Washington @ New Orleans 1:00 PM ET

Game# 457-458

Play On: Under 43.5 (5*)

This isn’t the same dynamic New Orleans offense that we’ve witnessed in years past. Through the first 4 weeks of the season, New Orleans is 28th in total offense, #31 in passing yards, and #19 in scoring. They have seen 3 of their first 4 contests go under the total, and its only over came in last week’s loss to the Giants and only because the contest went overtime. On a positive note, New Orleans is #11 in total defense, #5 in scoring defense, and #2 at stopping the run.

The Washington defense has been a major disappoint in the first quarter of this season. Especially when considering they were #2 in total defense a season ago and their personnel stayed pretty much intact. If there ever was a spot for them to get well it would bee this week against an underachieving Saints offense. Part of the problem defensively is they’ve been on the field for the 3rd most amount of time with only the Jags and Seahawks being worse. The Washington offensive is in the bottom 3rd of most statistical categories. They’ve been able to sustain drives which is evident by a poor 30.2% third down conversion rate with only Chicago being worse. Bet this game to go under the total.

Since 2019, Washington has played 8-0 to the under in Games 5 through 8. Those 8 contests averaged a combined 32.5 points scored per game. New Orleans is currently a 2.5-point favorite in this contest. The Saints have played 9-2 to the under in their last 11 on the road when their point-spread was +3.0 to -3.0, and that includes 4-0 under when the total was 46.0 or less. Ironically enough, those 4 contests also averaged a combined 32.5 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Seahawks @ 49ers 4:05 PM ET

Game# 271-272

Play On: Over 51.5 (5*)

These division rivals have played 5-0-1 to the over in their last 6 meetings. Seattle’s defensive struggles have been a key contributor to their disappointing 1-2 start. The Seahawks are allowing 25.0 points and 440.3 yards per contest. Like how they started last season, the Seahawks defense has been especially vulnerable in the air as opponents have averaged a sizable7.4 yards per passing attempt and completed 70.7% of its throws. On a positive note, the Seattle offense is averaging 25.0 points scored and 389.0 yards gained per game. Conversely, San Francisco has averaged 28.7 points scored per game. Bet this game to go over the total.

Brewers (Lauer) @ Dodgers (Kershaw) 10:10 PM ET

Game# 963-964

Play On: Under 8.0 (10*)

Eric Lauer has exhibited terrific form over his last 5 starts while compiling a 1.19 ERA and 0.73 WHIP. Lauer has pitched 7-0-1 to the under in his career starts versus the Dodgers with a brilliant 1.89 ERA. Milwaukee will be facing veteran lefthander Clayton Kershaw tonight. The Brewers are averaging just 3.3 runs scored per game while going 20-17 versus lefthanded starting pitchers in 2021.

Clayton Kershaw has been solid since returning from the disabled list while posting a 3.29 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 3 starts. The Dodgers bullpen has recorded an outstanding 2.36 ERA and 1.05 WHIP throughout its previous 7 games. Bet this game to go under the total for a Top Play wager.

Jaguars @ Bengals 8:20 PM ET

Game# 101-102

Play On: Under 46.0 (5*)

Jacksonville has averaged only 17.0 points scored and 315.0 yards gained during their 0-3 start. The Jaguars have turned the ball over an alarmingly high 9 times in those 3 contests. The Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence has struggled thus far while completing just 54.2% of his passes and throwing 7 interceptions.

Lawrence will be facing a Cincinnati defense that’s been stout in their last 2 contests while allowing 15.0 points and 274.0 yards per game. During those last 2 contests, the Bengals offense hasn’t exactly lit it up while averaging 20.5 points scored and 274.0 yards gamed per game. The Bengals are coming off last Sunday’s surprising 24-10 win at Pittsburgh which improved their season record to 2-1.

Any NFL team (Bengals) playing after Game 3 of their season with a total of 47.0 or less that’s coming off a division away win, and they have a winning record, versus an opponent (Jaguars) with a losing record, resulted in those games going 20-0 under the total since 2015. Bet this game to go under the total.

Tigers (Skubal) @ Twins (Ryan) 7:40 PM ET

Game# 919-920

Play On: Under 8.5 (10*)

Joe Ryan has been terrific in 4 starts for Minnesota this season with a 2.45 ERA and 0.59 WHIP while averaging 5.5 innings per outing. The Twins bullpen has a solid 3.00 ERA and 1.17 WHIP throughout their previous 7 games. Minnesota has witnessed its last 6 games all going under the total.

Detroit is hitting .285 as a team over their previous 7 games. However, during that span, they hit just 1 home run and averaged a paltry 3.3 runs per game. Detroit has played 9-1 to the under in their last 10. Taylor Skubal has made 3 career starts at Target Field in Minnesota and compiled a stellar 3.45 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. None of those 3 starts went over the total. The current Twins roster is a poor 13-69 (.206 BA) lifetime when facing Skubal. Bet this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Reds (Gray) @ White Sox (Rodon) 8:10 PM ET

Game# 979-980

Play On: Under 7.5 (10*)

Sonny Gray has a stellar 2.97 ERA in 11 road starts this season and only 3 of those outings went over the total. Gray made 1 start versus the White Sox this year and tossed 7.0 innings of scoreless baseball. Cincinnati has played 12-2-1 to the under in their previous 15 away games.

The Reds will be facing a tough lefthander tonight in Carolos Rodon. The White Sox southpaw hurler has pitched 15-7-1 to the under this season with an exceptional 2.47 ERA and 0.97 WHIP. Bet this game to go under the total for a Top Play wager.

Tigers (Mize) @ Twins (Pineda) 7:40 PM ET

Game# 969-970

Play On: Under 9.0 (5*)

Detroit has gone under in 8 of its last 9 and 11 of their previous 13 games. Casey Mize has pitched 10-4-1 to the under in his road starts this season with an impressive 3.35 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. Mize has also pitched 18-5 to the under this season as a money line underdog of +100 or greater just like he’ll be today. The Tigers bullpen has a stellar 2.03 ERA throughout their previous 7 games.

Michael Pineda has displayed sharp form over his last 3 starts while collecting a 2.30 ERA. The Twins bullpen has been solid over their last 7 games with a staff 3.03 ERA. Minnesota has gone under in each of their last 5 with a combined average of only 6.4 runs scored per game. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Yankees (Cole) @ Blue Jays (Berrios) 7:07 PM ET

Game# 967-968

Play On: Under 8.0 (5*)

Gerrit Cole has pitched 4-0 to the under this season versus Toronto with a sparkling 2.74 ERA. Cole has been outstanding in his previous 4 road starts while posting a 1.88 ERA and struck out 37 batters in 24.0 innings pitched. The current Blue Jays roster has gone just 33-156 (.212 BA) in their careers when facing Cole. The Yankees bullpen has been dominant throughout their last 7 games with a 0.87 ERA and 0.71 WHIP. The Yankees have played 44-26 (62.9%) to the under when facing fellow AL East teams.

Jose Berrios has recorded quality start in each of his last 6 opportunities. During that stretch he compiled an excellent 2.70 ERA and 0.83 WHIP. Toronto has played 6-0-1 to the under in their previous 7 and averaged a paltry 3.0 runs scored per game. The Blue Jays are currently -105 on the money line. The Blue Jays have played 40-24 (62.5%) to the under this season when their money line was +125 to -125. Toronto has also gone 11-5-1 to the under this season when facing the Yankees. Bet this game to go under the total.

Phillies (Wheeler) @ Braves (Morton) 7:20 PM ET

Game# 907-908

Play On: Under 7.5 (5*)

The Phillies Zach Wheeler is 4-0 in his last 4 team starts while compiling an excellent 1.14 ERA and 0.93 WHIP. Wheeler has made 4 superb starts against Atlanta this season with a 1.35 ERA and 0.94 WHIP. The Phillies bullpen has a more than respectable 2.96 ERA over their previous 7 games.

Atlanta’s Charlie Morton has exhibited good form over his last 5 starts while recording a 3.19 ERA and 0.94 WHIP. Morton has made 4 solid starts against Philadelphia this season with a 3.06 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. The Atlanta bullpen has a 3.03 ERA over their previous 7 games. Bet this game to go under the total.

Astros (McCullers) @ Angels (Cobb) 9:36 PM ET

Game# 973-974

Play On: Under 8.5 (10*)

Lance McCullers has displayed good form over his last 4 starts while compiling a 1.96 ERA in 23.0 innings pitched. McCullers has pitched 4-0 to the under versus the Angels this season with a superb 2.10 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. The Astros bullpen has been solid throughout its last 7 games while registering a staff 3.13 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. The Angels Alex Cobb has been brilliant over his last 5 starts while posting a miniscule 0.94 ERA.

This total jumped off the screen at me as being low and especially when considering these teams have played 30-14 to the over since 1999. However, those of you that know me well over the years know I more times than not go against public perception in these betting situations. The public has hammered the over thus far. Good for them, but I’m going under the total for a Top Play wager.

Dodgers (Scherzer) @ Rockies (Freeland) 3:10 PM ET

Game# 953-954

Play On: Under 10.5 (5*)

Kyle Freeland has seen all 3 starts against the Dodgers this season stay under the total. His exceptional 2.84 ERA and 0.79 WHIP during those starts was a major contributor to those low scoring affairs. Colorado defeated the Dodgers yesterday 10-5. That game easily went over the total despite 6 of the 9 innings being scoreless. Nonetheless, Colorado has played 6-1 to the under in their last 7 following an over in their previous game.

Max Scherzer has been sensational over his previous 5 starts while pitching 36 2/3 innings of scoreless baseball. He also struck out 48 and walked only 3 during that red-hot stretch. As I alluded to yesterday’s game at Colorado between these teams went over the total. The Dodgers have played 10-1-1 to the under in their last 12 following an over in their previous game. Bet this game to go under the total.

Cardinals (Wainwright) @ Brewers (Houser) 2:10 PM ET

Game# 911-912

Play On: Under 8.0 (5*)

Adam Wainwright has gone 11-1 in his last 12 team starts while posting an excellent 1.81 ERA. Wainwright has started 3 times versus Milwaukee this season and compiled a sparkling 2.08 ERA. The Cardinals are coming off their 11th straight win yesterday as they pounded Milwaukee 10-2. St. Louis has played 15-4 to the under since the start of last season following a game in which they scored 9 runs or more. Conversely, Milwaukee has played 11-3 to the under this season following a game in which they allowed 8 runs or more.

The Brewers Adrian Houser has made 2 starts versus St. Louis this season and pitched 14.0 innings of scoreless baseball. That includes a complete game shutout win on 9/4. The Brewers are hitting a horrible .178 as a team over their previous 7 games. Bet this game to go under the total.

Dodgers (Buehler) @ Rockies (Marquez) 8:40 PM ET

Game# 907-908

Play On: Under 10.5 (10*)

Walker Buehler has made 2 starts versus Colorado this season and both came at Coors Field. During those 2 outings Buhler posted a stellar 2.77 ERA and 0.77 WHIP through 13.0 innings pitched. Buehler has recoded quality starts in 12 of his previous 13 outings. The Dodgers bullpen has a solid 3.28 ERA and 1.18 WHIP throughout its last 7 games.

German Marquez is one of the few Colorado starters in franchise history to master pitching at hitter-friendly Coors Field. Marquez is 13-3 in his home team starts in 2021 with a 3.16 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. The Colorado bullpen has struggled for the better part of this season but that’s not been the case recently. During their previous 7 games the Rockies relievers have a combined 2.15 ERA and 1.07 WHIP. Colorado has seen just 2 of their last 11 games go over the total. Bet this game to go under the total for a Top Play wager.

Lions @ Packers 8:15 PM ET

Game# 297-298

Play On: Under 48.5 (5*)

The Packers are coming off a miserable performance in their season opener after being walloped 38-3 by New Orleans as a 3.5-point favorite. The game was played in Jacksonville because of damages inflicted by Hurricane Ida to the Saints home stadium. There was unequivocally more Packers fans at that contest than that of New Orleans. So, they can’t use playing on their road as an excuse. The Packers were brutal offensively as they were only able to amass a mere 229 yards of total offense and turned the ball over 3 times. On a positive note, it was a deceiving 38 points allowed by Green Bay considering they only surrendered 322 yards on defense and were victimized by its own offense giveaways. Aaron Rogers showed the rust from not playing in the preseason and being absent from offseason team activities going just 15-28 for 133 yards passing in addition to being intercepted twice.

Green Bay has been in the role of a double-digit favorite several times in recent seasons. Specifically speaking, the Packers have played 9-0 to the under during its last 9 as a favorite of 10.0 or greater. Those 9 contests had an average total of 47.1 and there was a combined total of only 38.4 points scored per game.

Detroit was able to accumulate 430 yards of offense in their season opening 41-33 home loss to San Francisco. However, a big chunk of those yards came on its final 2 drives when they were down 41-17 and the 49ers were in soft pass coverage. The Lions have seen just 1 of their last 5 games against Green Bay go over the total.

Broncos @ Jacksonville 1:00 PM ET

Game# 283-284

Play On: Over 45.0 (10*)

I thought prized rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence acquitted himself very well in his NFL debut last week despite the Jaguars 37-21 loss at Houston. Granted he did throw 3 interceptions. Nonetheless, he also threw 332 yards and 3 touchdowns as well. Conversely, the Jacksonville defense was terrible. They allowed Houston to accumulate 449 yards of total offense and made vagabond quarterback Tyrod Taylor resemble a future Hall of Fame inductee. Houston was also 12-21 (57.1%) on 3rd down conversions. The Jags also allowed the Texans to average a massive 8.8 yards per passing attempt which is brutal by NFL standards.

Teddy Bridgewater was solid in his Denver debut going 28-36 passing for 264 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. The Broncos also ran the ball extremely well while accounting for 165 yards and averaged a terrific 5.9 yards per rushing attempts. Bet on this game to over the total for a Top Play wager.

Phillies (Wheeler) @ Mets (Walker) 7:10 PM ET

Game# 953-954

Play On: Under 7.5 (5*)

The Phillies Zack Wheeler has made 4 starts against the Mets this season with a terrific 2.15 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and averaged 7.3 innings pitched per appearance. Additionally, in his last 2 versus the Mets, Wheeler didn’t allow an earned run over 16.0 inning pitched.

The Mets Tijuan Walker has made 2 home starts versus Philadelphia this season and compiled an excellent 1.93 ERA. The Mets have played 13-4 to the under this season whenever there was a total of 7.0 or 7.5 and there was only a combined average of 5.4 runs scored per game. The Mets have hosted Philadelphia 7 times in 2021 and just 1 of those games went over the total. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Dodgers (Buehler) @ Reds (Castillo) 7:10 ET

Game# 957-958

Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

The Reds Luis Castillo has been brilliant during his last 6 home starts while posting a 1.66 ERA and he averaged a lofty 6.3 innings pitched per start. As a matter of fact, Castillo has recorded a quality start in 10 of his last 11 outings. Castillo can take comfort in knowing that his bullpen has been lights out of late while registering a staff 2.18 ERA and 0.77 WHIP. Castillo will be facing a Dodgers team that has outscored their opponents this season by a sizable average of 1.7 runs per game.. Since 2019, Castillo has pitched 14-2 to the under when facing teams that average outscoring their opponents by 0.5 or more runs per game. The Reds bats have been silent of late which is evidenced by them averaging 2.7 runs scored per game in their last 7. Furthermore, Cincinnati had 7 hits or fewer in 8 of their previous 10 games.

The Dodgers starter Walker Buehler has been unequivocally one of the 5 best pitchers in baseball this season. Buehler has a terrific 2.32 ERA and 0.95 WHIP during 29 starts in 2021. The Dodgers bullpen has a sparkling 3.18 ERA and 0.93 WHIP over their previous 7 games. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Rockies (Senzatela) @ Braves (Ynoa) 7:20 PM ET

Game# 959-960

Play On: Under 9.0 (10*)

Antonio Senzatela has pitched 4-1 to the under in his last 5 starts with a 2.18 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and averaged 6.6 innings pitched per outing. The current Braves roster has gone just 14-68 (.206) lifetime when facing Senzatela. Colorado has witnessed just 5 of their last 20 road games going over the total.

The Atlanta pitcher Ynoa has been sharp in 7 home starts this season while compiling a 2.45 ERA and 0.84 WHIP. The Braves have gone over the total in only 4 of their last 21 games. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Green Bay vs. New Orleans 4:25 PM ET

Game# 483-484

Play On: Over 49.0 (5*)

This game was originally scheduled to be played in New Orleans but had to be moved to Jacksonville due to weather damage and dangerous conditions. Nonetheless, New Orleans has played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 season openers with a combined average of 63.0 points scored per game. Furthermore, since 2011, the Saints have played 8-0 to the over in season openers when there was a total of 53.0 or less, and there was a combined average of 64.3 points scored per game. Since head coach Sean Payton began his tenure in New Orleans, he’s gone up against Green Bay 6 times, and 5 of those contests went over the total. Digging deeper into those head-to-head matchups showed me that if there was a number of 46.0 or greater, then those games played 5-0 to the over with a combined average of 68.8 points scored per game.

With star quarterback Aaron Rodgers under center the Packers have played 8-2 to the over in their previous 10 season openers. Green Bay has also played 4-0 to the over in their last 4 season openers not played at Lambeau Field and when there was a total of 47.0 or greater. Lastly, Green Bay has scored 31 points or more in 7 of their last 10 as a favorite in games not played at home. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Vikings @ Bengals 1:00 PM ET

Game#467-468

Play On: Over 47.0 (5*)

Since 2019, Cincinnati has played 5-0 to the over at home whenever there was a total of 45.5 or greater. Those 5 contests averaged a combined 57.4 points scored per game. Joe Burrow is coming off an impressive rookie season despite it being cut in half due to injury. Burrow has a talented trio of receivers at his disposal that can stretch the field. Conversely, this is a Bengals defense that allowed 26.5 points and 389.4 yards per game a season ago. Nothing they did in the offseason suggests that there will be vast improvement defensively.

The Vikings offense should be able to put on a sizable number of points against a porous Cincinnati defense. I especially look for running back Dalvin Cook to have a monster day against a defense that allowed 148 rushing yards per game and 5.1 yards per rushing attempt last season. That will in turn make for some some advantageous play action passing opportunities for the tremendous wide receiving tandem of Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. Those 2 combined for 162 catches, 2325 yards, and 21 touchdowns last season. On a negative note, the Vikings defense was terrible a season ago while allowing 29.7 points and 393.3 yards per game. Like the Bengals stop unit, I see no reason to believe Minnesota will be markedly improved on defense. Since 2019, Minnesota has played 11 road games in which there was a total of 45.5 or greater and there was a combined average of 55.2 points scored per contest. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Missouri @ Kentucky 7:30 PM ET

Game# 373-374

Play On: Over 56.0 (5*)

Both teams showed some offensive explosiveness in their season openers. Kentucky produced 554 yards of total offense in their 45-10 win over UL-Monroe. The Wildcats won by that lopsided margin despite being a -3 in the turnover department. They won’t have the luxury of playing against an inept offense like UL-Monroe that was only able to register 87 total yards for the entire game.

The Missouri offense will be an exponentially tougher challenge for Kentucky’s defense. The Tigers recorded 468 yards of offense in last week’s 34-24 win over Central Michigan. The Tigers were well balanced offensive in gaining 211 yards on the ground and 257 through the air. However, on a negative note, Missouri’s defense allowed Central Michigan to rack up 474 yards of total offense including 301 via their passing game. That’s a concern against a Kentucky team that passed for 419 yards last week. Bet on this game to go over the total.

North Texas @ SMU 7:00 PM ET

Game# 365-366

Play On: Over 73.0 (5*)

This is a high number for a reason and that’s not going to deter me in any way, shape, or form from placing my wager. Both teams are coming off season opening wins over FCS opponents in which they combined to score 100 points and amass 1017 yards of total offense. Additionally, North Texas allowed their opponent Northwestern State to rack up 418 yards of total offense. Both teams playing at warp speed on offense evidenced by North Texas running 76 plays and SMU 73 in their season openers. These teams have met in each of the previous 4 seasons with final scores of 65-35, 49-27, 46-23, and 54-32. If you’re keeping score at home, that calculates to a combined 82.3 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Padres (Musgrove) @ Dodgers (Urias) 10:10 PM ET

Game# 911-912

Play On: Under 8.0 (5*)

The Dodgers Julio Urias has pitched 3-0 to the under in his last 3 starts with a brilliant 1.62 ERA and 0.90 WHIP. Urias can also rely on a red-hot bullpen staff which has recorded an excellent 1.06 ERA throughout its previous 7 games. The Dodgers have played 17-4-2 to the under in their last 23 games. Los Angeles also has a poor .202 team batting average over their previous 7 games.

The Padres Joe Musgrove has exhibited excellent form over his last 3 starts while posing a 1.33 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and averaged 6.8 innings pitched per outing. San Diego is coming off an 8-5 win over the Angels in their last game. The Padres have played 6-1-1 to the under in their previous following a game which went over the total. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Mets (Hill) @ Marlins (Alcantara) 7:10 PM ET

Game# 903-904

Play On: Under 7.5 (5*)

Rich Hill has displayed good form over his last 3 starts while recording a 2.81 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and all of those outings styed under the total. The Mets bullpen has been solid over their previous 7 games with a staff 3.42 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. New York has played 12-5-3 to the under during their previous 20 games.

Miami went over the total in their previous game. They have played 6-0 to the under during their last 6 immediately following a game that went over. Sandy Alcantara has exhibited excellent form over his last 5 starts while registering a 2.04 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and averaged a lofty 7.1 innings pitched per outing. Alcantara has pitched 10-2-1 to the under at home this season with a brilliant 2.34 ERA and 0.93 WHIP. The Marlins bullpen has been lights out over their previous 7 games with a staff 0.68 ERA. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Giants (Gausman) @ Rockies (Freeland) 4:10 PM ET

Game# 907-908

Play On: Under 11.0 (5*)

Kevin Gausman has posted an excellent 1.79 ERA and 0.99 WHIP during 15 road starts this season. Additionally, Gausman has a brilliant 1.73 ERA and 0.80 WHIP during 11 starts in day games. The Giants have played 20-10 (66.7%) to the under this season this season as a money line road favorite of -110 or greater. Gausman can also take comfort in knowing that his bullpen staff has posted a 1.79 ERA throughout their previous 7 games.

Kyle Freeland has pitched 9-1 to the under this season when facing a team with a winning record and there was just a combined average of 6.3 runs scored per game. Freeland is 4-0 in his last 4 team starts with a sparkling 2.70 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. The Rockies bullpen has recorded a respectable 3.45 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over their last 7 games.

Kevin Gausman has a superb 2.52 ERA in 27 starts this season. The Giants currently have a team batting average of .243 this season. Any National League team with a total of 10.0 or greater that has a team batting average of .245 or less, and they have a starting pitcher with an ERA of 3.00 or better, resulted in those games playing 44-12 (78.6%) to the under since 1997. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Penn State @ Wisconsin 12:00

Game# 165-166

Play On: Under 50.0 (5*)

Both team’s strength will be on the defensive side of the ball. I am forecasting neither team have any degree of success running the ball. The Badgers finished last season averaging 10.0 points scored per game over their final 4 Big 10 Conference contests. The combined points in this game should be closer to 40 than 50. Bet on this contest to go under the total.

Dodgers (Price) @ Giants (DeSclafani) 9:45 PM ET

Game# 961-962

Play On: Over 8.5 (10*)

David Price is no longer the dominant pitcher he was earlier in his career. This current Giants active roster has a combined career .296 batting average, .333 PBP, and .944 OPS when facing price. Furthermore, Price has pitched 19-7 to the over in his career starts on the road in September and there were a combined 11.6 runs scored per game.

Anthony DeSclafani has made 5 starts versus the Dodgers in 2021 while compiling a large 9.43 ERA and 2.05 WHIP. This current Dodgers active roster has a combined .328 batting average when facing DeSclafani. DeSclafani has pitched 9-0 to the over since last season began in home night games with a combined total of 11.9 runs being scored per outing. During his last 5 starts overall, DeSclafani recorded a poor 7.16 ERA and 1.90 WHIP while averaging just 3.2 innings pitched per outing. Bet on this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Cubs (Davies) @ Twins (Gant) 8:10 PM ET

Game# 929-930

Play On: Over 9.0 (5*)

The Twins were hoping that a change of scenery would be beneficial for John Gant when they traded for him at the deadline. However, that clearly hasn’t been the case. Gant has witnessed each of his previous 6 starts go over the total and his massive 10.97 ERA through that stretch was a major contributing factor for those high scoring games. The Twins bullpen like they have been for most of the season has been shaky of late which is evidenced by a poor staff WHIP of 1.54 in their last 7 games. Minnesota has scored 3 and 2 runs during its previous 2 games. The Twins have played 13-4 to the over this season after scoring 3 runs or fewer during each of its previous 2 games.

The Cubs have played 5-1-1 to the over in their last 7 and averaged 6.1 runs per game in addition to launching 13 home runs. Kyle Davies has been extremely shaky over hjs last 5 starts with a 7.94 ERA and allowed 11 home runs in only 22 2/3 innings of work. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Rockies (Gomber) @ Rangers (Lyles) 8:05 PM ET

Game# 925-926

Play On: Over 8.5 (5*)

After struggling offensively for most of this season, Texas bats have come alive over their past 7 games. During that time, the Rangers have a .307 team batting averaged and hit 12 home runs. On a negative note for Rangers fans is that Jordan Lyles will be their starting pitcher today. Lyles has been terrible over his last 5 starts while recording a 8.46 ERA and 1.88 WHIP. It’s no wonder why all 5 of those games went over the total.

Texas will be facing Colorado lefthander Austin Gomber who has shown bad form over his last 3 starts with a large 8.56 ERA and 1.98 WHIP. Furthermore, over those 3 appearances Gomber surrendered 5 home runs in 13 2/3 innings pitched. It also must be note, that 2 of those starts came on the road, so pitching at hitter-friendly Coors Field can’t be used as an excuse for his recent struggles. If anything, Gomber has been much better on the road than at home this season. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Orioles (Akin) @ Blue Jays (Ryu) 7:07 PM ET

Game# 913-914

Play On: Over 10.0 (5*)

The Orioles lefthander Keegan Akin is 0-7 in his road team starts this season with a 9.73 ERA and 2.16 WHIP. Akin had made 1 start versus Toronto this season and was shelled for 6 earned runs in only 4 1/3 innings pitched. He doesn’t figure to get much assistance from a Baltimore bullpen that has compiled an 8.36 ERA over its last 7 games. Baltimore has averaged a robust 6.9 runs scored per game and smacked 13 homers throughout their previous 7 outings. Baltimore is currently a money line road underdog of +259. The Orioles have played 15-6 to the over this season as a money line road underdog of +200 or greater.

Hyun-Jin Ryu has displayed terrible form in his last 4 starts while posting a sizable 7.84 ERA. Toronto has seen 7 of 10 against Baltimore go over the total this season, and the teams combined to hit 33 home runs. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Brewers (Burnes) @ Giants ((Cueto) 9:45 PM ET

Game# 957-958

Play On: Under 7.5 (5*)

The Giants Johnny Cueto has pitched 7-3 to the under at home this season with a shiny 3.09 ERA and 1.06 WHIP. San Francisco has played 8-2-1 to the under during its previous 11 games.

The Brewers Corbin Burnes is coming off a subpar outing which given his consistency this season then expect a strong performance from him tonight. Burnes has an excellent 1.87 ERA and 0.86 WHIP during 10 road starts this season. Additionally, the Milwaukee bullpen has a brilliant 2.00 ERA and 0.85 WHIP throughout its previous 7 games. Milwaukee will be facing a Giants team that has averaged hitting an impressive 1.52 home runs per game in 2021. Nonetheless, since 2019, Milwaukee has played 45-19 (70.3%) to the under when facing team that average 1.50 or more home runs hit per game. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Chicago @ Tennessee 7:00 PM ET

Game# 115-116

Play On: Over 36.0

Tennessee has opened their preseason with win over Tampa Bay 34-3 and Atlanta 23-3. Since the 1997 preseason, there has only been 3 teams who have won 2 straight games while allowing 3 points or fewer in each. All 3 teams went over the total in their following preseason contests and there was a combined average of 54.0 points scored per game.

Chicago has gone over the total in 9 of their last 10 preseason games with head coach Matt Nagy. That also includes playing 4-0 to the over in away games during that stretch with a combined 48.3 points scored per game. Chicago opened the preseason with 2 home games. The Bears defeated Miami 20-13 and lost 41-15 versus Buffalo.

Any NFL preseason team (Tennessee) with a point-spread of +3.0 to -3.0 and a total of 36.0 or greater that’s coming off 2 wins in which they slowed 3 points or fewer on each occasion, versus an opponent who has scored 33 points or less during each of their previous 2 games, resulted in those preseason contests playing 14-0 to the over since 1999. Those 14 contests average a combined 47.2 points scored per game. Bet this preseason contest to go over the total.

Eagles @ Jets 7:30 PM ET

Game# 105-106

Play On: Over 34.0

NFL preseason games have played 24-9 (72.2%) so far in 2021. That is unlikely to continue this week. The Jets quarterbacks have been sharp over their first 2-games while going 46-69 (66.7%) for 437 passing yards. Conversely, Philadelphia can’t look any worse offensively than they already have during their last 6 quarters of preseason action while scoring a combined 3 points. They were especially horrific in last week’s 35-0 home loss to New England. On defense, the Eaagles are allowing 30.5 points and 448.0 yards per game during their first 2 preseason contests.

Any NFL preseason away team (Eagles) with a total of 40.0 or less, and they scored 6 points or fewer in their previous game, resulted in those teams playing 41-14 (74.6%) to the over since 1999. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Giants (Gausman) @ Braves (Fried)7:20 PM ET

Game# 909-910

Play On: Under 8.5 (10*)

Kevin Gausman has been impressive during 14 road starts this season while posting a 1.70 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. Gausman will be supported by a Giants bullpen that has a terrific staff 1.60 ERA and 0.92 WHIP over their previous 7 games. San Francisco has gone under in each of their last 4 and has a dismal .211 team batting average throughout its previous 7 games.

Max Fried is looking more and more like the dominant pitcher he was during his rookie campaign. Fried has a brilliant 1.06 ERA and 0.85 WHIP over his last 5 starts while averaging a sizable 6.8 innings pitched per outing. Atlanta has played 4-0-1 to the under in their last 4 and has a poor .226 team batting average during its previous 7 games. Bet on this game to go under the total for a Top Play wager.

Cardinals (Happ) @ Pirates (Peters) 7:05 PM ET

Game# 903-904

Play On: Under 9.0 (5*)

J.A. Happ has seemed to find his mojo of late. During his previous 3 starts, Happ has compiled a 1.53 ERA and 0.96. Included in that stat line was his previous start which came at home versus Pittsburgh when he allowed just 2 earned runs in 6.0 innings of work. The Cardinals are coming off yesterday’s 11-7 loss at Pittsburgh. They have played 5-1 to the under in their last 6 following an over in their previous game. Since 2017, St. Louis has played an eye-catching 17-3 (85%) to the under following a game in which there was a combined 17 or more runs scored. The Cardinals will be facing left-handed starter Dillon Peters today, and they have played 19-10 to the under this season when going up against southpaw starting pitchers.

Yankees (Tallion) @ A’s (Kaprielian) 9:40 PM ET

Game# 971-972

Play On: Under 8.5 (10*)

James Kaprielian has made 7 home starts this season with a terrific 1.47 ERA and 0.95 WHIP. Throughout his previous 9 starts overall Kaprielian has posted an extremely impressive 2.01 ERA. Oakland has seen just 1 of their last 9 games go over the total. The A’s have also played 45-25 (64.3%) to the under in night games this season.

The Yankees pitching has been sensational during their current 11-game win streak. Specifically speaking, New York has allowed just 2.0 runs per game during its last 9 outings. Jameson Taillon has exhibited good form over his last 3 starts with a 3.31 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. He can take comfort in knowing that he’ll be supported by a Yankees bullpen which has recorded a superb staff 2.22 ERA and 1.03 WHIP throughout their previous 7 games. Bet on this game to go under the total for a Top Play wager.

Cardinals (Mikolas) @ Pirates (Keller) 7:05 PM ET

Game# 953-954

Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

Mitch Keller as an uninspiring career pitching resume. However, if he faced the Cardinals in every start a National League Cy Young Award would be within his grasp. Since the start of last season, Keller has recorded a terrific 0.56 ERA in 3 starts versus St. Louis. The Pirates bullpen has been solid over their previous 7 games with a staff 3.49 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Pittsburgh has played 7-2-1 to the under in their last 10 and averaged just a paltry 2.4 runs scored per game.

Miles Mikolas has had the Pirates number in his still young career. Specifically speaking, since 2019, Mikolas has made 11 starts against Pittsburgh with a sparkling 2.96 ERA and 1.10 WHIP during those outing. One of thos starts took place just last week (8/20) and Mikolas pitched 5.0 innings of scoreless baseball while allowing only 2 hits and walking 2. The Cardinals have scored 4 runs or less in each of their previous 5 game. St. Louis has played 44-26 (92.9%) to the under this season when facing a team with a losing record. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Dodgers (Buehler) @ Padres (Snell) 10:10 PM ET

Game# 911-912

Play On: Under 8.0 (10*)

San Diego has seen 6 of their last 7 games go under the total. During that stretch, San Diego has a dismal team batting average of .196 and .272 PBP.  Blake Snell has inexplicably struggled mightily on the road this season but has been sharp at home. Snell has compiled a sparkling 2.68 ERA during 10 home starts this season and 8 of the 10 went under the total. Since 2019, Snell has made 6 starts against the Dodgers with an excellent 2.31 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. That includes 3 starts against them this season where he posted a 2.35 ERA. The Padres bullpen has been lights out at home this season while recoding an impressive staff 2.85 ERA and 1.13 WHIP.

Walker Buehler has been brilliant over his last 8 starts with an excellent 1.33 ERA over that span and averaged a sizable 6.7 innings pitched per outing. Buehler has made 8 career starts versus San Diego with a dominating 1.80 ERA and 0.84 WHIP. The Dodgers bullpen has a terrific staff 2.65 ERA and 0.91 WHIP throughout their previous 7 games. The Dodgers have witnessed 6 of their last 8 going under the total. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Reds (Mahle) @ Brewers (Burnes) 8:10 PM ET

Game# 959-960

Play On: Under 7.5 (5*)

This game has all the makings of an old-fashioned starting pitcher’s duel. Tylers Mahle is quietly having a terrific year for Cincinnati. Mahle has gone an extremely 10-3 during his road team starts in 2021 with a brilliant 1.73 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. Mahle has already made 2 starts at Miller in Milwaukee this season while recording a more than respectable 3.00 ERA and striking out 18 in 12.0 innings pitched. It’s also worth noting that Mahle has pitched 15-3 to the under on the road in his career when facing a divisional opponent like he’ll be doing today.

Corbin Burnes is a serious contender for the 2021 National League Cy Young Award. Burnes has been lights out of late having allowed 1 earned run or less in 8 of his last 9 starts while averaging 6.5 innings pitcher per outing. During his line start versus Cincinnati this year, Burnes pitched 8 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball while striking out 12 and walking only 1. Play on this game to go under the total.

Nationals (Fedde) @ Marlins (Luzardo) 7:10 PM ET

Game# 955-956

Play On: Over 8.5 (5*)

Both pitchers have exhibited bad form over each of their previous 3 starts with all 6 of those games going over the total. During that stretch, Jesus Luzardo of Miami has pitched 3-0 to the over with a massive 11.37 ERA and 2.34 WHIP. Erick Fedde compiled a sizable 5.93 ERA and 1.76 WHIP throughout his previous 3 outings. Each bullpen has struggled mightily of late as well. During its last 7 games, the Marlins bullpen has a staff 9.64 ERA and 1.97 WHIP. Conversely, Washington’s bullpen as a lousy staff ERA of 6.75 and 1.69 WHIP over their previous 7 games.

Miami is coming off a 3-1 loss to Cincinnati in their previous game which obviously went under the total. Nevertheless, the Marlins have played 6-1 to the over during its last 7 after going under in their previous game. Furthermore, Miami has played 13-7 (65%) to the over in their last 20 games. On the other side of the coin, Washington has played 16-4 (80%) to the over during its last 20 games. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Giants (Webb) @ A’s (Montas) 4:07 PM ET

Game# 979-980

Play On: Under 8.0 (10*)

The Giants Logan Webb has witnesses his last 5 starts going under and his sparkling 1.72 ERA during that time was a major reason for those low scoring affairs. San Francisco defeated Oakland yesterday 6-5 in a game that went over the total. The Giants have played 6-1 to the under in their last 7 following an over during their previous game. As a matter of fact, the Giants have gone over in consecutive games just once since 7/24. The Giants bullpen has been solid over their previous 7 games with a staff 2.65 ERA and 0.82 WHIP.

Frankie Montas has pitched 6-1 to the under during his last 7 starts with a shiny 2.74 ERA. Throughout that stretch, Montas has recorded 57 strikeouts while walking just 11 in 42 2/3 innings pitched. The Oakland bullpen has an inspiring 1.11 WHIP over their previous 7 game. Bet on this game to under the total as a Top Play wager.

Atlanta @ Miami 7:00 PM ET

Game# 411-412

Play On: Over 36.0

2021 NFL preseason games have played a lopsided 17-3 to the under thus far. That trend is unlikely to continue, and this specific matchup will play in role in that turnaround. The Falcons looked brutal last week under 1st year head coach Arthur Smith during a 23-3 home blowout loss to Tennessee. Falcons quarterbacks has a miserable day going a combined 7-21 passing for a mere 21 yards. On the other side of the coin, Miami opened their preseason with a 20-13 loss at Chicago.

Any NFL preseason road team (Atlanta) with a total of 39.0 or less that’s coming off a game in which they scored 6 points or fewer, and they’re facing an opponent (Miami) that allowed 10 points or more during its previous contest, resulted in those games playing 35-11 (76.1%) to the over since 1999. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Mariners (Gonzalez) @ Texas (Foltynewicz) 8:05 PM ET

Game# 973-974

Play On: Under 8.5 (10*)

Marco Gonzalez has exhibited excellent form throughout his last 3 starts with an 0.83 ERA and all those games stayed under the total. One of those starts was a complete game win over Texas. The Seattle bullpen has posted an excellent 1.54 ERA and 0.86 WHIP over their previous 7 games. Seattle has played 10-3 to the under during its last 13 games.

Mike Foltynewicz has seen each of his last 3 starts go under. During that stretch, he compiled a superb 3.00 ERA and 0.94 WHIP. Foltynewicz has seen his last 4 starts versus Texas all stay under the total and had a superb 0.92 WHIP in those outings. Texas is coming off yesterday’s 3-1 loss to Seattle in a game they left 5 men on base. The Rangers have played 19-6 to the under this season following a game in which they left 5 or fewer men on base. Bet on this game to go under the total for a Top Play wager.

Brewers (Burnes) @ Cardinals (Wainwright) 7:45 PM ET

Game# 905-906

Play On: Under 7.0 (10*)

The Brewers Corbin Burnes has seen both of his starts in 2021 versus the Cardinals go under while his 0.82 ERA and 0.64 WHIP had much to do with those low scoring affairs. Burnes has pitched 5-0-1 to the under during his career when facing St. Louis and struck out 48 in 27 2/3 innings pitched. Burnes has allowed 1 earned run or less in 7 of his previous 8 starts. Burnes has an exceptional 2.16 ERA in 20 starts this season. Since 2019, St. Louis has played 11-1 to the under when facing a National League starting pitcher with an ERA of 2.70 or better and there was only a combined average of 5.7 runs scored per game.

Adam Wainwright has pitched 4-1 to the under in his last 5 starts with a brilliant 1.95 ERA and 0.81 WHIP. Just as a impressive is the fact that Wainwright pitched 7.0 innings or more in each of those outings, and includes a 2-hit complete game shutout during his previous outing. The Cardinals bullpen has a superb 2.70 ERA and 1.11 WHIP throughout their previous 7 games. Bet on this game to go under the total for a Top Play wager.

Blue Jays (Matz) @ Mariners (Gilbert) 4:07 PM ET

Game# 927-928

Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

Both starting pitchers in this matchup have been strong in day games this season. Logan Gilbert is 6-1 in his team starts during day games with a 2.19 ERA and 0.89 WHIP. Matz has 7 starts in day games with a 2.68 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. Additionally, Matz has pitched 28-13 to the under in his career starts in day games.

Seattle has played 9-2 to the under in their last 11. The Mariners bullpen has an outstanding 0.81 ERA as a staff dover their previous 7 games.

Toronto is currently a money line favorite of -108 today. They have played 24-8 to the under this season when their money line is between +125 to -125. Toronto has also played 28-14 to the under in day games this season. Play on this game to go under the total.

Blue Jays (Ray) @ Mariners (Flexen) 10:10 PM ET

Game# 925-926

Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

Seattle has played 7-1 to the under during its last 8 games and they scored 4 runs or fewer on each occasion. The Mariners Chris Flexen has been outstanding in 12 home starts this year while recording a 2.67 ERA and 1.06 WHIP. The Mariners bullpen has a shiny staff 2.49 ERA and 1.16 WHIP.

Toronto has gone over the total in each of its last 2 games. However, the Blue Jays have played 9-0-1 to the under during their last 10 after going over in each of their last 2 games played, and there were only a combined 5.9 runs scored per occurrence. The Blue Jays Robbie Ray has been superb this year. Specifically speaking, Ray has pitched 3-0 to the under in his last 3 road starts with a microscopic 0.95 ERA. Ray has seen 8 of his last 9 outings result in quality starts. The Toronto bullpen has been lights out recently with a staff 1.25 ERA through their last 7 games. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Rays (McClanahan) @ Twins (Pineda) 8:10 PM ET

Game# 921-922

Play On: Over 9.5 (5*)

Tampa Bay has scored 8 runs or more in each of their previous 6 away games. The Rays have stayed under in just 19 of 58 (32.8%) road games this season. The Rays are coming off yesterday’s 8-1 win at Boston. That result is significant since Tampa Bay has played 7-0 to the over on the road in 2021 following a game in which they allowed 1 run or fewer.

Minnesota is coming off a 1-0 win over the White Sox in their previous outing. The Twins have played 19-4 (82.6%) to the over this season after allowing 2 runs or fewer in their previous game. Despite their poor 50-65 record, the Twins have cracked an impressive 163 home runs this season. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Reds (Mahll) @ Phillies (Wheeler) 7:05 PM ET

Game# 901-902

Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

The Reds Tyler Mahle has shown well over his last 3 starts with a sparkling 3.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. Mahle has been brilliant during 12 road starts this season while recording a 1.92 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. The Reds are currently a money line underdog of +150. Mahle has pitched 20-8 (71.4%) to the under during his career as a money line underdog of +100 or greater. The ofter maligned Reds bullpen has been solid of late with a staff 2.70 ERA and 1.16 WHIP throughout its previous 7 games.

Philadelphia has played 25-14 (64.1%) to the under this season at home when facing righthanded starting pitchers. The Phillies have played 5-0-1 to the under in their last 6 outings. Philadelphia’s Zach Wheeler has a terrific 2.02 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in 14 starts at home this season. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Blue Jays (Berrios) @ Angels (Ohtani) 9:38 PM ET

Game# 975-976

Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

The Blue Jays Jose Berrios has seen each of his last 3 starts go under and his 0.47 ERA during 20.0 innings pitched was a key component to those low scoring affairs. One of those outing saw Berrios pitch 7.0 innings of scoreless baseball versus the Angels. The Toronto bullpen has a stellar 2.05 ERA and 1.18 WHIP throughout its previous 7 games.

The Angels Ohtani has been dominating over his last 3 starts with a 0.95 ERA and 0.68 WHIP during 19.0 innings pitched. Ohtani has also compiled an excellent 1.79 ERA during 9 home starts this season. The Angels have scored 3 runs or fewer in 4 of their last 5 games. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Brewers (Woddruff) @ Cubs (Hendricks) 2:20 PM ET

Game# 957-958

Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

The Brewers Brandon Woodruff has pitched 5-0 to the under in his last 5 starts against the Cubs with a brilliant 0.56 ERA while averaging 6.4 innings pitched for start. Furthermore, Woodruff has made 2 starts at Wrigley Field this season and didn’t allow an earned run in 13.0 innings of work. Woodruff has pitched 8-1-1 to the under on the road this season with a superb 2.20 ERA and 0.79 WHIP.

The Cubs Kyle Hendricks has made 3 home starts versus Milwaukee this season and posted a terrific 0.86 ERA though 21.0 innings pitched. The Cubs have played 17-6-2 to the under versus Milwaukee at Wrigley Field since 2019. Chicago enters today on a 7-game losing streak and has averaged a mere 2.7 runs scored per outing while doing so. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Dodgers (Price) @ Phillies (Gibson) 7:05 PM ET

Game# 905-906

Play On: Under 10.0 (5*)

Kyle Gibson will be making his 3rd start for the Phillies after being traded from Texas. His first 2 were gems while allowing just 2 earned runs in 12 2/3 innings pitched. This is nothing new for Gibson this season who has compiled an excellent 2.79 ERA in 21 starts. Gibson has been especially good at home where he’s been 9-1 in his team starts with an excellent 1.74 ERA. Philadelphia has played 4-0 to the under in their last 4 and there was only a combined 5.5 runs scored per game. The Phillies have also played 4-0 to the under in their meeting versus Los Angeles this season and there was just an extremely low 4.7 runs combined scored per game. The Phillies will be facing Dodgers veteran lefthander David Price this evening. Price has walked a mere 0.88 batters per outing over 8 starts. Philadelphia has played 15-5 to the under this season when facing pitchers who walk 1.75 or less batters per start.

The Dodgers will be hoping for 5 solid innings from Price. Then from there, they can turn it over to their superb bullpen. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Marlins (Alcantara) @ Padres (Weathers) 4:10 PM ET

Game# 901-902

Play On: Over 8.0 (5*)

The Marlins Sandy Alcantara is coming off a brutal start at Colorado in which he allowed 10 earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings pitched. It’s worth noting that Miami has gone 12-1-1 to the over during its last 14 on the road and there were a combined 11.8 runs scored per game. The Miami bullpen has a lofty 5.01 ERA and 1.55 WHIP throughout its previous 7 games.

The Padres Ryan Weathers has struggled mightily during his last 4 home starts while registering an 11.30 ERA and 2.01 WHIP. The Padres are currently a money line favorite of -156 for today’s game. San Diego has played 31-11 (73.8%) to the over during their last 42 games this season as a money line home favorite. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Diamondbacks @ Giants 9:45 PM ET

Game# 957-958

Play On: Over 8.0 (5*)

Zac Gallen is 0-3 in his team starts versus San Francisco this season with a sizable 8.71 ERA and 1.94 WHIP. Gallen has seen his last 3 road starts all go over the total and his massive 10.33 ERA during those outings was a major contributor to those high scoring affairs. Gallen doesn’t figure to get much help from an Arizona bullpen which has posted a staff 6.20 ERA throughout their previous 7 games.

Alex Wood has shown shaky form over his last 3 starts with a 5.65 ERA and 1.68 WHIP. The Giants have averaged 5.6 runs scored per game while connecting on 11 homers during their previous 7 games. San Francisco has witnessed their last 3 at home versus Arizona this season all going over the total with a massive average of 16.7 runs scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Rays (Patino) @ Red Sox (Rodriguez) 7:10 PM ET

Game# 969-970

Play On: Over 9.5 (5*)

These teams have met 9 times this season and 7 of those games went over the total. That includes all 3 played at Fenway Park where there was a combined average of 11.7 runs scored per game.

The Rays Luis Patino has made 3 road starts this season with an alarmingly high 8.36 ERA and 1.72 WHIP. Tampa Bay has gone under in just 18 of 55 (32.7%) road games in 2021.

The Red Sox Eduardo Rodriguez has a 6.35 ERA in 7 home starts this season. Yet, the Red Sox won 5 of those 7 games which means his teammates have supplied him with plenty of runs support during those outings. Boston snapped out of their offensive doldrums despite suffering a loss on Sunday in Toronto while scoring 8 runs and pounding out 16 hits. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Pirates (Wilson) @ Reds (Mahle) 1:10 PM ET

Game# 953-954

Play On: Over 10.0 (5*)

The Pirates have allowed an alarmingly high 8.3 runs per game over their last 7 outings. Bryce Wilson has pitched well for the Pirates this season. However, he’s averaged 4.6 innings pitched throughout his 8 starts. That’s an issue when considering the Pirates bullpen has posted a combined 9.67 ERA and 1.81 WHIP during its last 7 games.

I cashed on the over in yesterday’s game between these 2 teams and it’s not going to deter me from coming back with the same pick today. Cincinnati has played 5-0 to the over in their last 5, 9-1-2 during its previous 12, and 14-4-2 throughout their previous 20 games. The Reds have smacked 16 home runs over their previous 7 games and 90 homers in 57 home games this season. The Reds have hit 3 homers in each of the first 3 games of this current series against Pittsburgh. Cincinnati pitcher Tyler Mahle has pitched 8-2 to the over this season at home with a sizable 6.18 ERA. The Reds bullpen has consistently been a glaring weakness this season. The Reds are 8-1 versus Pittsburgh this season an averaged 8.8 runs scored per game and hit 21 home runs while doing so. The Reds have also played 14-2 to the over this season when facing teams like Pittsburgh who allow 5.0 or more runs per game. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Pirates (Keller) @ Reds (Gutierrez) 7:10 PM ET

Game# 905-906

Play On: Over 10.5 (5*)

This is a high total for a National League game, especially one involving the light hitting Pirates, and not being played at hitter-friendly Coors Field in Denver. However, I deem this total to be justified on many fronts and will share a few.

Cincinnati has been red-hot offensively of late and it’s reflected in them going under the total in only 1 of their previous 11 games. The Reds have cracked a noteworthy 16 home runs over their last 7 games. The Reds Vladimir Gutierrez has a sizable 7.71 ERA and 1.74 in 4 home starts this season. Additionally, Cincinnati will be facing a Pirates team that’s allowing 5.1 runs per game this season. The Reds have played 12-2 to the over in 2021 when facing National League teams who are allowing 5.0 or more runs per outing and there was a combined average of 13.2 runs scored per game.

Pittsburgh has played 20-10-1 to the over during its previous 31 games as a money line underdog. The Pirates Mitch Keller has seen each of his last 3 starts go over with his large 9.31 ERA and 2.17 WHIP were key contributing factors to those high scoring affairs. During his only start against Cincinnati in 2021, Keller allowed an alarmingly high 7 earned runs during just 3 1/3 innings pitched. The Pirates bullpen has an uninspiring 7.67 ERA and 1.78 WHIP throughout their last 7 games. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Angels (Sandoval) @ Dodgers (Price) 10:10 PM ET

Game# 979-980

Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

The Angels Patrick Sandoval has shown terrific form over his last 4 starts while registering a 2.54 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and averaging better than 7.0 innings pitched per appearance. Sandoval can take comfort in knowing his bullpen has been extremely sharp over their previous 7 games with a staff 1.27 ERA and 0.89 WHIP. The Angels have played 11-1 to the under during their previous 12 road games and 11-0-1 to the under in its last 12 as a money line underdog.

The Dodgers have handled veteran lefthander David Price with kid gloves since returning from the disabled list in terms of limiting his innings. Nevertheless, Los Angeles has played 6-1 to the under during Price’s 7 starts. The Dodgers bullpen has a more than respectable 3.25 ERA over its last 7 games. The Dodgers have played 13-4 to the under at home this season whenever there’s been a total of 8.0 or 8.5. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Royals (Minor) @ Cardinals (Wainwright) 8:15 PM ET

Game# 977-978

Play On: Under 8.0 (5*)

The Royals veteran southpaw hurler Mike Minor has displayed good form throughout his last 3 starts with a solid 3.32 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and averaged 6.3 innings pitched per outing. Since 2019, Minor has pitched 18-4 to the under when cast into the role of a money line road underdog of +100 or greater. Kansas City has played 9-1-1 to the under during its last 11 and 13-2-1 during their previous 16 games.

The Cardinals veteran righthander Adam Wainwright continues to pitch at a high level. He’s been especially tough at home where he’s pitched 9-4 to the under with a stellar 2.79 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and all while averaging 6.7 innings pitched per start. St. Louis has played 19-9 to the under at home this season when there’s been a total of 8.0 or 8.5. The Cardinals have averaged just a mere 3.4 runs scored per game during its last 7 and hit just 4 home runs in that span. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Giants (Webb) @ Brewers (Burnes) 8:10 PM ET

Game# 957-958

Play On: Under 8.0 (5*)

This is an excellent starting pitching matchup. The Giants Logan Webb has gone a perfect 8-0 during his previous 8 team starts with an outstanding 1.76 ERA and 0.93 WHIP. He will be opposed by the Brewers Corbin Burnes who has compiled an excellent 1.55 ERA in his last 5 starts at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Neither of these righthanded hurlers has been vulnerbale to allowing home runs this season. Webb is allowing 1 homer for 12.0 innings pitched while Burnes has surrendered an incredible 1 dinger per 26.5 innings pitched.

Milwaukee has played 8-2-2 to the under during its last 12 at home. Tonight will be one of those rare times that San Francisco is a money line underdog. The Giants have played 10-4-1 to the under during its previous 15 as a money line underdog. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Phillies (Nola) @ Nationals (Ross) 4:05 PM ET

Game# 907-908

Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

Washington pitcher Joe Ross has pitched 8-1 to the under in days games this season with an exceptional 2.28 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. Ross has made 2 starts versus Philadelphia in 2021 and allowed 0 earned runs during 11.0 innings of work. Washington is currently a money line underdog of +135 in today’s game. The Nationals have played 9-1 to the under this season as a money line underdog of +100 or greater and when Joe Ross was their starting pitcher. Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola has compiled an excellent 2.36 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in 8 day game starts this season. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Royals (Hernandez) @ White Sox (Giolito) 8:10 PM ET

Game# 973-974

Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

Kansas City has played 8-0-1 to the under in their last 9 and 11-1-2 under during its previous 14 games. The Royals have been anemic offensively throughout their previous 7 outing while averaging a miniscule 2.4 runs scored per game and compiling a pathetic team batting average of .182. The Royals Carlos Hernandez has made 1 starts against the White Sox this season and it was a stellar performance. During that outing, Hernandez allowed 0 earned runs on 4 hits while walking 1 in 6.0 innings of work.

Chicago has played 7-2 to the under during their last 9 games. Lucas Giolito has exhibited excellent form in his last 3 starts with a 1.29 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and averaged 7.0 innings pitched per appearance. The White Sox are currently a massive money line favorite of -250 in today’s AL Central matchup. Chicago has played 10-2 to the under this season as a money line favorite of -200 or more and there was just a combined average of 6.2 runs scored per game. The White Sox bullpen has an impressive 2.96 ERA and 0.88 WHIPduring their previous 7 games. Play on this game to go under the total.

Orioles (Harvey) @ Yankees (Taillon) 7:05 PM ET

Game# 965-966

Play On: Under 9.5 (5*)

Matt Harvey has looked to be reenergized over his last 3 starts while allowing 0 earned runs in 18 2/3 innings pitched. All 3 of those games stayed under the total. Harvey has made 1 starts against the Yankees this season and surrendered just 1 earned on 3 hits while walking 3 during 6.0 innings of work.

The Yankees Jameson Taillon was recently named the American League pitcher of the month for July. During his previous 3 starts, Taillon posted a microscopic 0.50 ERA in 18.0 innings pitched. The Yankees bullpen has an outstanding 0.96 WHIP throughout its last 7 games.

The Yankees are coming off a 13-1 win against Baltimore yesterday and that went over the total of 10.5. However, New York has still played 10-2 to the under during their last 12 games. Conversely, Baltimore has gone under in 5 of its previous 6 games. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Cubs (Davies) @ Rockies (Freeland) 8:40 PM ET

Game# 909-910

Play On: Under 11.5 (5*)

Zach Davies has made 3 career starts at Coors Field in Denver with a stellar 2.30 ERA and 0.96 WHIP. Additionally, Davies has a brilliant 1.74 ERA during his last 4 road starts. The Cubs are currently a money line underdog of +125 for tonight’s game. Since 2019, Davies has pitched 18-6 (75%) to the under as a money line underdog of +100 or greater. Furthermore, the Cubs have played 6-1 to the under in its last 7 as a money line road underdog and when there was a total of 9.0 or greater. The Cubs offensive arsenal took a huge hit at the trading deadline with the departures of Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, and Anthony Rizzo.

Kyle Freeland has pitched 7-0 to the under in his last 7 starts with a 1.98 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. Freeland is coming off a start at San Diego in which he allowed just 1 earned run during 7.0 innings pitched. That’s significant because since 2019, Freeland has pitched 10-0 to the under following a start in which he allowed 1 earned run or fewer. Colorado has played 11-1 to the under during its last 12 at home and that includes 7-0 if they were a money line favorite.

Reds (Miley) @ Mets (Hill) 7:10 PM ET

Game# 955-956

Play On: Under 9.0 (5*)

The Reds lefthander Wade Miley has a sparkling 2.82 ERA and 1.18 WHIP during 9 road starts this season while averaging 6.0 innings pitched per appearance. Miley has made 1 starts versus the Mets this season and it was a good one. During that appearance, Mile allowed just 1 earned run in 6 1/3 innings. Since 2019, Cincinnati has played 32-16 (66.7%) to the under when facing NL East teams.

The Mets Rich Hill has pitched 19-7 to the under during his career team starts in July.  Since 2017, Hill has made 4 starts against Cincinnati with a brilliant 1.61 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. The Mets bullpen has a stellar 2.67 ERA and 1.12 WHIP throughout their previous 7 games. The 1st place Mets have definitely struggled against lefthanded starting pitchers this year while going 11-20 and averaging a mere 2.7 runs scored per game. New York has played 32-16 (66.7%) to the under at home this season and that includes 23-8 under at night. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Astros (Greinke) @ Giants (Wood) 4:05 PM ET

Game# 975-976

Play On: Under 8.0 (5*)

The Astros Zack Grienke has pitched 3-0 to the under in his last 3 starts with a 2.35 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. Since 2014, Greinke has made 7 starts at San Francisco and posted a dominating 0.76 ERA throughout 47 2/3 innings pitched. Since 2019, Grienke has pitched 16-2 to the under in games he was a road favorite of -110 or more.

Alex Wood has displayed good form during his previous 3 starts while recording a 2.60 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. Wood has also collected an extremely impressive 0.96 ERA and 0.75 WHIP in 3 career starts versus the Astros.

Both starting pitchers have pitched superbly in day games this season. Despite Houston scoring 8 or more runs in each of their previous 4 games the total in this game is only 8.0. I’m trusting the oddsmaker on this one. Bet on this game to go under the total.

Phillies (Velazquez) @ Pirates (Crowe) 7:05 PM ET

Game# 901-902

Play On: Over 9.0 (10*)

Philadelphia has played 9-1 to the over in their last 10 away and there was a combined average of 13.5 runs scored per game. The Phillies will be facing Pittsburgh righthander William Crow today. Crowe has allowed an alarmingly high 8 home runs during 29 2/3 innings pitched in his last 6 starts. That’s noteworthy since Philadelphia has smashed 12 home runs over their previous 7 games. Vincent Velazquez has been horrible during his previous 4 starts while posting a 10.91 ERA and 2.04 WHIP. Velazquez has also been prone to giving up the long ball as well in 2021. That’s been especially apparent throughout those previous 4 starts when he surrendered 7 home runs in only 15 2/3 innings of work. Velazquez has pitched 2-0 to the over during his career at PNC Park in Pittsburgh with a hefty 7.15 ERA and 1.82 WHIP. The Phillies bullpen has a lofty 1.67 WHIP throughout its last 7 games, and they’ve been a disaster for a better part of the past 2 seasons.

William Crowe has amassed a large 7.57 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in 8 starts at night this season. The Pirates are coming off being swept in a 3-game series versus Milwaukee who has arguably the best pitching staff in baseball. Pittsburgh went just 13-for-91 (.143 BA) in that 3-game set. However, the Pirates have played 9-0 to the over this season following a 3-game stretch in which they recorded a team batting average of .175 or worse. The Pirates have also played 6-0-1 to the over during its last 7 at home when the total was 9.0 or greater and there were a combined 14.0 runs scored per game. Bet on the over for a 10* Top Play wager.

Rockies @ Padres 10:10 PM ET

Game# 961-962

Play On: Under 8.5 (10*)

Kyle Freeland has seen his last 6 starts go under the total. Freeland was a huge contributor to those low scoring affairs while recoding a 2.06 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. Since the start of last season, Freeland has pitched 10-1 to the under as a road money line underdog of +100 or greater, and there was just a combined 5.7 runs scored per game. Freeland is coming off a terrific start at Dodger Stadium last Saturday when he allowed only 1 earned run in 7.0 innings pitched. Since 2019, Freeland has pitched 9-0 to the under following a start in which he allowed 1 earned run or less. Additionally, Colorado has played 5-1 to the under this season in games played at San Diego.

Joe Musgrove has made 2 starts versus Colorado this season while allowing only 1 earned run and striking out 17 through 11 1/3 innings pitched. Musgrove has produced a superb 2.83 ERA and 1.05 WHIP during his 10 home starts in 2021. The Padres bullpen has been consistently good for the better part of this season. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

A’s (Manaea) @ Padres (Snell) 4:10 PM ET

Game# 923-924

Play On: Under 8.0 (5*)

Padres lefthander Blake Snell has struggled on the road this season. However, at home has been a whole different story. Snell has pitched 6-1to the under at home this season with a 1.43 ERA. The current Oakland active roster has combined career numbers of 4-for-43 (.093 BA) when facing Snell. The Padres bullpen has a cumulative 2.87 ERA and 1.10 WHIP at home in 2021.

The A’s are coming off last night’s 7-4 loss at San Diego which easily sailed over the total. That’s a significant note since Oakland has played 9-0 to the under during its last 9 following a game in which they went over the total. Seam Manaea has pitched 7-1-1 to the under on the road this season with a shiny 2.94 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. The Oakland bullpen has a superb 1.77 ERA throughout their previous 7 games. Oakland has played 25-14 (64.1%) to the under when facing lefty starting pitchers this season. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Astros (McCullers) @ Mariners (Flexen) 10:10 PM ET

Game# 969-970

Play On: Under 8.0 (5*)

Chris Flexen has pitched 8-3 to the under at home this season while compiling a terrific 1.89 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. Flexen has displayed excellent form over his last 4 starts overall with a 1.42 ERA and 0.95 WHIP. During his lone starts versus Houston in 2021, Flexen allowed just 1 earned run while walking none in 6.0 innings of work.

Lance McCullers Jr. has posted a superb 2.66 ERA during 7 road starts this season. McCullers has yet to face Seattle this year. However, he did so 3 times a season ago  and had a 1.96 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and each of those games stayed under. Houston has played 8-2-1 to the under during their previous 11 away games. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Marlins (Alcantara) @ Orioles (Watkins) 7:05 PM ET

Game# 971-972

Play On: Under 9.0 (5*)

Since 2019, Sandy Alcantara has pitched 13-1 to the under in his road starts and there was a combined average of just 6.7 runs scored per game. Since the start of last season, Alcantara has pitched 8-0 to the under when facing a team with a losing record.

Spenser Watkins has made 3 starts this season and posted an impressive 1.76 ERA during those outings. The Orioles bullpen has collected a more than respectable 3.32 ERA and 1.25 WHIP throughout its previous 7 games. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Braves (Muller) @ Mets (Stroman) 5:10 PM ET

Game# 901-902

Game 1 of Doubleheader

Play On: Under 6.5 (5*)

Lefthander Kyle Muller has made 4 starts this season with an impressive 2.41 ERA and 1.02 WHIP. Granted, Atlanta hasn’t stretched Muller out in any of those outings, but keep in mind this will be only a 7.0 inning game. Muller has faced the Mets once this season and allowed just 1 earned run on 1 hit while walking 2 during 4.0 innings pitched. Muller has witnessed each of his previous 3 starts staying under the total.

Marcus Stroman has been terrific this season for the Mets while posting a superb 2.59 ERA in 20 starts. Stroman has pitched 7-1 to the under at home this year with a sparkling 0.83 WHIP during those appearances. The Mets bullpen has been solid throughout its last 7 games with a staff 2.50 ERA. The Mets are averaging a paltry 2.8 runs scored per outing in 28 games versus lefthanded starting pitchers. The Mets have witnessed just 14 of their 45 home games (31.1%) going over the total this season. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

A’s (Montas) @ Mariners (Kikuchi) 10:10 PM ET

Game# 973-974

Play On: Under 7.5 (5*)

I cashed in with the under in the opening game of this series last night and am prediction a similar low scoring game again tonight. Since 2020, the Mariners starter Kikuchi has made 3 starts against Oakland and registered a dominant 0.50 ERA during 18.0 innings pitched. The Mariners have played under in each of their previous 3 games. Seattle has an abysmal .202 team batting average at home this season. On a more positive note, the Seattle bullpen has been solid at home in 2021 with a staff 3.32 ERA and 1.07 WHIP.

Oakland is coming off a 4-1 win at Seattle last night and has now gone under in 5 consecutive games. The A’s Frankie Montas has pitched 3-0 to the under during his last 3 starts with an impressive 2.45 ERA over 18 1/3 innings pitched. Montas can rely on an Oakland bullpen which has a brilliant 1.53 ERA and 0.96 WHIP throughout their last 7 games. The A’s have allowed a combined 3 runs during their last 3 games. Bet on this game to go under for a 5* wager.

Angels (Cobb) @ Twins (Happ) 8:10 PM ET

Game# 967-968

Play On: Over 10.0 (5*)

This certainly seems like a high total when considering the injury riddle Angels roster and their inability to produce much offense of late. However, the sportsbooks aren’t that kind nor generous. The Halos starter Alex Cobb has been in good form during recent starts. Nevertheless, Cobb has a sizable 6.37 ERA and 1.58 WHIP during 7 road starts this season. He doesn’t figure to get much assistance from an Angels bullpen which has a cumulative 5.49 ERA and 1.68 WHIP throughout their previous 7 games. The Angels are currently a money line favorite of -121 in today’s matchup. That’s significant since they’ve played 33-18 to the over this season as a money line favorite of -110 or greater. The Angels have also played 21-9 to the over this season when facing lefthanded starting pitchers.

Minnesota has played 32-14 (69.6%) to the over in night games this season. The Twins lefty J.A. Happ has been extremely shaky over his last 3 starts while recording a 7.36 ERA and 1.69 WHIP. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Tampa Bay (Fleming) @ Cleveland (Plesac) 7:10 PM ET

Game# 965-966

Play On: Over 9.0 (10*)

The Rays lefthander Josh Fleming has displayed terrible form over his last 3 starts while posting a large 8.66 ERA and 1.59 WHIP. The Rays have played 30-16 to the over on the road this season and 35-20 over when facing a right-handed starting pitcher like they will be today. Tampa Bay is currently a money line favorite of -116 in this match. They have played 14-3 to the over this season as a road favorite of -110 or greater and there was a combined average of 11.7 runs scored per game.

Cleveland has played 26-9 to the over this season when facing a lefthanded starting pitcher. Dan Plesac has a lofty 5.16 ERA over his last 4 starts and allowed an alarmingly high 7 home runs in just 20 2/3 innings pitched. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Yankees (Cole) @ Red Sox (Rodriguez) 7:10 PM ET

Game# 963-964

Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

After going through a bit of a rough patched, Gerrit Cole has rebounder with a vengeance in his last 2 starts. Those outings came against strong offensive team in Boston and Houston. During those appearances, Cole allowed a mere 1 earned run in 15.0 innings pitch while also striking out 23 batters. Cole has pitched 7-2 to the under this season on the road with a sparkling 2.45 ERA and 1.15 WHIP.

The Red Sox Eduardo Rodriguez is 3-0 in his team starts versus New York this season with a shiny 2.65 ERA and 0.88 WHIP. Rodriguez has pitched 46-23 to the under during his career in the 2nd half of the season. The Red Sox southpaw hurler has displayed good form over his last 3 starts with a 2.16 ERA and 0.96 WHIP. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

A’s (Manaea) @ Mariners (Flexen) 10:10 PM ET

Game# 917-918

Play On: Under 7.5 (5*)

The A’s Sean Manaea has pitched 6-1-1 to the under on the road this season with a stellar 3.20 ERA and 1.13 WHIP. Manaea made one start against Seattle in 2021 and it was a brilliant complete game 4-hit shutout performance. The A’s bullpen has been terrific over their last 7 games which is evidenced by them posting a combined 1.66 ERA and 1.06 WHIP throughout that span. The A’s pitching has been brilliant of late with opponents averaging just 2.3 runs per game against them in their last 9 outings.

Seattle’s Chris Flexen has displayed excellent form during his previous 3 starts while recording a microscopic 0.90 ERA and he averaged 6.7 innings pitched per start. Flexen has pitched 7-3 to the under at home this season with an outstanding 1.76 ERA and 0.95 WHIP. The Mariners bullpen has been more than respectable at home this year with a staff 3.29 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. Seattle has an abysmal .203 team batting average during its 49 home games in 2021. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Cubs (Hendricks) @ Cardinals (Wainwright) 8:15 PM ET

Game# 959-960

Play On: Under 8.0 (5*)

Since the start of the 2017 season, Kyle Hendricks has made 5 starts at Busch Stadium in St. Louis and had a brilliant 1.71 ERA during those outings. Hendricks has also been exceptional form in 3 starts versus St. Louis this season as indicated by a 2.37 ERA and 1.05 WHIP during those appearances. Hendricks has also shown exceptional form during his previous 3 starts overall with a 1.96 ERA and he pitched 6.0 or more innings on each occasion. Dating back to last season, the Cubs have played 27-13 to the over in away games when the number was 8.5 or less.

Adam Wainwright has been terrific at home this season while recording a 2.84 ERA and 0.97 WHIP during 11 starts. Additionally, 8 of those 11 games at home that Wainwright started went under the total. Wainwright has also pitched 6.0 innings or more in 7 of his last 3 starts. That is significant when considering the Cardinals bullpen struggles of late. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Pirates (DeJong) @ Diamondbacks (Smith) 9:40 PM ET

Game# 959-960

Play On: Over 9.5 (10*)

Pittsburgh has amassed 11 hits or more in each of its last 4 outing while averaging 6.3 runs scored per game. The Pirates Chase DeJong has displayed shaky form over his last 4 starts while posting a sizable 6.86 ERA and 1.63 WHIP. The Pirates bullpen has been erratic this season and during their past 7 games have recorded a lofty 1.52 WHIP. The Pirates will be facing lefty Caleb Smith tonight. Since the start of the 2019 season, Pittsburgh has played 49-25 (66.2%) to the over when facing lefthanded starting pitchers. The Pirates have played 9-1 to the over in their last 10 as an underdog and when the number is 8.0 or greater. Those 10 outings produced a combined 12.0 runs scored per game.

Caleb Smith is coming off a pair of horrible starts in which he allowed 14 earned runs in just 7.0 innings pitched. The Arizona bullpen has a massive 10.38 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in their previous 7 games. That includes allowing 9 home runs in only 26.0 innings of work. Arizona has played 6-0 to the over this season as a money line home favorite of -124 or less and there was a combined average of 12.5 runs scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Red Sox (Perez) @ Yankees (Taillon) 7:08 PM ET

Game# 927-928

Play On: Under 9.5 (5*)

The Red Sox Martin Perez has pitched 6-1 to the under on the road this season while posting a superb 2.04 ERA and 1.11 WHIP while doing so. Since 2019, Perez has pitched 9-0 to the under on the road and when the money line was +125 to -125. The Red Sox have played 7-1-1 to the under in their last 9 road games.

Jamison Tallion has been solid in 10 home starts this season with a 3.59 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. The Yankees have played 5-1 to the under in their previous 6 outings, held opponents scoreless on 2 of those occasions, and were also shutout twice.

Boston is coming off last night’s 3-1 loss at Yankee Stadium which dropped their season record to 56-37. Conversely, the Yankees improved to 47-44. Since the 2017 MLB season began, any road team (Red Sox) with a total of 9.0 to 9.5 who scored 1 run or less during a division loss in their previous game, and they possess a winning record, versus an opponent (Yankees) with a winning record, resulted in those games playing 31-9 (77.5%) to the under. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Bucks @ Suns 9:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 219.0 (5*)

These teams have met 6 times this season when including regular season action. There was a combined 220 points or more scored in 5 of those 6 contests. Milwaukee has played at an accelerated pace in this series while averaging a lofty 92 field goal attempts per game. Let us not forget, the Bucks leading the NBA during regular season in scoring while averaging 120.1 points per game. Conversely, Phoenix averaged 115.3 points scored per game which was good for 7th best. During their 2021 postseason run to the NBA Finals, Phoenix is shooting an impressive 47.9% from the field, 37.2% from 3-point territory, and a sizzling hot 86% from the free throw line.

Both teams have been among the league’s best 3-point shooting teams this season with Phoenix #7 and Milwaukee #5 in that category. Milwaukee has played 5-0 to the over this season as an underdog and when the number was 226.0 or less. The average combined score during those contests was 228.4 points per game. Phoenix has played 5-0 to the over during its last 5 at home when the number was 216.0 to 222.0. The average combined score during those contests was 227.6 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Giants (DeSclafani) @ Cardinals (Kim) 7:15 PM ET

Game# 959-960

Play On: Under 8.0 (5*)

The Cardinals pitcher Kim has displayed excellent form over his last 3 starts while recoding an 0.50 ERA and 0.94 WHIP. Kim has made 1 starts versus San Francisco this season and pitched 7.0 innings of scoreless baseball while surrendering only 3 hits and 2 walks.

Anthony DeSclafani is having a career year thus far while collecting an outstanding 2.68 ERA and 1.00 WHIP through 18 starts. Since 2019, DeSclafani has made 3 starts at Busch Stadium in St. Louis and had an impressive 1.76 ERA during those outings. The Giants righthander has also pitched 4-0 to the under during his last 4 road starts while gathering an excellent 1.52 ERA and 0.78 WHIP while doing so. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Brewers (Woodruff) @ Reds (Castillo) 7:10 PM ET

Game# 957-958

Play On: Under 8.0 (10*)

Milwaukee pitcher Brandon Woodruff has pitched 8-0-1 to the under in 9 road starts this season while posting a brilliant 1.99 ERA and 0.68 WHIP. The Brewers won 11-6 last night over the Reds. Milwaukee has played 4-1 to the under this season after scoring 10 runs or more in their previous game.

The Reds Luis Castillo has pitched 5-1 to the under during his last 6 starts with an outstanding 1.63 ERA. Despite going over the total on Friday night, Cincinnati has played 15-4 to the under throughout its previous 19 games. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Mariners (Flexen) @ Angels (Heany 9:38 PM ET

Game# 929-930

Play On: Over 8.5 (10*)

The Mariners Chris Flexen has pitched 6-0 to the over in his away starts this season while recording a lofty 6.97 ERA and 1.74 WHIP. Seattle is currently a money line underdog of +123 in this divisional matchup. Chris Flexen has pitched 11-0 to the over during his career team starts as a money line road underdog of +100 or greater, and there was a combined 13.4 runs scored per game. Seattle has played 25-16 (61%) to the over in away games this season.

The Angels Andrew Heaney has pitched 10-0 to the over this season when there was a total of 7.0 to 8.5, and there were a combined 11.6 runs scored per game. Heaney has displayed terrible form over his last 3 starts with a sizable 9.42 ERA and 1.88 WHIP. The Angels have played 29-16 (64.4%) to the over this season at home. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Astros (McCullers) @ White Sox (Cease) 8:10 PM ET

Game# 927-928

Play On: Under 9.0 (5*)

The White Sox starter Dylan Cease has been terrible on the road this season, but it’s been quite the contrary at home. Cease has gone 7-1 during his team starts at home with an impressive 1.81 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. The White Sox bullpen has been stellar over their previous 7 games while collecting a cumulative 2.01 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. The White Sox are currently a money line home underdog of +115 for tonight’s game. Dating back to last season, Chicago has played 8-3 to the under as a money line home underdog of +100 or greater.

The Astros enter today having played 6-0-1 to the under in their last 7 away games. The explosive offense of Houston has been stymied during their previous 7 outings while averaging only 3.7 runs scored per game and hitting a paltry .198 as a team. Houston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has gone 5-1 in his away team starts this season with a sparkling 2.94 ERA. The Astros bullpen has a solid 2.84 ERA and 1.11 WHIP throughout its previous 7 games. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Padres (Paddack) @ Nationals (Fedde) 7:10 PM ET

Game# 907-908

Play On: Over 9.5 (5*)

These teams have squared off 4 times this season and there were a combined 15.0 runs scored per game, and with each going over the total. The Padres starter Chris Paddack has been in horrible form over his last 3 starts while posting a massive 12.71 ERA and 2.21 WHIP.

The Nationals Eric Fedde recently went through a a stretch in which he didn’t yield an earned run in 3 consecutive starts. However, since that time, he has followed it up by compiling a large 9.45 ERA and 2.18 WHIP over his last 3 starts. The current Padres active roster has career numbers of 14-43 (.326) when facing Fedde. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Suns @ Bucks 8:05 PM ET

Game# 505-506

Play On: Over 221.5 (10*)

Counting the first 2 games of the series, these teams have met 4 times this season and each contest went over the total. The average combined score in those 4 contests was 238.3 points scored per game. Furthermore, both teams have now gone over the total in each of their last 4 playoff games. During that span, Milwaukee’s contests have averaged a combined 227.3 points scored per outing and Phoenix 225.0 points per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play.

Reds (Castillo) @ Brewers (Woodruff) 2:10 PM ET

Game# 905-906

Play On: Under 7.0 (5*)

The Reds Luis Castillo has really rounded into form over his last 5 outings after a terrible start to the season. During those 5 starts, Castillo compiled an excellent 1.62 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. He will be facing a Brewers team who’s active roster that has career combined number of 22-106 (.208 BA) against him. The Brewers have outscored their opponents this season by an average of 0.5 runs per game. Since 2019, Castillo has pitched 12-1 to the under against team with an average run per game differential of +0.5 or greater. Cincinnati enters today having played 9-1 to the under during its previous 10 games.

Milwaukee has played 6-1 to the under throughout their last 7 games. The Brewers Brandon Woodruff has been sensational this season while collecting a 2.10 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in 17 starts. The Milwaukee bullpen has been lights out over their last 7 games while gathering a terrific 1.83 ERA and 0.92 WHIP. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Blue Jays (Ray) @ Rays (Hill) 1:10 PM ET

Game# 917-918

Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

Since 2019, Robbie Ray has faced Tampa Bay 4 times and posted a superb 2.10 ERA and 0.97 WHIP during those starts and each game stayed under the total. Ray has also displayed good form during his last 3 starts overall with a 2.84 ERA and 0.95 WHIP while averaging 6.3 innings pitched per outing. The Current Tampa Bay active roster has poor career numbers when facing Ray which is evidenced by them going a combined 15-70 (.211 BA) against him. Toronto has played 20-11 to the under during day games this season. The Blue Jays will be facing veteran southpaw hurler Rich Hill.  Hill has gone 6-0 in his team starts in day games this season while registering a brilliant 2.73 ERA and 0.91 WHIP. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

A’s (Kaprielen) @ Rangers (Foltynewicz) 4:05 PM ET

Game# 973-974

Play On: Under 9.0 (5*)

The A’s James Kaprielian has a sparkling 2.84 ERA and 1.00 WHIP during his previous 3 starts. The Oakland bullpen has been extremely good over their last 7 games while gathering a combined 1.66 ERA and 0.88 WHIP.

Mike Foltytnewicz has made 2 starts versus Oakland this year while posting a stellar 2.77 ERA and 0.85 WHIP over 13.0 innings pitched. Texas has played 13-2 to the under this season in day games at home. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Angels (Cobb) @ Mariners (Gonzalez) 10:10 PM ET

Game# 927-928

Play On: Over 8.5 (5*)

The Angels pitcher Alex Cobb has a sizable 7.76 ERA and 1.64 WHIP during 6 road starts in 2021. During his lone start against Seattle this year, Cobb allowed 5 earned runs in 7.0 innings pitched. The Angeles have played 20-8-1 to the over in their last 29 and there was a combined average of 11.3 runs scored per game. Furthermore, over that 29-game span, the Angels averaged hitting 1.7 home runs per outing. Additionally, the Angels have played 19-7-1 to the over this season when facing a lefthanded starting pitcher like they will be going against tonight, and there was a combined average of 11.5 runs scored per game.

Seattle is coming off yesterday’s 4-0 home win over the Yankees. The Mariners have played 9-1 to the over during its last 10 following an over in their previous game. The Mariners are slated to go with lefthander Marco Gonzalez tonight. Gonzalez has displayed shaky form over his last 4 starts while posting a 7.23 ERA and 1.77 WHIP. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Pirates (Brubaker) @ Mets (Walker) 7:10 ET

Game# 905-906

Play On: Under 7.5 (5*)

The Mets pitcher Taiwan Walker is 7-0 in his home team starts this season while recording an excellent 1.52 ERA and 0.90 WHIP. The Mets have played 26-10 (72.2%) to the under at home this season and includes 18-4 (81.8%) if the number is 7.0 to 8.5. As a matter of fact, the Mets have allowed a mere 2.3 runs per outing during 38 games at Citi Field this season.

The Pirates A.J. Brubaker has pitched 7-0 to the under this season in his away game starts. Brubaker has been prone to giving up home runs this season. However, he’ll be facing a Mets lineup which has hit just 29 homers in 39 home games this season. Pittsburgh has played 23-14 (62.1%) to the under during away games in 2021. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Nationals (Scherzer) @ Padres (Darvish) 9:10 PM ET

Game# 961-962

Play On: Under 7.0 (5*)

Yu Darvish has been terrific at home this season while compiling a brilliant 1.84 ERA and 1.03 WHIP throughout 11 starts. He also fanned 88 batters in 68.0 innings pitched throughout those 11 appearances. Conversely, Washington ace Max Scherzer has displayed terrific form over his previous 5 starts while collecting an 1.44 ERA and 0.92 WHIP during that stretch. The Nationals are currently a money line underdog of +132 in this matchup. Washington has played 21-6 (77.8%) to the under this season whenever they were a money line underdog of +100 to +150. The Nationals will be facing a starting pitcher tonight in Yu Darvish who has a brilliant 2.65 ERA in 17 starts this season. The Nationals have played 8-0 to the under in 2021 when facing National League starting pitchers with an ERA of 2.70 or better. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Tigers (Mize) @ Rangers (Gibson) 2:05 PM ET

Game# 919-920

Play On: Under 8.0 (10*)

The Rangers Kyle Gibson has been sensational in 8 home starts this season while recording a 1.09 ERA and all 8 games stayed under the total. Texas has played 13-2 to the under this season at home during the day and there was a combined average of 5.9 runs per game.

Detroit has played 27-12 (69%) to the under in day games this season. The Tigers starter Casey Mize has pitched 13-2 to the under in 2021 when Detroit was a money line underdog of +100 or greater. Mize has also pitched 8-1 to the under in road starts this season while posting a more than respectable 3.18 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. Bet on this game to stay under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

A’s (Bassitt) @ Astros (Valdez) 8:10 PM ET

Game# 973-974

Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

This game will pit 2 red-hot starting pitchers against one another. Chris Bassitt has gathered in a 1.35 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over his last 3 starts while averaging a substantial 6.7 innings pitched per outing. Houston’s Framber Valdez has a sparkling 2.18 ERA and 0.99 WHIP throughout his previous 6 starts. Additionally, Valdez averaged a sizable 6.9 innings pitched per outing thru that span. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Tigers (Urena) @ Rangers (Dunning) 8:05 PM ET

Game# 969-970

Play On: Over 9.0 (5*)

The Tigers have played 6-0-1 to the over in their last 7 and there was a combined average of 12.3 runs scored per game. Detroit enters today on a 3-game win streak. The Tigers have played 13-2 to the over this season following 2 straight wins and there was a combined average of 10.8 runs scored per game. The Tigers Jose Urena has pitched 4-0 to the over during his previous 4 starts while posting a monster 15.23 ERA and he surrendered 8 home runs in just 13.0 innings pitched. The Tigers will be facing Dane Dunning of Texas and he has an extremely high 1.94 WHIP over his last 4 starts. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

White Sox (Cease) @ Twins (Ober) 7:10 PM ET

Game# 913-914

Play On: Over 10.0 (10*)

These teams have played 7-2 to the over when facing each other this season. The Twins are coming off yesterday’s 6-2 win at Kansas City. Minnesota has played 15-2 to the over this season following a game in which they scored 2 runs or fewer. The White Sox have gone over the total in their last 7 outings and there were a combined 13.0 runs scored per game. The White Sox Dylan Cease has a sizable 6.08 ERA and 1.57 WHIP this season. The Twins Bailey Ober has made 3 home starts this season with an uninspiring 6.75 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and averaged only 3.9 innings pitched per outing. Ober has made 2 starts against the White Sox this season and compiled an alarmingly high 11.08 ERA during those outings which includes surrendering 5 home runs in 7 1/3 innings pitched. Both bullpens have been vulnerable this season and that’s been especially so throughout the past week. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Twins (Maeda) @ Royals (Keller) 2:10 PM ET

Game# 971-972

Play On: Over 10.0 (5*)

The Royals Brad Keller is 0-5 in his last 5 team starts with an atrocious 9.24 ERA and 2.25 WHIP. The Royals have played 7-3-3 to the over during its previous 13 games overall.

Minnesota has played 8-2 to the over during their last 10, and there was a combined average of 12.1 runs scored per game. Minnesota has witnessed just 12 of their 41 road games (29.3%) this season staying under the total. The Twins have also played under the total in just 7 of 35 (20%) games versus fellow ALK Central Division opponents this season. Minnesota’s Kent Maeda has a sizable 6.43 ERA and 1.79 WHIP during 9 road starts this season.

Both bullpen staffs have been shaky for a better part of this season. These teams have played 8-2-2 to the over when facing each other this season and there was a combined average of 11.2 runs scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Tampa Bay @ Montreal 8:05 PM ET

Game# 11-12

Play On: Over 5.0 (5*)

Montreal returns home after losing the first 2 games of this Stanley Cup Finals series at Tampa Bay by scores of 5-1 and 3-1. Those defeats dropped their season win percentage to .480.

Any NHL team (Montreal) who’s coming off 2 straight road losses by 2 goals or more on each occasion, and they have a season win percentage of .450 to .500, resulted in those games playing 48-16 (75%) to the over since 1996. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Clippers @ Suns 9:05 PM ET

Game# 511-512

Play On: Under 214.5 (5*)

The last 3 games of this series have all gone under and there was a combined average of 189.6 points scored per game. Despite winning 2 of the last 3 in this series, the Suns have gone an atrocious 20-78 (25.6%) on their 3-point shot attempts. Although Phoenix has converted on an excellent 90.1% of their free throws in this Western Conference Final, they have only averaged 15 free attempts per game. Phoenix has allowed only 100.8 points scored per game and held their opponents to just 42.2% shooting during 14 postseason contests in 2021.

The Clippers have limited Phoenix to only 88.0 points scored per contest and 37.5% shooting during the previous 2 games of this series. However, they were held to only 80 points and 32.5% shooting in Saturday night’s Game 4 loss. The Clippers have played 5-1 to the under in their last 6 versus Phoenix this season. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Cubs (Hendricks) @ Brewers (Peralta) 8:10 PM ET

Game# 957-958

Play On: Under 7.5 (10*)

Since the start of last season, Kyle Hendricks has pitched 3-1 to the under in 4 starts versus Milwaukee while posting a superb 1.26 ERA and 0.73 WHIP. Hendricks has displayed excellent form during his last 3 starts overall with a 1.00 ERA and 0.67 WHIP. The Chicago bullpen has been superb over their previous 7 games while compiling a staff 2.67 ERA and 0.78 WHIP. The Cubs have scored 2 runs or fewer in 11 of their last 14 games.  Since the start of the 2019 season, the Cubs have played 25-12 (67.6%) to the under when facing Milwaukee. They’ve also played 6-0-1 to the under during their previous 7 games overall.

The Brewers Freddy Peralta has been terrific this season. As a matter of fact, during his previous 5 starts Peralta has recorded a brilliant 1.44 ERA and 0.73 WHIP while 4 of those games stayed under the total. The Milwaukee Bullpen has been solid over their last 7 games with a staff 2.93 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. Play on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.