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Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
10-20-20	Rays +1.5 v. Dodgers		3-8	Loss	-140	33 h 25 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Tampa +1.5. The Dodgers are the favorite in the World Series, and a big favorite in Game 1 with Clayton Kershaw on the mound. Kershaw has a reputation for disappointment in the playoffs, and really it's been more of the same this year. His last start was a 10-2 loss to the Braves in the ALCS, and he was rocked for four runs on seven hits in five innings in that game. Tampa will also turn to a starter that was hit hard his last time out. Tyler Glasnow allowed four runs on eight hits over six innings in a 4-3 loss to the Astros. In his previous two starts he held the Yankees to four runs on three hits, striking out 12 batters in consecutive wins. The Dodgers are 1-5 in their last six World Series games. GL, Jesse Schule
10-17-20	Astros +1.5 v. Rays		2-4	Loss	-184	10 h 1 m	Show
This is a 5* play on Houston. Tampa has blown a 3-0 series lead, and the Astros bats look to power them to another World Series. Lance McCullers will toe the slab for Houston in Game 7, and he allowed four runs on four hits with 11 strikeouts in Game 2. The Rays hand the ball to Charlie Morton, who tossed five scoreless innings allowing five hits in the second game of this series. Two of the last three games, and three of the six games in this series have been decided by one run. I'll take the defending champs plus the runs. GL, Jesse Schule
10-16-20	Dodgers v. Braves +1.5		7-3	Loss	-100	9 h 25 m	Show
The Dodgers are on the ropes, trailing Atlanta 3-1 in the NLCS. Each of the last three games have gone over the total, and the ball is really carrying in this ballpark. The Braves bats have been carrying them, while their pitching staff has been taxed. They turn to another young relief pitcher tonight, sending 27 year old A.J. Minter to the mound. Minter made a brief appearance in Game 3, giving up a home run and recording just two outs. We should see another high scoring game here in Texas tonight. GL, Jesse Schule
10-16-20	Astros +1.5 v. Rays		7-4	Win	100	7 h 50 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Houston +1.5. Game 1 of this series was a pitcher's duel with Tampa winning by a score of 2-1. The same starters are schedule to go in Game 6, and Houston has all the momentum. The Rays haven't gotten the clutch hits in the last few games, while the Astros have. The Astros are 10-3 in their last 13 playoff games as an underdog.The under is 18-6-2 in the last 26 meetings, and the game script calls for a close, low scoring contest. I'll take the runs. GL, Jesse Schule
10-13-20	Rays +1.5 v. Astros		5-2	Win	100	22 h 42 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Tampa. The Astros are down 0-2 in the ALCS, and it doesn't get any easier in Game 3 on Tuesday. Jose Urquidy will toe the slab for Houston, and he got roughed up in a loss to Oakland his last time out. The 25 year old allowed four runs on five hits over 4 1/3 innings in that game. All the damage came on four solo home runs. The Rays hand the ball to Ryan Yarbrough, who allowed a pair of runs on six hits over five innings in Game 4 against the Yankees. Tampa's bullpen has been dominant. and the Rays are 33-1 when leading after six innings. Take TB. GL, Jesse Schule
10-13-20	Braves +1.5 v. Dodgers		8-7	Win	100	2 h 16 m	Show
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10-12-20	Braves +1.5 v. Dodgers		5-1	Win	100	13 h 42 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Atlanta Braves. The Dodgers will be a big favorite in Game 1 of the NLCS, but they face an Atlanta pitching staff that has posted four shutouts in five games this post-season. Max Fried will toe the slab for Atlanta, and he hasn't lost in 13 starts this season. He was 3-0 with a 1.71 ERA in five starts on the road during the regular season. The Dodgers hand the ball to Walker Buehler, who has struggled with his command in recent appearances. He's walked six batters in eight innings in two post-season starts. Buehler hasn't gone more than four innings in any of his last four starts since September 3rd. Take ATL. GL, Jesse Schule
10-11-20	Astros +1.5 v. Rays		1-2	Win	100	6 h 52 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Houston +1.5. The defending champions have thrived in the role of underdogs, and I'll take them in Game 1 of the ALCS as the underdog versus Tampa. Framber Valdez will to the slab for Houston, and he's on quite a roll. He's allowed just four runs in his last four starts, and the Astros are 5-0 in his last five starts. The Rays hand the ball to Bake Snell, who has lost two of his last three starts. He's surrendered five home runs in his last three starts. The Astros are batting a combined .282 over 77 at bats versus Snell. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
10-07-20	Marlins +1.5 v. Braves		0-2	Loss	-112	14 h 27 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Miami +1.5. The Atlanta Braves didn't allow a run in a two game sweep of Cincinnati, but they didn't exactly light it up with their bats. They face a Miami team that is perhaps better than they get credit for. Pablo Lopez will toe the slab for the Fish, and he's been solid of late. He has appeared in three straight wins, most recently tossing five scoreless innings against the Braves. The Braves hand the ball to Ian Anderson, who has allowed five runs on nine hits over 8 2/3 innings in his last two starts versus Miami. The Braves lost both those games. The Marlins are 5-0 in their last five games as an underdog. Take MIA. GL, Jesse Schule
10-06-20	Padres +1.5 v. Dodgers		1-5	Loss	-160	24 h 56 m	Show
This is an 8* play on SD +1.5. The Padres bats powered them past the Cardinals, and they look like a formidable opponent for the Dodgers in the NLDS. Walker Buehler will toe the slab for LA, and he hasn't been as sharp this season as he was a year ago. He was just 0-0 with a 6.19 ERA in four appearances outside LA this season. He's allowed seven runs on eight hits over 10 2/3 innings in his last three appearances. The Padres did not announce a starter for Game 1, after using nine pitchers in Game 3 against St. Louis. The Padres are 15-5 in their last 20 during game 1 of a series. Take SD. GL, Jesse Schule
10-06-20	Astros +1.5 v. A's		5-2	Win	100	7 h 32 m	Show
This is a 5* play on Houston +1.5. The Astros continue to silence the critics, with three straight playoff victories. They look good again this afternoon as an underdog versus Oakland. Sean Manaea will toe the slab for Oakland, and he has far better numbers at home than he does on the road. He was just 1-2 with a 5.02 ERA in six starts outside of Oakland. The Astros hand the ball to Framber Valdez, and he's allowed just two runs on a dozen hits with 24 strikeouts in his last three appearances. Oakland had won three of four head to head meetings prior to Game 1 of this series, but three of those games were decided by a single run. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
10-06-20	Marlins +1.5 v. Braves		5-9	Loss	-113	5 h 11 m	Show
This is an 8* play on MIAMI +1.5. The Atlanta Braves didn't allow a run in a two game sweep of Cincinnati, but they didn't exactly light it up with their bats. They face a Miami team that is perhaps better than they get credit for. Sandy Alcantara will toe the slab for the Fish, and he's been solid of late. He has allowed a single run in three of of his last four starts. He's 1-1 with a 1.86 ERA in his last three starts. The Braves hand the ball to Max Fried, who allowed a pair of runs on three hits in one inning the last time he faced Miami. He has an ERA of 4.50 in his last four starts. The Marlins are 5-0 in their last five games as an underdog. Take MIA. GL, Jesse Schule
10-05-20	Astros +1.5 v. A's		10-5	Win	100	22 h 22 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Houston +1.5. Say what you want about the Houston Astros, but they are still the defending champs and they know what it takes to win in the post-season. They proved that against the Twins, and I'll take them as the underdog in Game 1 here versus Oakland. Lance McCullers will toe the slab for the Astros, and he has a 1.53 ERA in his last four starts. He was 3-1 with a 3.91 ERA in four starts against the A's in 2019. The A's hand the ball to Chris Bassit, and he's been very solid as well. He was 1-1 with a 2.65 ERA in three starts versus Houston this season, and he was 1-1 with a 5.00 ERA against the Astros last year. Oakland is 3-1 in the last four head to head meetings, but three of those games were decided by one run. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
09-30-20	Reds +1.5 v. Braves		0-1	Win	100	25 h 29 m	Show
This is a 5* play on Cincinnati +1.5. The Reds are a big underdog in Game 1 at Atlanta, but they have a chance with ace Trevor Bauer on the mound. Bauer (5-4, 1.73 ERA) has allowed three runs and struck out 39 batters in his last four starts. He was 4-1 with a 1.32 ERA in five starts on the road this season. The Braves hand the ball to Max Fried, who has a 7-0 record but has been far from perfect. He's allowed eight runs on 16 hits in his last 16 innings of work. Atlanta has lost seven of their last 10 playoff games at home, and they are 8-20 in their last 28 playoff games. Take CIN. GL, Jesse Schule
09-29-20	Blue Jays +1.5 v. Rays		1-3	Loss	-120	8 h 39 m	Show
This is a 5* play on Toronto +1.5. The Rays finished first in the AL East, and they will be a big favorite in Game 1 against the Jays. Matt Shoemaker will toe the slab for the Jays, and the Rays haven't had much success against him. Tampa is batting a combined .157 over 86 at bats in previous meetings. The Rays hand the ball to Blake Snell, who is still one of the best in the business. He's just 2-2 with a 3,42 ERA in his last five starts. Tampa has won six of the last 10 head to head meetings, but only two of those six wins came by more than one run. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule
09-29-20	White Sox v. A's +1.5		4-1	Loss	-150	6 h 41 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Oakland A's. +1.5. Both Chicago and Oakland have been impressive this season, but I think home field will be key in Game 1 of this series. Jesus Luzardo will toe the slab for the A's, and he's been brilliant at home. The 22 year old was 3-1 with a 2.40 ERA in eight appearances at home this season. The White Sox hand the ball to their ace, and Lucas Giolito has had a fine season. The A's are batting a combined .338 over 48 bats against Giolito in previous meetings. The Athletics are 8-1 in their last nine games as a home underdog. Take OAK. GL, Jesse Schule
09-29-20	Astros +1.5 v. Twins		4-1	Win	100	5 h 41 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Astros +1.5. It's easy to cheer against Houston, branded cheaters after the sign stealing fiasco. The Astros are the underdog in Game 1 at Minnesota with Zack Greinke on the mound, and I just can't count them out. The Astros are 57-20 in their last 77 during game 1 of a series, and they are 40-11 in their last 51 games following an off day. The Twins are 3-23 in their last 26 playoff games, and they have lost 11 straight playoff games at home. "Greinke is as tough as they come," Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli said. "Tremendously talented guy. Can do some really funny things with the baseball and play tricks on people in ways you normally don't see on a major league baseball field." Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
09-23-20	White Sox +1.5 v. Indians		2-3	Win	100	18 h 57 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the CWS +1.5. The Indians have won five of their last six, but going back a little further they are 5-9 in their last 14 overall. Game 3 against the White Sox looks like a potential pitcher's duel, and I'll take the hotter team with the superior offense. Lucas Giolito will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's undefeated in four starts on the road this season. He's 2-0 with a 2.74 ERA in those games. The Indians hand the ball to Shane Beiber, who has not been quite as sharp in his most recent starts. He's allowed six runs on nine hits over 14 2/3 innings while going 1-1 in his last two appearances. The Indians clinched with yesterday's win, and might be due for a let down. Take CWS. GL, Jesse Schule
09-19-20	Indians v. Tigers +1.5		2-5	Win	100	12 h 57 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Detroit Tigers. The Indians held on to win by a score of 1-0 in Detroit on Friday, and they will be a big favorite again on Saturday. The pitching matchup favors the Tigers, and given that the Indians rank 27th in team batting average Detroit looks like a good bet. Spencer Turnbull will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's been excellent at home. He's 3-1 with a 2.01 ERA four starts at home. His one loss did come against Cleveland, but he allowed three runs on six hits losing 3-1. The Indians hand the ball to Triston McKenzie, who has been roughed up in consecutive starts. The rookie has been lit up for eight runs on six hits and two walks over 9 1/3 innings in losses to the Twins and Royals. Cleveland has just two wins in their last 10 games overall. Take DET. GL, Jesse Schule
09-11-20	Tigers v. White Sox -1.5		3-4	Loss	-135	14 h 54 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Chicago. I don't love betting on runline favorites, but with the Sox coming off a bye and the Tigers coming off a double-header, this matchup looks about as one sided as you can get. Lucas Giolito will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's been lights out at home. Not only did he toss a no-no against the Pirates in his last home start, he had tossed seven scoreless innings in a win over the Tigers prior to that. The Tigers hand the ball to rookie Casey Mize, who has been knocked around so far. He's allowed a dozen runs on 19 hits over 14 2/3 innings in four appearances. The White Sox lead the American League in home runs. Take CWS. GL, Jesse Schule
09-09-20	Brewers v. Tigers +1.5		19-0	Loss	-117	7 h 7 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Tigers. Detroit won Game 1 of this home series versus Milwaukee by a score of 8-3, and that makes it six wins in their last seven home games. The Brewers are a favorite in Game 2 this afternoon, and I like Detroit as a home dog. Matthew Boyd will toe the slab for the Tigers, and his overall record would suggest he's struggling. While he's 1-5 with a 6.64 ERA, he's allowed no more than two runs in his last three appearances. The Brewers hand the ball to Corbin Burnes, who has had impressive rookie campaign. with less than 10 major league starts, there isn't a lot of data available. His splits though are better at home than on the road and better at night than during the day. The Brewers are struggling to score runs, ranking 28th in the majors in scoring. Take DET. GL, Jesse Schule
09-04-20	Padres +1.5 v. A's		7-0	Win	100	28 h 2 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Padres +1.5. The Padres lead the major leagues in scoring, but we might be expecting a pitcher's duel in Game 1 in Oakland. Zach Davies will toe the slab for San Diego, and he's been sharp this season. He is 3-2 with a 3.25 ERA in five road starts so far. The A's hand the ball to Jesus Luzardo, who has been solid in his own right. The 22 year old allowed three runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings in a loss to Texas his last time out. The Padres have won six of their last seven road games, and 10 of their last 12 Interleague games. Take SD. GL, Jesse Schule
08-31-20	Cardinals +1.5 v. Reds		7-5	Win	100	17 h 5 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Cardinals +1.5. The Reds earned a 2-2 split in their home series versus the Cubs over the weekend, and both wins came in games decided by one run. The Cardinals come in swinging hot bats, and I fancy their chances in Game 1. Anthony Descalafini will toe the rubber for the Reds, and he's been hit hard in his last two appearances. He was torched for 11 runs on 13 hits and six walks over 6 1/3 innings versus the Pirates and the Cardinals. St. Louis will hand the ball to Dakota Hudson, who is still looking for his first win of 2020. His problem has been more of a lack of run support rather than any issue with his own performance. The Cardinals are 18-7 in the last 25 meetings in Cincinnati. Take STL. GL, Jesse Schule
08-31-20	Mariners +1.5 v. Angels		2-1	Win	100	5 h 6 m	Show
This is a Free play on Seattle +1.5. The Angels have won two of three in this home series versus Seattle, and two of the three games have been decided by one run. I like Seattle as the dog in Game 4 this afternoon. Marco Gonzales will toe the slab for Seattle, and the left-hander has already beaten the Angels twice this season. He allowed five runs on six hits, striking out 13 over 13 1/3 innings in those games. The Angels hand the ball to Jaime Barria, who has really struggled against Seattle. In two appearances against the Mariners in 2019, he was 1-1 with an 11.49 ERA. The Angels are 6-20 in their last 26 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5. Take SEA. GL, Jesse Schule
08-28-20	Mariners +1.5 v. Angels		2-3	Win	100	10 h 6 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Seattle Mariners. The Angels have just three wins in their last 14 games, and two of those three wins came by a one run margin. It doesn't make a lot of sense for them to be such a big favorite here against Seattle. Andrew Heaney will toe the slab for LA, and he's facing the Mariners for the third time this season. He allowed a pair of runs on five hits over five innings in a home loss to Seattle in his season debut. The Mariners hand the ball to Nick Margevicius, who has appeared in five games this season. The Mariners won two of those games, and lost twice by a single run. He allowed one run on two hits in two innings in a win over LA in his season debut. The Angels rank 28th in the major leagues with a team ERA of 5.41. Take SEA. GL, Jesse Schule
08-20-20	Angels v. Giants +1.5		5-10	Win	100	12 h 36 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Giants +1.5. The Giants actually have two more win than the Angels this season, yet they are a home dog versus LA tonight. The pitching matchup here isn't all that key, as neither Kevin Gausman or Jose Saurez inspire much confidence. Saurez was 2-6 with a 7.11 ERA in 19 games (15 starts) with the Angels last season. Gausman is 2-3 with a 5.15 ERA in six career starts against the Angels. The Giants have won outright in seven of their last nine versus LA. Take SF. GL, Jesse Schule
08-19-20	Angels v. Giants +1.5		2-7	Win	100	7 h 33 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Giants +1.5. The Giants actually have one more win than the Angels this season, yet they are a home dog versus LA tonight. Johnny Cueto will toe the slab for San Francisco, and he's been solid this season. He's 1-0 with a 4.62 ERA in five starts. The Giants are 2-3 in those games, but two of the three losses came in one run games. The Angels hand the ball to Patrick Sandoval, who is still looking for his first win. He allowed five runs on six hits in six innings in a loss to the Dodgers his last time out. The Giants have won outright in six of their last eight versus LA. Take SF. GL, Jesse Schule
08-18-20	Giants v. Angels -1.5		8-2	Loss	-125	14 h 58 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the LAA. The Angels snapped a four game losing skid by beating the Giants in Game 1, and they look good as the favorite in Game 2. Dylan Bundy will toe the slab for LA, and he's been dealing so far in 2020. Bundy (3-1, 1.57 ERA) has allowed a single run on eight hits while striking out 20 batters in 16 innings in his last two starts. The Giants hand the ball to Trevor Cahill, who has only made one brief appearance this season. He was 2-6 with a 6.63 ERA on the road last season. Mike Trout is batting .340 with eight home runs and 18 RBIs against right-handers so far. Take LAA. GL, Jesse Schule
08-17-20	Mariners v. Dodgers -1.5		9-11	Win	100	12 h 4 m	Show
This is a 7* play on LAD -1.5. The Dodgers have won five straight, and four of those five wins came by more than one run. The Mariners have lost five straight, and three of those five losses came by at least two runs. Rookie righthander Justin Dunn will toe the slab for Seattle, and he's struggled with his command. He's issued 10 walks over 13 innings in three appearances. The Dodgers hand the ball to Ross Stripling, who has been sharp at home in LA. He's 1-1 with a 2.31 ERA in two home starts. The Mariners rank 28th in the majors with a team batting average of .218. Take LAD. GL, Jesse Schule
08-13-20	Nationals +1.5 v. Mets		2-8	Loss	-180	4 h 51 m	Show
This is a 7* play on Washington +1.5. The Nats have taken two of three in this series in New York, and they look good as an underdog in the fourth and final game of the series. Austin Voth will toe the slab for Washington today, and he's been pretty solid so far. He's allowed three runs on six hits, striking out seven in 10 innings in two starts. The Mets hand the ball to David Peterson, who has good numbers (2-1, 3.78 ERA). His last start wasn't great, allowing a pair of runs on four hits and three walks and surrendering a home run in five innings. The Nationals have won four straight versus left handed starters. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule
08-12-20	Padres +1.5 v. Dodgers		0-6	Loss	-135	12 h 22 m	Show
This is a Free play on the San Diego Padres +1.5. The Padres are tied with the Dodgers heading into tonight's Game 3, and after winning both the first two game in LA, they are an underdog tonight. Zach Davies will toe the slab for San Diego, and he's off to a helluva start. He's also owned the Dodgers, going 3-1 with a 1.98 ERA against them. The Dodgers hand the ball to Tony Gonsolin, who is filling in for Julio Urias. With Corey Seager injured, and Cody Bellinger and Max Muncy struggling at the plate, it's tough to fancy the Dodgers as a favorite here. Take SD. GL, Jesse Schule
08-12-20	A's +1.5 v. Angels		8-4	Win	100	10 h 21 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Oakland A's +1.5. Oakland is in danger of being swept here in LA, but I am expecting them to respond from back to back losses with a win here in Game 3. Chris Bassitt will toe the slab for the A's, and he's been lights out in all three of his starts. He allowed no runs on five hits, striking out five in a win over LA in his season debut. The Angels hand the ball to Griffin Canning, who was the loser opposite Bassitt in that game. Don't be fooled by his ERA of 3.14, Canning hasn't pitched that well. He's walked 10 batters over 14 innings in his three starts. Even after losing the first two games of this series, the Athletics are 10-4 in the last 14 meetings. Take OAK. GL, Jesse Schule
08-11-20	Cubs +1.5 v. Indians		7-1	Win	100	10 h 30 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Chicago +1.5. The Indians come into this series versus the Cubs dealing with a bit of drama, after sending home players who haven't followed team protocol. The Cubs send Jon Lester to the mound, and Lester has been sharp in his first two starts of the season. He's allowed one run on four hits in 11 innings. The Indians hand the ball to Adam Plutko, who has been sharp in his own right. The Cubs have won four of their last five in Cleveland. Take CHI. GL, Jesse Schule
08-08-20	Astros +1.5 v. A's		1-3	Loss	-154	7 h 38 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Astros +1.5. The Astros have lost three in a row, but two of those losses came in one run ball games. I like Houston as a dog in Game 2 in Oakland. Framber Valdez will toe the slab for Houston, and he's been solid so far. He allowed just one run on five hits, striking out eight in 6 1/3 innings in a win over the Angels his last time out. The A's hand the ball to Frankie Montas, who has pitched well despite struggling with his command. He's walked nine batters in 16 innings of work, but hasn't been punished for it. Carlos Correa is 4-for-8 with a home run lifetime versus Montas. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
08-08-20	Tigers +1.5 v. Pirates		11-5	Win	100	7 h 32 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Tigers +1.5. The Steelers lost by a score of 17-14 in Pittsburgh on Friday? Oh wait, despite the score it wasn't a football game, but rather a high scoring baseball game that ended in extra innings. It wasn't a surprise to see a close game go back and fourth, as four of the previous five meetings had been decided by one run. Ivan Nova will return to Pittsburgh, but this time pitching for the visitors. Nova was 3-5 with a 2.99 ERA in 14 starts in Pittsburgh in 2018. The Pirates hand the ball to Derek Holland, who is still looking for his first win. He was rocked for four runs on four hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Twins his last time out. The Pirates might be the worst team in the Majors, and I don't think they deserve to be favored in this game. Take DET. GL, Jesse Schule
08-07-20	Tigers v. Pirates +1.5		17-13	Loss	-160	12 h 50 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5. The Pirates are in dead last in the NL Central, and I am not at all surprised. They might be the worst team in the major leagues, but I am not sure Detroit is much better. I certainly don't think the Tigers should be a favorite. Chad Kuhl will toe the slab for the Pirates, and he's been impressive in two appearances. He's allowed just one run on five hits with five strikeouts in five innings. The Tigers hand the ball to Matthew Boyd, who has been roughed up in both his starts so far. He's allowed eight runs on 15 hits over 10 innings. He's 0-2 with a 7.36 ERA in three career starts against Pittsburgh. Four of the last five meetings between these teams have been decided by one run. Take PIT. GL, Jesse Schule
08-03-20	Mets v. Braves +1.5		7-2	Loss	-150	16 h 31 m	Show
This is an 8* play on ATL +1.5. After Yoenis Cespedes went missing during yesterday's game in Atlanta, it was announced that he has opted out of the season due to concerns about Covid-19. If you believe that's all there is to the story, I have a bridge in Brooklyn that I can offer to sell you. Jacob deGrom will toe the slab for the Mets in the series finale, and because he's pitching the Mets are actually a favorite. The problem is, deGrom can only throw so many pitches, and he can't score runs. The Mets were 1-for-15 with runners in scoring position Sunday. Take ATL. GL, Jesse Schule
08-03-20	Phillies v. Yankees -1.5		3-6	Win	100	17 h 1 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the NYY. So the Yankees have been as good as advertised, and so has Gerrit Cole. They are an overwhelming favorite here in Game 1 versus Philly, and under normal circumsrtances I would pass on a game with this price. I am making an exception here though, because with the Phillies coming off a week of not just inactivity, but also uncertainty, I don't like their chances of locking in on one of the best pitchers in the majors. Take NYY. GL, Jesse Schule
07-31-20	Pirates v. Cubs -1.5		3-6	Win	100	9 h 38 m	Show
This is a 6* play on the Cubs. The Pirates were terrible this Spring, and that poor play has carried over in the regular season. They come into Chicago as losers of four of six. Trevor Williams will toe the slab for Pittsburgh, and he hasn't had much success in Chicago. Williams is 3-6 with a 6.30 ERA in 11 appearances against the Cubs. Chicago will hand the ball to Yu Darvish, who has struggled to stay healthy in his major league career. He's just 1-2 against Pittsburgh, but has 31 strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA in 30 innings. The Pirates are 1-8 in their last nine road games. Take CHI. GL, Jesse Schule
07-29-20	Cubs +1.5 v. Reds		7-12	Loss	-188	13 h 42 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Cubs +1.5. The 4-1 Cubs will be in Cincinnati to face a the 1-4 Reds, and Cincinnati is the favorite? Kyle Hendricks will toe the slab for Chicago, and he tossed a complete game shutout in his season debut. He's 6-3 with a 3.84 ERA lifetime versus the Reds. Cincinnati will hand the ball to Sonny Gray, who was also outstanding in his first start of the season. Of course that was against the Tigers, and the Cubs should prove to be a tougher opponent. The road team is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between these teams. Take CHC. GL, Jesse Schule
07-27-20	Mariners v. Astros -1.5		5-8	Win	100	16 h 21 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Astros. The Mariners upset the Astros in Game 3 in Houston, but I don't think they will be able to salvage a split here in this series. I like the Astros to win big in Game 4. Josh James will toe the slab for Houston, and he's 2-0 with a 2.20 ERA in four career starts. He normally works out of the bullpen, but he's capable no matter when he takes the mound. The Mariners hand the ball to Kendall Graveman, who was 1-5 with a 7.60 ERA last season. Seattle has lost 12 of their last 13 at Minute Maid Park. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
07-27-20	Blue Jays +1.5 v. Nationals		4-1	Win	100	16 h 31 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Toronto +1.5. The Jays lost two of three in a series at Tampa over the weekend, blowing a late lead in Game 3 on Sunday. This young team can really hit, and they should be able to score enough runs to keep them in ball games. Anibal Sanchez will toe the slab for the Nats, and he's listed as the team's #4 starter. Sanchez is 3-5 with a 5.82 ERA in 13 career appearances versus Toronto. The team he's facing today though is far different than it was just a few years ago. The Jays hand the ball to Trent Thornton, who is in just his second season in the majors. He was strong down the stretch last year, going 2-0 with a 2.19 ERA in his final five starts. The Nationals are 0-5 in their last five home games versus a right-handed starter. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule
07-26-20	Angels v. A's +1.5		4-6	Win	100	13 h 45 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Oakland +1.5. The A's have split the first two games of this season versus LA, and they look good as an underdog in the rubber match. Shohei Ohtani will toe the slab for LA, and he's listed as the team's ace. He has battled injuries since arriving in LA, so I expect him to be on a short leash. The A's hand the ball to Mike Fiers, who is coming off a solid 2019 campaign. He was 9-2 with a 2.90 ERA in 17 home starts, and 3-0 with a 3.04 ERA in four starts versus LA. The Angels have lost eight of their last 10 versus Oakland. Take OAK. GL, Jesse Schule
07-26-20	Brewers +1.5 v. Cubs		1-9	Loss	-185	9 h 4 m	Show
This is a 5* play on Milwaukee +1.5. The Brewers and the Cubs have split the first two game of this series, and I like Milwaukee as an underdog in the rubber match. Freddy Peralta will toe the slab for Milwaukee in Game 3, and he had himself an outstanding spring. The 24 year old did face the Cubs in a 4-3 win in March, tossing three scoreless innings. The Cubs hand the ball to Tyler Chatwood, who has great numbers at home in Chicago. Chatwood also pitched well against the Brewers last year. The under is 19-6-1 in the last 26 meetings in Chicago, and I am expecting another close game here on Sunday. Take MIL. GL, Jesse Schule
07-26-20	Mariners v. Astros -1.5		7-6	Loss	-159	11 h 53 m	Show
This is a 7* play on Houston -1.5. The Astros have roughed up Seattle in this series in Houston, and expect more of the same Sunday. Yusei Kickuchi will toe the slab for Seattle, and he's got his work cut out for him. He was 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA against Houston last year. The Astros hand the ball to Zack Greinke, who is still one of the best in the business. He only faced Seattle once in 2019, but he tossed 8 1/3 scoreless innings in a win. The Astros are 20-1 in their last 21 versus Seattle and 12-0 in their last 12 home games against the Mariners. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
07-26-20	Marlins +1.5 v. Phillies		11-6	Win	100	10 h 50 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Miami +1.5. The Marlins have split the first two games of this series in Philadelphia, and they will be an underdog in the rubber match. Jose Urena will toe the slab for the Fish in Game 3, and he is coming off a solid outing in summer warmup games. He tossed three scoreless innings against Atlanta last week. Urena didn't have a great season in 2019, but he did pitch well against Philly. He logged a 1.80 ERA in three appearances versus the Phillies. Vince Velasquez will go for the home side, and he's the team's 5th starter. He was 0-1 with a 7.06 ERA in five starts against the Marlins last year. Miami was 13-7 with a +18 run differential in Grapefruit League this spring. Take MIA. GL, Jesse Schule
07-25-20	Angels +1.5 v. A's		4-1	Win	100	15 h 54 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the LAA +1.5. The Halos forced extra innings in Game 1, and I expect another close game here on Saturday. Dylan Bundy will toe the slab for LA, and he was 3-1 with a 1.59 ERA in four starts this spring. He's gotta feel like he won the lottery getting out of Baltimore. The A's hand the ball to Sean Manea, who only made four starts in 2019. He was 0-2 with an ERA north of 10.00 in spring and summer. The Angels have won four in a row versus left handed starters. Take LAA. GL, Jesse Schule
07-25-20	Marlins +1.5 v. Phillies		1-7	Loss	-119	15 h 54 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Miami +1.5. After a solid spring, the Marlins won their season opener on the road at Philly. Caleb Smith will toe the slab for the Fish in Game 2, and the Marlins will once again be an underdog. Smith pitched well against Philly last year, going 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA. The Phillies hand the ball to Zack Wheeler, who's last major league start was a loss to the Marlins last September. Miami has won three of the last five, and six of their last 10 versus Philly. Take MIA. GL, Jesse Schule
07-25-20	Blue Jays +1.5 v. Rays		1-4	Loss	-144	14 h 58 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Toronto +1.5. The Blue Jays had a solid spring, and they won at Tampa on Opening Day. Matt Shoemaker will toe the slab for Toronto in Game 2, and he's coming off a very impressive spring. The Rays hand the ball to Ryan Yarbrough, who is listed as the team's 4th starter. He has good numbers against the Jays, but he may only be used as an opener. The Jays are going for a fourth straight win against Tampa. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule
10-29-19	Nationals +1.5 v. Astros		7-2	Win	100	12 h 25 m	Show
This is a 5* play on Washington +1.5. Here is what I said prior to Game 2: "The Astros lost Game 1 as the big home favorite, and they are still heavily favored in Game 2. I like Washington's chances of at least keeping this game close. Stephen Strasburg will toe the slab for the Nats, and he's 3-0 with a 1.64 ERA in four post-season starts. The Nationals won all four of those games. The Astros hand the ball to Justin Verlander, who has been far from perfect in the playoffs. He's allowed a total of 10 runs while going winless in his last three starts. The Nats have a far better team batting average versus Verlander than the Astros do against Strasburg." The same matchup in Game 6 and I see it the same way. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule
10-26-19	Astros v. Nationals +1.5		8-1	Loss	-165	10 h 43 m	Show
This is a 7* play on the Washington Nationals. The Astros are back in the series after winning Game 3, but I still like the Nationals as the home underdog in Game 4. Patrick Corbin will toe the slab for Washington. "These are games I want to pitch in," Corbin said. "I'm really looking forward to the opportunity to go out there and help us win a ball game. This is what you prepare for all offseason, to pitch in these games and just to have the opportunity to go out there, give it my best." He was 8-2 with a 2.40 ERA at home in Washington during the regular season. The Astros will turn to their bullpen, and 24 year old Jose Urquidy will throw the first pitch. The right-hander has allowed a run on six hits and a couple walks in 4 1/3 innings this post-season. Adam Eaton is batting .500 in the series, and he's 2-for-2 with a pair of home runs lifetime versus Roberto Osuna. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule
10-25-19	Astros v. Nationals +1.5	Top	4-1	Loss	-138	31 h 21 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Washington Nationals. Washington has been the better team throughout the playoffs, getting clutch hits and excellent starting pitching since day 1. The Astros are still considered the favorite after losing the first two games at home, but my money is on the Nats once again. Anibal Sanchez will toe the slab for Washington, and while he doesn't have the same star power as names like Verlander and Greinke, he's been the more dominant pitcher in these playoffs. He came one inning away from a no-hitter in Game 1 of the NLCS versus St. Louis. The Astros hand the ball to Zack Greinke, who just hasn't been all that sharp in the playoffs. He's given up 10 runs on 15 hits in three appearances, without recording a win. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule
10-23-19	Nationals +1.5 v. Astros		12-3	Win	100	19 h 17 m	Show
8*
10-22-19	Nationals +1.5 v. Astros		5-4	Win	100	15 h 27 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Washington Nationals +1.5. The Nats are the surprise team in the World Series, facing an Astros team that was favored to win it all since the beginning of the season. In a battle of aces, and with Washington having the hotter bats, the underdog looks like the play here. Gerrit Cole will toe the slab for Houston, and he's been untouchable in the post-season. He will face a Washington lineup that has had some success against him in the past. The Nats have been the highest scoring team in the playoffs, hitting for the highest average. Anthony Rendon is batting .385 lifetime versus Cole (13 at bats) and he comes into the World Series with the highest post-season batting average (.375) of any of the active players. The Nats hand the ball to Max Scherzer, who is 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA in the playoffs. He tossed seven scoreless innings, striking out 11 in his last start. Scherzer averaged nine strikeouts per start in the regular season. Jose Altuve is 2-for-11 lifetime versus Scherzer. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule
10-14-19	Cardinals +1.5 v. Nationals		1-8	Loss	-185	6 h 24 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the St. Louis Cardinals +1.5. So far runs have been hard to come by in the NLCS, with Washington winning 2-0 in Game 1 and 3-1 in Game 2. All signs point to another pitcher's duel here in Game 3, but I like St. Louis to break out offensively. This is the same team that scored 10 runs in the first inning in Game 5 in Atlanta, which was the last time Jack Flaherty pitched. The 23 year old was 7-2 with an ERA under 1.00 in his final 15 starts of the regular season. Stephen Strasburg will go for for the Nats, and he's been great as well. He was bailed out by the bats though in Game 5 in LA, after giving up three runs in the first two innings. The Cardinals are 8-3 in their last 11 road games. Take STL. GL, Jesse Schule
10-12-19	Yankees +1.5 v. Astros		7-0	Win	100	20 h 43 m	Show
8*
10-11-19	Nationals +1.5 v. Cardinals		2-0	Win	100	14 h 12 m	Show
This is a 7* play on the Washington Nationals. The Nats will be the underdog in Game 1 at St. Louis, but I like their chances of pulling off an upset. Anibal Sanchez will toe the slab for Washington, and he was sharp in his start in the Division Series. He went five innings, allowing one run on four hits and striking out nine. The Cardinals hand the ball to Miles Mikolas, who was also sharp in his start against the Braves. He hasn't had much success against Washington though. The Nats are batting .367 over a combined 90 at bats versus Mikolas. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule
10-09-19	Nationals +1.5 v. Dodgers		7-3	Win	100	18 h 25 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Washington Nationals. The Dodgers have a history of choking in the playoffs, and they are on the verge of another bitter disappointment. I have to take the Nationals as the underdog in game that I just can't see the Dodgers being favored to win, let alone cover a point spread. Walker Buehler was lights out in Game 1, but I can't bet on a 25 year old with very little playoff experience to outduel a veteran like Stephen Strasburg. Strasburg in the playoffs so far has pitched nine innings in two appearances, allowing a run on five hits with 14 strikeouts. The Dodgers lineup has hit just .194 over 155 at bats versus Strasburg. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule
10-08-19	Astros -1.5 v. Rays		1-4	Loss	-137	12 h 31 m	Show
8*
10-07-19	Yankees v. Twins +1.5		5-1	Loss	-117	11 h 51 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Minnesota +1.5. The Yankees are going for the sweep in Game 3 tonight in Minnesota, but I like the Twins to stay alive and force a Game 4. Jake Odorizzi will toe the slab for Minnesota, and he looked pretty sharp down the stretch. The Twins are 7-2 in his last nine starts. He's got solid numbers against the Yankees over the last three seasons (3-4, 3.48 ERA in seven starts). The Yankees hand the ball to Luis Severino, who has only pitched a total of 12 innings this season. His last start was on the road at Texas, and he allowed two runs on one hit and four walks in three innings in a loss. Nelson Cruz is 4-for-8 (.500) lifetime versus Severino. Take MIN. GL, Jesse Schule
10-05-19	Rays v. Astros -1.5		1-3	Win	100	9 h 32 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Houston. The Astros are a big favorite in Game 2 of the ALDS versus Tampa, and for good reason. The Rays are 1-6 in their last seven Divisional Playoff games, and the Astros are 10-4 in their last 14 playoff home games. Justin Verlander did his job in Game 1, and Gerrit Cole gets the call in Game 2. The Astros are 51-16 in Coles last 67 starts, and they are 24-6 in his last 30 home starts. The Rays are 1-4 in the last five meetings in Houston. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
09-02-19	Padres +1.5 v. Diamondbacks		7-14	Loss	-160	7 h 32 m	Show
This is a 7* play on the Padres. San Diego won three of four in a series in San Francico, and I like the Padres as an underdog in Game 1 in Arizona. Cal Quanrtrill will toe the slab for San Diego, and the rookie is having a solid season. He's 4-3 with a 3.22 ERA since the All Star break. The D'Backs hand the ball to Mike Leake, who is 0-1 with a 6.06 ERA in three starts in Arizona since coming over from Seattle. The Padres have won seven of the last eight head to head meetings. Take SD. GL, Jesse Schule
09-02-19	Mets v. Nationals +1.5		7-3	Loss	-157	13 h 4 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Washington +1.5. The Mets have lost seven of their last nine, yet they are favored here in Washington against the Nats who have won four straight. Joe Ross will toe the slab for the Nats, and he's been dealing in his last five starts. Ross (3-3, 5.36 ERA) has won five straight starts going 3-0 with a 1.05 ERA during that span. The Mets hand the ball to Noah Syndergaard, who is better at home than he is on the road. Syndergaard has nine wins this season, and only three of those have come on the road. Syndergaard is coming off a career worst start versus the Cubs, allowing 10 runs in just three innings. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule
08-17-19	Marlins v. Rockies -1.5	Top	4-11	Win	100	26 h 13 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies host Miami in Game 2 of a home series Saturday, and the pitching matchup appears to favor the home team. German Marquez will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's having a fine season. Marquez (11-5, 4.75 ERA) allowed three runs on five hits, striking out nine in eight innings in a win at San Diego his last time out. The Marlins hand the ball to Hector Noesi, who has allowed 10 runs and has walked six in two appearances this season. Marquez allowed one run on two hits over six innings in a win over Miami earlier this season. Take COL. GL, Jesse Schule
07-27-19	Rangers +1.5 v. A's	Top	4-5	Win	100	22 h 22 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Texas Rangers +1.5. Texas has come into Oakland and won both the first two games of this series, but they are still a big underdog in Game 3. Adrian Sampson will toe the rubber for Texas, and he's pitched pretty well against Oakland this season. He's 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA in three appearances versus the Athletics. The A's hand the ball to Homer Bailey, who hasn't had much luck against Texas. He's 0-2 with a 10.13 ERA in two starts against the Rangers. The Rangers are batting .326 over a combined 86 at bats versus Bailey. Take TEX. GL, Jesse Schule
07-23-19	Cubs v. Giants +1.5		4-5	Win	100	25 h 39 m	Show
5*
07-13-19	Astros v. Rangers +1.5	Top	7-6	Win	100	25 h 21 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Texas. The Rangers have won outright as an underdog in both of the first two games of this home series versus Houston. Texas has a better home record than the Astros do on the road, and I'll take them as the underdog here in Game 3. Mike Minor will toe the rubber for the Rangers, and he's been dealing in 2019. Minor (8-4, 2.54 ERA) has already faced Houston twice this season, going 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA in those games. The Astros hand the ball to Wade Miley, who has lost two of his last three starts on the road. He has dramatic split stats, with an ERA of 1.86 at home and an ERA of 4.56 on the road. Houston is just 1-6 in their last seven at Texas. Take TEX. GL, Jesse Schule
07-11-19	Astros v. Rangers +1.5		0-5	Win	100	19 h 38 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Texas Rangers. The Rangers are emerging as a playoff contender coming out of the All Star break with a record of 48-42. They host the Astros in their first game of the second half, and they are 29-17 at home so far. Lance Lynn will toe the rubber for the Rangers, and he's 7-1 in his last 10 starts. He's 7-0 in nine home starts this season. The Astros hand the ball to Framber Valez, who has been roughed up in back to back starts. He's allowed 11 runs on 12 hits over 6 1/3 innings in his last two appearances. The Astros are 4-9 in their last 13 games versus a right-handed starter. The play is on Texas. GL, Jesse Schule
06-26-19	Rays v. Twins +1.5		4-6	Win	100	6 h 43 m	Show
This is a 5* play on Minnesota. The Twins are 25-13 at home, and they have six more wins than Tampa overall this season. I like Minny as a home dog in Game 3. Jake Odorizzi will toe the slab for the Twins, and he's having a solid year. Odorizzi (10-3, 2.58 ERA) allowed four runs on eight hits in four innings in a loss at Kansas City his last time out. He had won nine straight before that, and he's 6-0 with a 1.91 ERA at home. The Rays hand the ball to Charlie Morton, who had been rolling until losing back to back starts. He faces the highest scoring team in the major leagues tonight. Take MIN. GL, Jesse Schule
06-26-19	Pirates v. Astros -1.5		14-2	Loss	-120	6 h 32 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Houston -1.5. The Astros don't often lose at home, coming into tonight's game against the Pirates with a 28-11 record at Minutemaid Park. The pitching matchup tonight favors Houston, as both teams send youngsters to the mound. Framber Valdez (3-3, 3.61 ERA) has done a lot more than Dario Agrazal (0-0, 4.50 ERA) to suggest that he can pitch in the major leagues. Houston has better bats, a better bullpen, and they are 70-30 in their last 100 home games versus a right-handed starter. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
06-24-19	Dodgers v. Diamondbacks +1.5		5-8	Win	100	8 h 16 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Arizona. The D'Backs are an underdog at home in Game 1 versus the Dodgers, and I like their chances with Zack Greinke on the mound. Greinke (8-3, 2.91 ERA) allowed five runs on 11 hits over seven innings in a home loss to Colorado his last time out. He's still 3-1 with a 3.06 ERA in seven home starts, and has a career record of 7-6 with a 4.28 in 16 starts against the Dodgers. Kerhshaw has been less than perfect at Chase Field, going 6-8 with a 3.70 ERA in 15 starts. The Diamondbacks are 35-17 in Greinkes last 52 home starts. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
06-15-19	Rangers +1.5 v. Reds		4-3	Win	100	10 h 31 m	Show
This is a 5* play on Texas. The Rangers won Game 1 of this series in Cincinnati, and they appear to have a favorable matchup in Game 2 Saturday. Mike Minor will toe the rubber for the Rangers, and he's been dealing in 2019. Minor (5-4, 2.52 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on four hits, striking out six in eight innings in a win at Boston his last time out. The Reds hand the ball to Tanner Roark, who has lost four of his last five starts. Roark (4-5, 3.74 ERA) allowed four runs on six hits and two walks over five innings in a loss to Philly his last time out. He's 1-4 with a 3.86 ERA in seven home starts. The Rangers rank 2nd in the major leagues in scoring, while Cincinnati ranks 25th. Take TEX. GL, Jesse Schule
06-14-19	Diamondbacks +1.5 v. Nationals		3-7	Loss	-128	5 h 50 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Arizona +1.5. The D'Backs have more wins on the road (23) than the Nationals have at home (15). Arizona comes into Game 2 in Washington as winners of seven of their last eight, while the Nats have lost four of their last seven. Robbie Ray will toe the slab for the visitors, and he's having another solid season. Ray (5-3, 3.54 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on five hits, striking out 10 in 6 2/3 innings in a win at Toronto his last time out. The Nats hand the ball to Max Scherzer, who still hasn't won a game in Washington this year. He's pitched well enough, but he is 0-4 with a 2.89 ERA in seven home starts. The Nats bullpen still ranks dead last in the majors with an ERA of 6.24. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
06-12-19	Cubs v. Rockies +1.5		10-1	Loss	-109	12 h 5 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies have won 10 straight home games, and they are an underdog in Game 3 of this home series versus Chicago today. The Cubs have been brutal on the road, losing five straight. Antonio Senzatela will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and while his numbers don't jump off the page, he does win games. He's coming off three consecutive quality starts, with the Rockies winning all three games. The Cubs hand the ball to Cole Hamels, who has lost his last two starts on the road. The Cubs have lost six of their last eight versus Colorado, and they are 10-21 in the last 31 meetings in Colorado. Take COL. GL, Jesse Schule
06-11-19	Pirates +1.5 v. Braves		5-7	Loss	-143	6 h 57 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates have lost four straight, but they did take two of three in a home series versus Atlanta last week. Chris Archer was on the mound for one of those wins, and he will be on the mound in Game 2 in Atlanta tonight. Archer has owned the Braves. Atlanta is hitting a combined .168 over 149 at bats versus the veteran. The Braves hand the ball to Mike Foltynewicz, who has been hit hard by the Pirates. The right-hander allowed three runs on six hits in a 6-1 loss to Pittsburgh his last time out. He's 1-3 with a 6.88 ERA in three starts versus Pittsburgh the last three seasons. Josh Bell is 4-for-8 lifetime versus Foltynewizc. Take PIT. GL, Jesse Schule
05-31-19	Blue Jays v. Rockies -1.5		6-13	Win	100	7 h 54 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Rockies. Colorado will host the Blue Jays in Game 1 of a home series Friday, in what looks like quite a mismatch. The Rockies are 6-1 on their current home stand, while the Jays have lost seven of their last eight. German Marques will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's been dealing in 2019. Marquez ( 5-2 with a 3.56) allowed four runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings in a home win over Baltimore his last time out. He's 2-0 with a 4.45 ERA in his last five starts. The Jays hand the ball to Edwin Jackson, who still doesn't seem to belong in a major league rotation. He's been torched for 16 runs on 20 hits over 14 innings in three appearances since being called up. Jackson allowed eight runs on 10 hits in 4 1/3 innings, losing his last start at Coors Field. Take COL. GL, Jesse Schule
05-28-19	Brewers +1.5 v. Twins		3-5	Loss	-185	7 h 55 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers are a half a game out of first place in the NL Central, and after winning Game 1 in Minnesota they will be an underdog in Game 2. Zack Davies will toe the slab for the visitors, and he's having a breakout season. Davies (5-0, 2.43 ERA) allowed six runs on six hits in just three innings in an 11-9 home win over Cincinnati his last time out. He's 2-0 with a 2.17 ERA in five starts on the road. The Twins hand the ball to Devin Smeltzer, who was called up to fill in for scheduled starter Martin Perez. Take MIL. GL, Jesse Schule
05-18-19	Cubs +1.5 v. Nationals		2-5	Loss	-173	10 h 19 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs roughed up the Nationals in Game 1 in Washington, and the struggling Nats are still listed as a favorite in Game 2. Stephen Strasburg will toe the slab for Washington, and he's coming off back to back losses. The 30 year old allowed six runs on 10 hits and four walks over a combined 12 2/3 innngs in losses at LA and Milwaukee. He's 0-2 with a 7.56 ERA in three starts under the lights in 2019. The Cubs hand the ball to Jon Lester, who has been solid in all situations. Lester (3-1, 1.16 ERA) allowed one run on nine hits, striking out six in 6 2/3 innings in a win over the Brewers his last time out. Washington ranks dead last in the majors in ERA by reliever (6.82). Take CHC. GL, Jesse Schule
05-12-19	Yankees +1.5 v. Rays		7-1	Win	100	3 h 11 m	Show
This is an 8* play on NYY +1.5. The Yankees have split the first two games of this series in Tampa, and they look good as the underdog in Game 3 on Sunday. Masahiro Tanaka will toe the slab for the Bronx Bombers, and he's winless in his last three starts. The 30 year old is 6-4 with a 4.11 ERA in his last 11 starts versus Tampa, and he's 3-3 in Tampa during that span. The Rays hand the ball to Blake Snell, who hasn't been as sharp as he was a year ago. He's 3-4 with a 4.37 ERA in his last 11 starts versus New York. Kevin Cash comments about recent injuries: "Yesterday was probably the low point of the season. We lost a tough ballgame and also knowing that we're scrambling to find some catchers and that we lost one of the best pitchers in baseball the early part of the season. It was good to see the guys bounce back." Take NYY. GL, Jesse Schule
05-06-19	Marlins v. Cubs -1.5		6-5	Loss	-113	7 h 21 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Chicago Cubs. It was a poor start to 2019 for the Cubbies, but they come into Game 1 of this home series versus Miami sitting in first place in the Central, and they have won seven straight. Cole Hamels will toe the slab for Chicago, and he's a perfect 3-0 in six starts with an ERA of 3.19. He tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out eight in a win at Miami a few weeks ago. The Fish hand the ball to Sandy Alcantra, who has lost his last four starts. He was lit up for five runs on seven hits in six innings in a 6-0 loss to the Cubs in mid April. Miami ranks dead last in the majors leagues in runs scored. Take CHC. GL, Jesse Schule
04-25-19	Indians +1.5 v. Astros		2-1	Win	100	6 h 9 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Cleveland Indians +1.5. The Indians got off to a slow start, but they come into Game 1 in Houston as winners of 5-of-8 and sitting just a half game out of first place in the AL Central. Trevor Bauer will toe the slab for the Tribe, and he's off to a solid start in 2019. Bauer (2-1, 2.20 ERA) allowed two runs on three hits, striking out 10 batters over 6 1/3 innings in a no decision versus the Braves his last time out. The Astros hand the ball to Gerrit Cole, who hasn't looked as sharp this season as he did a year ago. Cole (1-2, 5.22 ERA) was torched for nine runs on nine hits and three walks in just 4 1/3 innings in a loss at Texas his last time out. Jose Ramirez was 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI last night, and he's 1-for-3 with a home run lifetime versus Cole. Take CLE. GL, Jesse Schule
04-20-19	Diamondbacks +1.5 v. Cubs		6-0	Win	100	18 h 9 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Arizona D'Backs +1.5. Arizona lost Game 1 of this series by a score of 5-1, but they might have better luck in Game 2 with Zack Greinke on the mound. Greinke (2-1, 5.79 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on four hits over seven innings in a home win over San Diego his last time out. The D'Backs have won each of his last three starts, striking out 25 batters in 19 2/3 innings in those games. The Cubs hand the ball to Yu Darvish, who is coming off a solid start. He allowed a pair of runs on four hits and four walks in 5 2/3 innings in a win at Miami. Prior to that he was torched for five runs on five hits in 5 1/3 innings in a home loss to Pittsburgh. Adam Jones is 2-for-3 with a home run lifetime versus Darvish. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
04-17-19	Giants +1.5 v. Nationals		6-9	Loss	-163	6 h 45 m	Show
This is an 8* play on SF +1.5. The Giants have won four of five heading into Game 2 in Washington, and they send a hot pitcher to the mound tonight. Jeff Samardzija will toe the slab for the Giants, and he's coming off a gem in his last start. He tossed seven scoreless innings allowing just three hits and fanning seven in a home win over Colorado. The Nats hand the ball to Jeremy Hellickson, who is also off to a good start to 2019. The veteran has only pitched eight innings so far, and he allowed a pair of runs on three hits in two innings of work at home. Washington's bullpen ranks dead last in the majors with an ERA of 7.83. Take SF. GL, Jesse Schule
04-17-19	Red Sox +1.5 v. Yankees		3-5	Loss	-170	5 h 15 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Boston Red Sox +1.5. The Red Sox and the Yankees are struggling so far. Boston has just three wins in 12 games on the road, while New York has just three wins in nine games at home. Nathan Eovaldi will toe the rubber for the Red Sox, and the former Yankee has pitched just well enough for his team to win. While he doesn't have great numbers, the Sox are 3-0 in his three starts so far. The Yankees hand the ball to J.A. Happ, who is 0-2 with an 11.25 ERA in two home starts. He was torched for six runs on nine hits in just four innings in a loss to the White Sox his last time out. With all the Yankees injuries, I don't see why they should be a favorite in this game. Take BOS. GL, Jesse Schule
04-17-19	Reds +1.5 v. Dodgers		2-3	Win	100	2 h 50 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Cincinnati +1.5. The Reds come into Game 3 of this series off back to back losses, but Game 1 was a close game decided by a walkoff in the bottom of the ninth. Another close game might be on tap here this afternoon. Sonny Gray will toe the rubber for the Reds, and he's had a solid start to 2019. Gray (0-2, 2.03 ERA) gave up just two hits and struck out six in four scoreless innings in a win over Miami his last time out. Prior to that he pitched a gem in a 2-0 loss to Pittsburgh, giving up just one run on three hits while fanning seven in six frames. The Dodgers hand the ball to Walker Buehler, whos is off to rough start to the season. The right-hander allowed five runs on five hits and a pair of walks in just four innings in a loss at St. Louis his last time out. Take CIN. GL, Jesse Schule
04-16-19	Reds +1.5 v. Dodgers		1-6	Loss	-125	10 h 16 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Cincinnati Reds. The Dodgers won Game 1 of this series by a score of 4-3, and we might expect another close game here in Game 2 at Chavez Ravine. Tyler Mahle will toe the rubber for the Reds, and he's off to a hot start. Mahle (0-0, 0.82 ERA) allowed one run on four hits, striking out seven in five innings in a win over Miami his last time out. He faced the Dodgers once last year, allowing one run on three hits in five innings in a victory. The Dodgers hand the ball to Kenta Maeda, who is coming off a loss his last time out. He gave up five runs on seven hits over 5 1/3 innings in loss at St. Louis. Clay Bellinger (NL home run leader) left last night's game after being hit by a pitch. Take CIN. GL, Jesse Schule
04-15-19	Rockies +1.5 v. Padres		5-2	Win	100	8 h 11 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Colorado +1.5. The Rockies had lost eight straight before winning 4-0 in San Francisco last night, and they might carry some momentum into tonight's series opener in San Diego. Antonio Senzatela will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's making his season debut. He's 4-1 with a 3.55 ERA in 10 career appearances versus San Diego. The Padres hand the ball to Joey Lucchesi, who is coming off a rough outing his last time out. He allowed seven runs on seven hits and a pair of walks over just four innings in a loss to San Francisco. The Padres are 4-6 straight up in their last 10 head to head meetings versus Colorado. They have only covered the runline in two of those 10 games. Take COL. GL, Jesse Schule
04-15-19	Cardinals +1.5 v. Brewers		7-10	Loss	-165	6 h 42 m	Show
This is a 7* play STL +1.5. The Cardinals come into Milwaukee as winners of six of their last seven, and they might just tee off on a young Milwaukee pitcher in Game 1. Freddy Peralta will toe the slab for the Brewers, and the 22 year old was hit hard in his season debut at home. He allowed four runs on six hits and three walks in just three innings in a 9-5 loss to St. Louis. The Cardinals hand the ball to Dakota Hudson, who got the start opposite Peralta in that game. He allowed four runs on seven hits and a pair of walks over 4 1/3 innings in that game. He hasn't allowed a run in two appearances since. The over is 4-1 in Peralta's last five home starts. Take STL. GL, Jesse Schule
04-15-19	Blue Jays +1.5 v. Twins		5-3	Win	100	6 h 41 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Toronto Blue Jays +1.5. The Jays have struggled to score runs, but they have to be happy with their starting pitching. One of the biggest surprises is the successful start for Matt Shoemaker. The veteran is 3-0 with a 0.92 ERA in his first three starts with the team. He's only faced the Twins once over the last three seasons, allowing two runs on five hits over 6 1/3 innings in a victory. The Twins hand the ball to Martin Perez, who is the team's fifth starter. The southpaw has allowed five runs on six hits and six walks over just 4 2/3 innings in his last two appearances. Justin Smoak is batting .389 lifetime versus Perez. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule
04-14-19	Brewers +1.5 v. Dodgers		1-7	Loss	-146	6 h 0 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Milwaukee +1.5. The Brewers have won both of the first two games of this series in LA, and they look good as the underdog here in Game 3 on Sunday. Jhoulys Chacin will toe the slab for the Brewers, and he's won two of his first three starts. The right-hander was 10-3 with a 3.33 ERA on the road last season. The Dodgers hand the ball to Ross Stripling, who is still looking for his first victory. He allowed four runs on five hits over five innings in 4-0 loss at St. Louis his last time out. The Dodgers bullpen has struggled so far, with an ERA over 5.00. Take MIL. GL, Jesse Schule
04-14-19	Padres +1.5 v. Diamondbacks		4-8	Loss	-170	6 h 60 m	Show
This is an 8* play on San Diego +1.5. San Diego sits in first place in the NL West, but the Padres will be an underdog on the road at Arizona today. The D'Backs are struggling, sitting 4.5 games back in the standings with a record of 6-9. Eric Lauer will toe the slab for San Diego, and the 23 year old has been spectacular so far this season. He allowed just one run on seven hits over five innings in a win at Arizona last year, his only previous start at Chase Field. The D'Backs hand the ball to Zack Greinke, who is still one of the best pitchers in the National League. He allowed four runs on seven hits over 6 2/3 innings in a 5-4 home win over Texas his last time out. Manuel Margot has not been fooled by Greinke, going 6-for-10 with a home run lifetime versus the veteran. Take SD. GL, Jesse Schule
04-14-19	Pirates +1.5 v. Nationals		4-3	Win	100	3 h 26 m	Show
This is a 9* play on Pittsburgh +1.5. The Pirates have split the first two games of this series in Washington, and they will be a big underdog in the rubber match. Jameson Taillon will toe the slab for the Pirates, and he's coming off a rough start his last time out. He's 0-2 with a 3.00 ERA in three starts this season, after finishing last season strong by going 8-3 with a 2.33 ERA in his final 13 starts. The Nats hand the ball to Max Scherzer, who is 0-2 at home so far. The 34 year old pitched well in losses to the Mets and Phillies. The Nats will hope he can go deep into this game, because their bullpen is statistically the worst in the majors. Take PIT. GL, Jesse Schule
04-13-19	Pirates +1.5 v. Nationals		2-3	Win	100	6 h 3 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Colorado +1.5. The Rockies lost again last night in San Francisco, falling 3-2 in extra innings. They will be a big underdog in Game 3, and I like their chances of taking advantage of a struggling Giants ace. Madison Bumgarner will toe the slab for the Giants, and he's not the pitcher he once was. The 29 year old has given up a dozen runs on 14 hits over 19 innings in three starts. The Giants lost all three of those games, and he surrendered four home runs. The Rockies hand the ball to Kyle Freeland, who is 3-0 with a 2.08 ERA in his last four starts versus San Francisco. The Rockies are 23-8 in Freelands last 31 starts. Take COL. GL, Jesse Schule
04-13-19	Rockies +1.5 v. Giants		2-5	Loss	-190	4 h 28 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Colorado +1.5. The Rockies lost again last night in San Francisco, falling 3-2 in extra innings. They will be a big underdog in Game 3, and I like their chances of taking advantage of a struggling Giants ace. Madison Bumgarner will toe the slab for the Giants, and he's not the pitcher he once was. The 29 year old has given up a dozen runs on 14 hits over 19 innings in three starts. The Giants lost all three of those games, and he surrendered four home runs. The Rockies hand the ball to Kyle Freeland, who is 3-0 with a 2.08 ERA in his last four starts versus San Francisco. The Rockies are 23-8 in Freelands last 31 starts. Take COL. GL, Jesse Schule
04-12-19	Pirates +1.5 v. Nationals		6-3	Win	100	5 h 27 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5. The 6-5 Nats will be a huge favorite in Game 1 of this home series versus the 6-5 Pirates, and there appears to be value in fading the home favorite. Patrick Corbin will toe the slab for the Nats, and he's been just average so far. The southpaw allowed three runs on six hits over six innings in a loss to the Mets his last time out. All three runs came by way the long ball. The Pirates hand the ball to right-hander Trevor Williams, who is 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA so far in 2019. He is coming off a fantastic season last year, finishing with a 3.11 ERA in 31 starts. The Nationals lineup is batting a combined .205 in previous meetings versus Williams. It's also notable that the Nats have statistically the worst bullpen in baseball so far this season. Take PIT. GL, Jesse Schule
04-07-19	Rangers +1.5 v. Angels		2-7	Loss	-152	15 h 47 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Texas Rangers +1.5. The Rangers come into Game 4 in LA looking to salvage a series split after losing two of the first three games. They appear to have a favourable matchup here in the series finale. Shelby Miller will toe the rubber for the Rangers, and the 28 year old had a decent firt start for Texas. He's only faced LA once in his career, earning a win after allowing a pair of runs in six innings. The Halos hand the ball to Chris Stratton, who got smoked in his first start this season. Stratton allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks in 4 1/3 innings in a loss to Seattle. Last year the right-hander was 2-2 with a 7.02 ERA in eight starts in day games. The Angels are batting just .201 as a team so far this season. Take TEX. GL, Jesse Schule
04-07-19	Blue Jays +1.5 v. Indians		1-3	Loss	-145	12 h 50 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Toronto Blue Jays +1.5. The Jays have lost seven of their first 10 games, but three of those losses came by just one run. They look to avoid a sweep here at Cleveland, an with a favorable matchup on the mound, I like their chances. Marcus Stroman will toe the slab for Toronto, and he's given up just two runs in two starts so far this season. The right-hander is 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA in his last five starts against the Indians. The Tribe will had the ball to Mike Clevinger, who tossed seven scoreless innings striking out a dozen in a no decision against the White Sox in his season debut. Justin Smoak is 2-for-4 with a home run lifetime versus Clevinger. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule
04-05-19	Cubs +1.5 v. Brewers		10-13	Loss	-175	21 h 24 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Chicago Cubs +1.5. The Cubs won in Texas on Opening Day, but they have lost five straight since. They look to get back on track here in Milwaukee, and they appear to have a favorable matchup in Game 1. Jose Quintana will toe the slab for the Cubs, and he has owned the Brewers in previous meetings. He's 5-2 with a 1.88 ERA in his last nine starts against the Brewers. He's 3-1 with a 1.60 ERA in his last five starts at Miller Park. The Brewers hand the ball to Brandon Woodruff, who hasn't really fooled the Cubs. He's 0-0 with a 5.91 ERA over 10 2/3 innings against the Cubs since 2016. The Brewers have won five of six games, but they only covered the runline in one of those games. Take CHC. GL, Jesse Schule
04-03-19	Diamondbacks +1.5 v. Padres		1-4	Loss	-174	17 h 52 m	Show
This is a 7* play on Arizona +1.5. The Arizona Diamondbacks are 3-3 overall this season, and 4-2 as a runline underdog. I'll take Arizona plus the runs again in Game 2 in San Diego. Robbie Ray will toe the slab for the visitors, looking to bounce back from a loss to the Dodgers on Opening Day. He's owned the Padres, going 5-1 with a 3.74 ERA in his last 10 starts against San Diego. The Friars hand the ball to Joey Lucchesi, who blanked the Giants for 5 1/3 innings while winning his season debut. His numbers against Arizona are frightening (for Padres fans). He's 0-5 with a 6.07 ERA in six starts against the D'Backs. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
04-03-19	Rockies +1.5 v. Rays		1-0	Win	100	14 h 22 m	Show
This is a 7* play on the Rockies +1.5. After opening the season with back to back road wins in Miami, the Rockies come into Game 3 of this series in Tampa as losers of four straight. I like their chances of getting back on track here with German Marquez on the mound. Marquez allowed one run on two hits, striking out seven in six innings in a win over the Fish in his season debut. The right-hander was 8-5 with a 2.95 ERA in 17 starts on the road last season. The Rays hand the ball to Charlie Morton, who looked sharp in his season debut. The Rockies are 5-0 in Marquez's last five interleague starts. The Rockies are 9-4 in their last 13 interleague games. Take COL. GL, Jesse Schule

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