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DODGERS +105

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PHILLIES +125

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ORIOLES +120

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PIRATES -121

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PHILLIES +103

Toeing the slab for the Phillies will be Jake Arrieta and he has gone 3-1 with a 2.25 ERa in four starts on the year, including 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA in one starts on the road. In his career, he has gone 55-38 with a 3.75 ERA in 120 games (116 starts) on the road and 22-8 with a 3.53 ERA in 38 starts during March/ April. Arrieta has gone 3-3 with a 2.33 ERA in 11 career starts against the Mets, including 1-2 with a 2.96 ERA in four starts here at Citi Field. Arrieta beat the Mets 3-2 earlier in the year, allowing just two ERs on six hits in 8.0 innings work in the process.

The Phillies have been a good offensive team so far as they come in ranked 5th in the league in scoring, putting up 5.52 rpg, while also ranking 12th in hitting at .257 and 14th in homers with 29. On the mound, they have been average as they come in ranked 15th in the league in ERA at 4.46, while also ranking 21st in WHIP at 1.41 and 16th in Ks with 191. The bullpen ranks 13th in the league with a 4.07 ERA.

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PIRATES -133

Joe Musgrove will be on the mound for the fifth time of the season, aiming for his fourth consecutive Quality Start. Musgrove was outstanding once again in his latest effort, holding the Tigers to only two runs in seven innings, resulting in a no-decision in a 5-3 Pirates victory. The fourth-year right-hander did not allow a single run in his first three outings, and he enters this one with a dazzling 0.81 ERA and a 0.76 WHIP paired with a 1-1 record in 22.1 innings pitched. He squandered eight runs (seven earned) in 10 innings against the D-Backs in 2018, and he has conceded a total of eight runs in 11.1 career innings against Arizona.

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PADRES -145

The Padres are down six games in a row, and I like them against the struggling reds. This is a comeback bet.

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PHILLIES +141

The Phillies have a stud hitting the mound today. Eickhoff has 6 strike outs with no walks this year. The Rockies will counter with Gray, who is having a better year, but he will get smashed by the Phillies power hitters. Take the Phillies here.

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DODGERS -128

It's hard not to bet against Kershaw. The Dodgers have great offensive power, and should pull the victory against the Brewers.

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DEVIL RAYS -108

The Devil Rays still lead the conference but down two games. The Red Sox haven't looked good this year, and Tyler Glasnow is 4-0 with 24 strike outs and three walks. This is a great play for the Devil Rays!

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GIANTS +132

This is going to be the comeback play for the Giants. The Giants came up short yesterday, but I like Rodriguez againt veteran Archer. Rodriguez has 18 strike outs with just 4 walks this year.

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BREWERS +129

Anderson had two solid starts versus the Dodgers last season and his numbers against the current Dodgers hitters are pretty solid. Having made just once career start against the Brewers, Ryu is not familiar with Miller Park, which could also come into play here. Ryu has a 5.50 FIP against the current Brewers’ roster and the StatCast data definitely favors Anderson in this spot. With the Brewers riding a three-game losing streak, I’ll take my chances with them getting back on the winning track on Saturday.

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DEVIL RAYS -135

I am confident backing the Rays in this one. The Red Sox continue to play inconsistent baseball, and they have lost three straight, and four out of their last five games heading into Friday’s series opener. Also, Rick Porcello has yet to find his groove and Boston has lost in all three of his starts this season.

Furthermore, the Rays continue to shine, winning eight out of their last ten games heading into Friday’s game, and they are blowing teams away by multiple runs. Tampa Bay is averaging a remarkable 6.4 runs in their last ten games.

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GIANTS +125

Holland (1-2, 4.09 ERA) definitely has the stuff to get people out — the left-hander has struck out 27 in 22 innings thus far — but he also has been wild in and out of the strike zone. He has served up a home run in each of his four starts and walked 12.

All of that was on display Sunday versus Colorado, yielding a three-run homer to Nolan Arenado and four runs overall in six innings of a 4-0 defeat to the Rockies, walking four and striking out six.

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A'S

The Blue Jays were feisty enough to pull off a surprise series win on the road against the Twins, but they’ll have to take things up a notch if they’re expecting a repeat performance at Oakland Coliseum. Despite their inconsistent play, the A’s still remain one of the more well-rounded teams in the league. Perhaps their only problem is they do everything well and nothing spectacular.

That’s all fine and dandy when playing at home against a team like the Blue Jays.

The momentum carried by Toronto is also tethered to the fact that they rank among the worst run-scoring teams in the league. That’s typically a bad sign when going on the road against a top-15 batting team like the A’s. There is also the fact that the A’s got a day off, and they’ll be coming into this game well-rested and ready to go.

Marcus Stroman (1.99 ERA) has been solid for the Blue Jays on the mound, but he hasn’t had much success when facing against the Athletics—10.05 ERA, 26 hits, 16 earned runs and three homers in 14.1 innings. The Blue Jays might steal a game in this series, but Game 1 won’t be it. Give me the A’s in the series opener.

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Nationals -110

The Marlins have been atrocious offensively this season and their last 10 games are agonizing if you’re one of the few people admitting to being a fan of the team. Miami is 1-9 in that stretch: they scored 10 runs in their lone win, which came over the Phillies. In the other nine games combined, the Marlins have scored a total of EIGHT runs. They’ve been blanked four times in that nine-game stretch, twice by the Cubs and twice by the Reds. Meanwhile, they’ve allowed 54 runs in those nine losses. Washington is starting to come around and, after seeing the Marlins shut down 17-2 in the three losses to Chicago, you have to like Washington’s chances here.

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CUBS -160

I am siding with the Mariners in this contest. The Mariners are playing outstanding baseball on the road where they feature an 8-1 record on the season. Also, Seattle defeated the Angels in both meetings this season, outscoring L.A. by an 8-4 margin.

Furthermore, the Angels pitching has been an issue recently. They have squandered at least five runs in four consecutive games heading into Wednesday’s action, and the Mariners still lead the Majors with 42 home runs.

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PADRES -162

With the Reds coming off a sweep at the hands of the Dodgers and the Padres getting a day off to recharge after a pair of losses to Colorado, Paddack is worth taking a flyer on with the expectation San Diego refocuses after its first real hiccup of the year.

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MARINERS +111

I am siding with the Mariners in this contest. The Mariners are playing outstanding baseball on the road where they feature an 8-1 record on the season. Also, Seattle defeated the Angels in both meetings this season, outscoring L.A. by an 8-4 margin.

Furthermore, the Angels pitching has been an issue recently. They have squandered at least five runs in four consecutive games heading into Wednesday’s action, and the Mariners still lead the Majors with 42 home runs.

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DODGERS -104

The Dodgers have been a strong offensive team so far as they come in ranked 2nd in the league in scoring, putting up 6.10 rpg, while also ranking 2nd in hitting at .277 and 2nd in homers with 38. On the mound, they have been above average as they come in ranked 11th in the league in ERA at 4.20, while also ranking 6th in WHIP at 1.17 and 9th in K’s with 161. The bullpen ranks 20th in the league with a 4.78 ERA.

Urias will take the mound for the Dodgers today. This is a comeback game for Urias. He was looking good at practice.

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BRAVES -158

The Braves are expected to activate catcher Brian McCann (hamstring strain) from the disabled list before Wednesday’s game. Godley is 1-1 with a 7.41 ERA in three career outings against the Braves. Arizona is 9-17 in its last 26 at Atlanta. The Braves are 10-2 in their last 12 at home against right-handed starters, 8-4 in their last 12 against the National League West, 8-3 in Gausman’s last 11 starts, and 6-1 in his last seven home starts.

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CUBS -156

Miami utility man Martin Prado went 0-for-4 on Tuesday, ending his eight-game hitting streak. The Marlins on Tuesday optioned shortstop J.T. Riddle to Triple-A New Orleans and placed reliever Austin Brice (gastroenteritis) on the injured list. Chicago is 5-0 in the last five meetings between the two teams. The Marlins are 14-37 in their last 51 against left-handed starters, 7-20 in their last 27 against losing opponents, 0-4 in their last four that are the third of a series, and 2-5 in Alcantara’s last seven starts.

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Red Sox +112

Miami utility man Martin Prado went 0-for-4 on Tuesday, ending his eight-game hitting streak. The Marlins on Tuesday optioned shortstop J.T. Riddle to Triple-A New Orleans and placed reliever Austin Brice (gastroenteritis) on the injured list. Chicago is 5-0 in the last five meetings between the two teams. The Marlins are 14-37 in their last 51 against left-handed starters, 7-20 in their last 27 against losing opponents, 0-4 in their last four that are the third of a series, and 2-5 in Alcantara’s last seven starts.

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DODGERS -163

The pick here is Buehler gets back to pitching well at home before the Dodgers embark on their seven-game road swing through Milwaukee and Chicago. Los Angeles has scored at least seven runs in all of Buehler’s starts while giving him at least four to work with on all three occasions. This time he is able to use more of them in pitching the Dodgers to a win.

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DODGERS -157

Kershaw is coming out of rehab, looking good on the field. Today I like him as a favorite. The Reds are 5-9 for the season, not looking to good.

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CUBS 

Miami has struggled at the plate this season and that’s been a major issue for them in the early going. Even when they get a good start on the mound, as they did from Urena Sunday, the bats were silent. Chicago had an unexpected day off Sunday but they know that they can hit with the best teams in the league. Darvish has to get himself on track and facing a team that doesn’t have much in the way of pop is a good way to do that. Look for the Cubs to prevail here as Darvish gets his first win of the season.

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DODGERS -145

The Dodgers sputtered, dropping the first three games of their set in St. Louis and was in a slugfest on Thursday afternoon. Milwaukee has dropped four of five and was swept by an Angels team that was without Mike Trout Wednesday night. The Brewers have had problems of late and Burnes has allowed three homers in each of his first two starts. Facing a Los Angeles team that has the ability to hammer the ball all over the place seems like a bad matchup for the Brewers. Give the Dodgers the upper hand in this contest.

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PHILLIES -155

Jake Arrieta will make his third start of the season, eyeing his third straight Quality Start. Arrieta was solid in his latest effort, holding the Twins to three runs in seven innings, however, he was tagged with the loss to even his record at 1-1. The nine-year veteran right-hander limited the Braves to one run in six innings in his season debut. Arrieta had some trouble with the Marlins in 2018, posting a 4.91 ERA in four starts, and he features a 5-1 record with a strong 3.00 ERA in eight career starts against the divisional foes. Starlin Castro is 4 for 10 with two RBI’s against Arrieta, while Brian Anderson is 1 for 9, and Curtis Granderson is 10 for 32.

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BRAVES +110

Swanson is trying to keep the strong start in perspective. He batted .358 over his first 16 appearances last season before he began experiencing issues with his left wrist.

He ended up hitting .238 and underwent surgery in the offseason.

"It's been a challenge at times, but to go through so much stuff and get to this point now is fun," Swanson told reporters after Sunday's game. "But at the end of the day, this game is hard. So you just keep getting after it and preparing. That will lead to good things."

Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman slugged his first homer on Sunday. The three-time All-Star is batting .419 in 31 at-bats.

Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is batting just .129 with two homers in 31 at-bats.

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DODGERS +104

Mikolas allowed 1.071 baserunners per inning. He gave up 70 runs (63 earned) on 186 hits and 29 walks with 146 strikeouts in 200 2/3 innings. He averaged a league-best 1.3 walks per nine innings with a 5-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Mikolas was 8-4 at Busch Stadium last season with a 2.17 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP and a .227 opponents' batting average in 16 starts. He did not face the Dodgers last season.

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YANKEES +143

Tanaka has been lights out his two starts, allowing two runs over 12.1 innings with 12 strikeouts and no walks. He can take advantage of an Astros' lineup that has yet to find its footing, managing just 33 runs through 10 games so far.

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DODGERS -150

The Dodgers have beaten the Rockies 8 of 13 Games. Take them here.

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Red Sox -105

Both starters had their struggles in their first start this season and things have to improve for them in order to get on track. Price didn’t get any production on the offensive end when he took the hill in his last start but he wasn’t razor sharp. Weaver had a tough outing against a Dodgers team that has plenty of pop to utilize in their lineup. Boston’s lineup is extremely dangerous and is going to test Weaver much like the Dodgers did. The Red Sox are due to break out in all facets of the game. Maybe this is the night that it clicks for the defending champs. Look for Boston to come up with the win here.

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ANGELS -140

Stratton got pounded by the Mariners in the last game. Today they face the Rangers who is not your best team. The Angels should get the bounce back here.

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BREWERS -115

Burnes is trying to transition to a starting role after posting a 7-0 record and a 2.61 ERA in 30 appearances out of the bullpen last season. The 24-year-old had mixed results in his first big-league start Sunday against St. Louis, as he racked up 12 strikeouts but gave up four runs -- including three homers -- over five innings in a no-decision. Burnes made three relief appearances against the Cubs last season, allowing two runs in 4 1/3 innings.

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CARDINALS -112

The much-heralded Paddack put forth a very sharp debut in the majors Sunday against San Francisco, limiting the Giants to one run and two hits while striking out seven in five innings. Including his dominant spring training, he has 31 strikeouts and four walks over 20 1/3 innings in 2019. The Texas native was 13-6 with a 1.82 ERA in 37 games in the minors over four seasons.

Coming off a solid but injury-marred 2018, Wacha opened the season with six solid innings in a no-decision at Milwaukee. He struck out seven and allowed one run in the contest and has sustained just one loss in his last 15 starts dating to last year. Included in that stretch is a six-inning, one-run effort at San Diego last May, which left the 27-year-old Wacha at 3-0 with 2.32 ERA in five career starts versus the Padres.

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PHILLIES -143

The Phillies are 6-2 in Interleague games.  Arrieta will take the mound for the Phillies, and is 4-1 against a team with a winning record.

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PIRATES -125

The Pirates have recorded three straight shutout victories over the Reds as they enter the second contest of their three-game series. Cincinnati has recorded just 13 hits during the stretch and was limited to three in Friday's contest - two doubles and one single. Jung Ho Kang laced a run-scoring double in the seventh inning to snap a scoreless tie and Adam Frazier added an RBI double in the eighth. The Reds have gone 28 consecutive frames without scoring a run and offseason acquisitions Matt Kemp (1-for-16) and Yasiel Puig (3-for-24) are among the players off to anemic starts.

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TIGERS -129

Lopez was knocked around for four runs on six hits - two homers - and a walk in five innings against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The 26-year-old Puerto Rico native struck out five of the first 11 batters but gave up a pair of runs in the fourth and two more without recording an out in the sixth. Lopez made one start against Detroit last season and only recorded three outs while serving up seven runs and eight hits - three home runs.

Moore did his part in the Tigers' stellar first run through the rotation by dominating the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The 29-year-old scattered two hits and a walk over seven scoreless frames and struck out six but did not factor in the decision in a game Detroit went onto win 4-3. Moore is seeing Kansas City for the first time since 2015 and is 0-2 with a 5.91 ERA in four career starts against the Royals.

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ANGELS -147

The Angels have been on a slow start this year. Volquez is taking the mound for the Rangers, and he not as good as he use to be. I like Harvey here to pull the victory.

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PADRES -130

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ROYALS +138

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PADRES -115

This one is going to be interesting given the fact that the Diamondbacks have seen their bullpen depleted in the opening series of the season. Kelly is making his big league debut here at the age of 30 and while pitching in South Korea helped him figure out some mechanics, it’s a challenge to try and adjust to the big league level. San Diego has looked good in their first series of the season and the fact that they are giving their young guys a chance instead of waiting to call them up to manipulate service time is refreshing. Look for the Padres to come up with the upper hand in this one to get the victory.

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ROYALS +130

The Royals came into Sunday’s game against the White Sox with a chance to pull off a three-game sweep. There were broomsticks at the stadium but no sweeping, thanks to White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito. Call it kryptonite, allergies or just plum bad luck why Giolito equates to bad things happening for the Royals.

That trend continued in Game 3 of their series finale, when he retired 19 straight batters after walking second baseman Whit Merrifield. He ended the game with eight strikeouts, while allowing three hits and two runs over the course of 6.2 innings on the mound.

The Royals pull the upset here.

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REDS +108

Anthony DeSclafani will take the hill for the first time of the year in this contest. DeSclafani has talent, however, consistency has been an issue for the young right-hander. He recorded a weak 4.93 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP paired with a 7-8 record in 21 starts last season. The four-year veteran had some issues against Milwaukee last year, serving up 12 runs in 18 innings, and he holds a 3-3 record with a 4.91 ERA in 44 career innings against Milwaukee. Ryan Braun is 3 for 16 against DeSclafani, while Travis Shaw is 2 for 7, and Jesus Aguilar is 3 for 9.

The Brewers will counter with Chacin who has been a hit and miss. Take the Reds here.

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ASTROS -158

Houston’s Michael Brantley is 5-for-12 against Smyly, who owns a 1-2 record and 4.96 ERA in five career games (three starts) against the Astros. The Astros have gone 12-7 against the Rangers in each of the last two seasons. As for this pitching matchup, Peacock vs. a rusty Smyly favors the visitors. Houston is 42-20 in its last 62 series openers, 4-1 in Peacock’s last five starts, and 17-4 in its last 21 on the road against Texas. The Rangers are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings between the two teams.

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BRAVES +135

The Braves will be sending out Kyle Wright, who was 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA last year and will be making his first MLB start. The Phillies will counter with Jake Arrieta and he was 10-11 with a 3.96 ERA a season ago.

The Braves are down 0-2 for the year, and I like them for the comeback win here.

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CUBS -123

The Cubs were on the verge of putting the Rangers in a two-game hole before the seventh and eighth-inning comeback. However, they were shut down on offense for the last five innings of the game after building the initial 6-3 lead. It was a pretty remarkable turnaround performance for the Rangers after dropping the season-opener in lopsided fashion.

Can they duplicate that sort of magic in a rematch?

It’s hard to believe the Cubs will go completely silent for a five-inning stretch like that again, particularly after they hit the ball so well in Game 1. They’ll show up on Sunday and find a way to close out the game. Hamels has looked like a completely different pitcher with the Cubs (2.36 ERA) as opposed to when he was still playing with the Rangers (4.72 ERA).

The mound at Globe Park will be like home away from home in his return, and he’ll make good on what Darvish tried to deliver on Saturday. The bats won’t be nearly as hot for the Rangers in the series finale. I like the Cubs in this game.

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CARDINALS +105

This a make-or-break season for Wacha, who is in a walk year and has already seen fellow starter Miles Mikolas get an extension from the Cardinals. The 27-year-old is clearly a major league pitcher, but he needs to stay healthy to cash in either in St. Louis or elsewhere. The hedge here is he gets off to a positive start to wrap this series.

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PIRATES +118

I am siding with the Pirates in this contest. The Pirates excelled the Reds last season, winning 14 of the 19 meetings. Pirates’ starter Trevor Williams silenced the Reds in 2018, limiting them to only two runs paired with a 2-0 record in 12 innings pitched. Williams also had a solid spring, conceding only three earned runs in 11 innings. 

Furthermore, Reds’ starter Sonny Gray is coming off the worst season of his six-year career. Gray posted a 4.90 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP with the Yankees last season.

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MARLINS

The Rockies will send out Anderson to the mound. Anderson is a lefty and is not your best pitcher. Anderson is 7-19 in his last 26 starts. The Marlins have played well on Saturday's going 11-6. Take the Marlins here.

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DODGERS -135

The Dodgers have struggled in the last 9 games, but the Angels just surrendered 7 runs in yesterdays game. Dodgers should do well here.

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BREWERS -110

The Brewers are on a 9-3 Run and have been looking solid. They gave the BlueJays a beating in the last game 10-5. I'm going with the Trend here.

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PADRES -108

Padres are 17-10 this year in the preseason, playing a double back game with the Mariners. They blew them out yesterday 8-0. I like them here.

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ANGELS -129

The Angels are on a 6 game drought. I like the comeback play here.

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PIRATES -135

The Pirates have lost 5 games in the roll but hold a 7-10 record. Take the Pirates here for the comeback play.

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TIGERS +125

The Tigers are on a 4 game drought, and should bounce right here. This is a small play. Tigers are 4-4 on the road this year, while the Twins are on a 5 game winning streak.

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PADRES +103

The Padres are looking good this year. 5-0 at home and 4-5 on the road. Today they face the Royals are 7-1 at home. I like the dogs here.

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PADRES -108

The Padres are a solid 4-0 at home this year in the preseason. Today they face the struggling Reds who beat them recently 6-4. I like these comeback games.

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MARINERS +115

This is a good position for the Mariners. The Mariners have a trend, and I like betting the win and loss trends. This game should be high scoring.

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MARINERS

The Mariners are 13th overall with a total of 66 runs so far in preseason play. Seattle is batting at an average of .280, 5th best in the league. They are also 4th in on base percentage at .374 and 8th in slugging percentage at .472. Domingo Santana is batting at .467 and has delivered 7 RBIs and 3 homeruns.

Mariners win 6-3

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GIANTS +133

San Francisco has scored a total of 53 runs in Spring Training, 24th best in the Majors. The Giants are batting 17th at .259 and they are ranked 21st in on base percentage at .324. San Francisco’s slugging percentage of .459 is 12th in the league. Evan Longoria and Zach Green have two home runs each and Longoria has 4 RBIs while Green has 5 runs batted in.

Giants win 4-3

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YANKEES -194

The Yankees are 25th in the Majors in runs with a total of 51 scored. New York is ranked 12th in batting average at .263 and they are 14th in on base percentage at .345. The Yankees also have the 4th best slugging percentage in the league at .486. Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with 6 RBIs including three homers while batting at .462.

Yankees win 6-3

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ROCKIES

The Rockies can put up some runs in this game. The Rangers made some changes to the roster, and I predict they will have another bad season. Take the Rockies here by 4

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WHITE SOX

The White Sox have a power hitter named Eloy Jimenez who is the MLB #3 prospect. The team has made some changes, and I like them as a dog here.

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PADRES

The Padres are coming in 8-4 this year in the preseasons. They put up 11 runs against the Rangers in the last game. They are hot!

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MARINERS -170

Ironically, both of these pitchers last wins came against the team they are facing in this match up.  Gonzalez has more experience and is having the better year overall though.  With that said, so are the Mariners.  Seattle is the smart play here at home in this one.

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INDIANS -152

I really do not have much confidence in Tomlin after being demoted to reliever.  With that being said, without knowing the pitcher for the Indians, I will hold my nose and back the road team in that they have dominated the Royals at Kauffman in the past.  Also, the Indians will want to be sharp going into the postseason in their final series and will certainly take advantage of the ongoing success that they have experienced versus the Royals this year.

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CUBS -154

Chicago won seven out of the previous 14 H2H encounters but Pittsburgh won the last four, while the Cubs were victorious in six out of the past 11 meetings at the Wrigley Field. The Pirates are 1-4 in Williams’ last five starts vs. Cubs, while the Cubs are 5-1 in Lester’s previous six starts vs. Pirates, and the hosts need this win badly, so I am backing them to get it. The Cubs’ offense did a solid job in the opening two games of the series, but the offense is expected to do its job on this one and score five or six runs against the defense that allows 4.30 runs per contest.

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DIAMONDBACKS

With the team playing at home with their best pitcher, who used to be a Dodger, on the mound, expect to see a very intense game between the division rivals.

Offensively, the Diamondbacks have struggled this season, and their offense is the biggest reason they failed to make the playoffs this year. The team has a .235 batting average, which is 29th in the league. Their .310 on base percentage is 23rd, while their .398 slugging percentage is 22nd in the league. The Diamondbacks have scored 672 runs this season, which is 19th in the league.

Arizona’s pitching has been very good this year. Opponents have a .239 batting average against the Diamondbacks, which is ninth in the league. Their 3.75 ERA is sixth, while their 1.25 WHIP is 10th in the league.

Diamondbacks win at home

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METS -159

They’ll have right-hander Jacob DeGrom (9-9) with a 1.77 ERA on the mound. You have to feel bad for DeGrom this year. He’s been unreal for the Mets and has a shot at the Cy Young award, but they just have not been able help him out much when he’s been on the mound. A 9-9 record for a guy who is first in the NL in ERA 1.77, second in strikeouts 259, second in innings pitched 209, and second in WHIP 0.94, is very disappointing.

DeGrom has allowed just 13 runs over his last 10 games and the Mets are just 5-5 over that span.

It’s guys like Michael Conforto, who is the team leader in home runs 27 and RBI 80, that need to step up. But Conforto has really struggled against Braves pitching this season. He’s batting just .192 with just one RBI in 52 at bats against them this season.

Mets pull the win here.

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BREWERS -102

The Cardinals could be in for a tough game with Gant on the mound. He struggled in back-to-back starts for St. Louis, and he faces a hot team in Milwaukee. The Brewers should be able to get the job done Wednesday night.

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DIAMONDBACKS

Arizona’s pitching has been the team’s saving grace this season, but their pitchers have started to wilt late in the season. Opponents have a .240 batting average against the Diamondbacks, which is 10th in the league. Their 3.71 ERA is sixth, while their 1.25 WHIP is 10th in the league.

In his last start, Ray gave up two hits and two earned runs in 5.1 innings, helping the Diamondbacks get a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros. The team will need another solid performance from him to get the win against the Cubs.

This is the comeback play!

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BREWERS -162

I will pick the Reds to prevail in this matchup as they certainly have the momentum after a blowout win in game one on Monday night.  Combine this with the fact that the Brewers have dominated this series in the past eleven games by winning seven of those matchups, I like the second place Brewers as the strongest play in this instance.

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BREWERS -183

This has seen Anderson step up in the fray with strong play in his first two outings of the month despite not recording a result holding a 1.93 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 14.0 innings over that span. He has put his previous struggles in August behind him that saw him hold a 5.61 ERA while holding a 2-0 record over five outings. He had given up four or more runs three times along with multiple home runs in one but one start. Anderson has had his fair share of success against the Reds this year holding a 3-0 record with a 3.63 ERA, 15 strikeouts, a .169 opposing batting average in three starts.

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I like the Phillies as a comeback play. I do like the veteran Nola here. 

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DODGERS

Walker has been pitching great in his last three starts, but the lineup has not helped much. They will do so in this game facing Jurado, who has given up 16 earned runs in his last three outings. L.A. will take this game and stay in the think of their division race and Wild Card race as well sending the Rangers to their 3rd straight loss

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INDIANS

The Indians are too strong for most teams in the MLB at the Progressive Field. Against a stumbling Twins team, this should be another rout for red-hot Cleveland.

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RED SOX

Johnson may not be pitching his best at the moment, but the Red Sox offense should get back on the track against the Marlins’ lackluster offense. This should also see plenty of offensive firepower. All of this has the billing for Boston to take command of the tilt in the early goings and throughout the night.

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YANKEES -233

The Yankees have been great at home in their last 52 games, especially against teams with losing road records. The White Sox have struggled against right-handed pitchers this season and have lost all four games they played against the Yankees this year.

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CUBS -130

The Cubs could run into some trouble against Syndergaard early, but they’ll find a way to break the game open down the stretch. This is one of those primetime match-ups that typically ends with the Mets coming out with a loss. They haven’t been very good on the road against great teams.

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PHILLIES

Pivetta will get over his last start and have a decent one in this one. It may not be a great one, but it will not have to be, as the Phillies will rough up Sanchez. Philly will get the W in this game and every win is needed chasing the Braves in the NL East.

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TIGERS

This pitching matchup features two right-handers that have struggled to find any consistency throughout the year, but Fulmer’s previous success against the White Sox this season should hint at what may unfold on Friday night. Keep in mind, Lopez’s last appearance he only managed to get through five innings.

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YANKEES -172

I will back the Yankees in this matchup despite them splitting their season series for the year thus far (5-5) against the Orioles.  The fact is that New York needs to have an extra dose of focus in this matchup in that this will certainly be a series that they should win; Nonetheless, with Baltimore having success against this dangerous lineup, it will not be a cake walk for the Boys from the Bronx.  Besides, it seems as if the Yanks have weathered the storm from their recent play which saw them drop 4 of 7 outings, however, since then, they have won 4 of their last 5.  The O’s, well, simply continue to lose.  This matchup will be no different.

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METS

Syndergaard is starting for a Mets team that is 3-1 in their last four games, including a series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Given the Giants lackluster play recently, it’s hard to see them putting it together with the Mets’ starting pitcher on the mound.

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RED SOX

The Red Sox are a tough team to dislodge. They will bounce back after their series-opening defeat with a show of character

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ROCKIES

The Rockies have played well in their last five games and have been great in their last nine games against division foes. The Padres have struggled on the road and against teams with winning records. They have also struggled in Erlin’s last seven starts against NL West opponents.

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BREWERS -195

The Brewers have dominated this series in 2018 in winning 7 of the last 10 matchups while also picking up a series win earlier in the season in a 3-game set at Miller Park on 4-17-2018.  It is for this reason that I feel as if the Brewers will focus in even more in this matchup to get the much-needed win.  Again, Milwaukee simply cannot afford to move further behind the Cubs in the division, so, a few wins in this contest will certainly do much to bolster their chances of gaining the top spot.  Besides, with the way the Cbus are playing, anything is possible.

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TWINS

Minnesota faces a pitcher making his MLB debut, so things could get interesting. Kopech has been tremendous lately in the minor leagues, but the Twins have a solid offense that could make things difficult for the righty. Berrios wasn’t solid in his last two starts, but he’s been a productive pitcher for most of the season.

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RED SOX -149

The Red Sox are just so hard to beat at home. The only way the Indians would have the edge in this one is if there was a pitching mismatch and Kluber was on the mound. Unfortunately, the pitching seems even in this one. Eovaldi has been excellent since moving to Boston and Bieber has been a solid arm for the Indians. Neither team has a clear bullpen advantage either.

The offense of Boston is just too much for Cleveland. Martinez, Betts, Bogaerts, and the rest of the lineup are impossible to handle at their home park without a gem of a start on the mound. Look for Cleveland to hand tough and keep it close but just be overpowered by the Red Sox.

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DIAMONDBACKS

This is the comeback game.

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DIAMONDBACKS -145

The Diamondbacks have more wins on the road than at home and the Padres have more losses at home than on the road. Aside from that fun fact, the Arizona offense with Goldschmidt and Peralta is super dangerous right now. San Diego has Villanueva who has been getting on base but that will not matter if it does not turn into runs.

The pitching matchup in this one is where the gap really widens. Godley has been absolutely incredible in his last three starts. This Padres team that has trouble scoring against the average pitcher will look like a wounded gazelle to Godley right now. Richards looked great in his last start but he just can’t get wins. That one great start is not enough to warrant an upset pick over Godley and the Diamondbacks.

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PHILLIES

The Phillies have been great at home in their last eight games, and have won their last four games against NL East opponents. The Mets have struggled in their last 10 road games when facing NL East opponents, and they haven’t done well on the road against teams with winning records.

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BRAVES -127

The Atlanta Braves are a problem right now. Markakis and Freeman both being hot at the same time is dangerous enough but the emergence of Acuna makes their offense very scary. If Acuna has a setback and can’t play, the Rockies chances increase dramatically, but with Newcomb on the mound, Atlanta still has the edge