MLB BIG HITTER *TOP PLAY*

The Oakland Athletics have won six straight against the Blue Jays this season and they are going for the sweep of this three-game series Wednesday afternoon. 

Toronto right-hander Marcus Stroman (4-7, 5.20 ERA) is coming off a pair of solid outings, but he's struggled with Oakland throughout his career giving up 10 runs (nine earned) through 16 1/3 innings of work. 

Oakland left-hander Sean Manaea (9-7, 3.46 ERA) is 1-0 with a 4.30 ERA in four games (three starts) against the Blue Jays in his career. He has allowed three runs or fewer in 10 straight starts. The A's are 7-3 in those games and Manaea 4-1. Manaea is 5-0 with a 2.95 ERA in nine afternoon starts on the season. 

Blue Jays are 7-24 in their last 31 games vs. a left-handed starter and 4-17 in their last 21 Wednesday games. They're just 21-30 away from home on the season and Athletics are 17-4 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

10* play on Oakland Athletics. 

LATE NIGHT MLB TOTAL

The Milwaukee Brewers opened this series with a 5-2 triumph. I expect to see more action over the plate in Tuesday's matchup with Dodger righty Walker Buehler opposing Milwaukee left-hander Wade Miley on the mound. 

Miley (1-1, 2.01 ERA) owns a 2.41 ERA in six career starts at Dodger Stadium, but LAD saw him just last week in a 6-4 win at Milwaukee and familiarity should be in the hitters advantage. We can also note that this Dodgers roster owns a combined .279 batting average against the southpaw.

Buehler (4-3, 3.92 ERA) was knocked around for five runs over 4 2/3 innings in a 7-3 loss to Philadelphia his last time out and has not been a pitcher to trust lately, giving up four or more runs in three of his last five starts.

8* play on OVER. 

MLB DOG OF THE DAY

It took 13 innings to decide a winner in Monday's matchup with the Red Sox claiming the spoils with a Blake Swihart walk-off double. The Phillies have now lost four on the bounce, but I like the price we get on them to put an end to the skid here Tuesday night. 

Philly right-hander Jake Arrieta (8-6, 3.45 ERA) is 3-0 with a 3.18 ERA in five July starts and owns a 2.96 ERA in 12 games under the lights this season. 

The Red Sox counter with Drew Pomeranz (1-4, 6.91 ERA) who was hit hard in Baltimore last week in his latest return from the disabled list. He has surrendered four runs or more in each of his last four starts and is 0-4 with a 6.67 ERA in six night starts on the season. 

The Phillies still lead the National League East by one-half game over Atlanta, but they know they can't afford to let this losing streak continue for much longer. 

8* play on Philadelphia Phillies. 

GIANTS @ PADRES BIG HITTER *TOP PLAY*

The San Francisco Giants defeated the San Diego Padres 5-3 in 12 innings Monday night. The Friars have now lost six in a row and I don't like their chances of ending the losing streak here with Clayton Richard (7-10, 5.05 ERA) on the mound. Richard has allowed 28 runs on 36 hits and 18 walks with 16 strikeouts through his last 32 innings of work and Padres are 1-5 in his last 6 starts. 

San Francisco turns to Dereck Rodriguez (5-1, 2.75 ERA) who has made 11 appearances for the Giants and nine starts. The Giants are 7-2 in his starts and the rookie right-hander owns a 2.41 ERA through six appearances under the lights. 

The Padres are 1-10 in their last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Giants are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

10* play on San Francisco Giants. 

LATE MONDAY NIGHT MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Houston Astros will be desperate to end a four-game skid as they open a three-game series at Seattle Monday night. They've won five of seven off four straight losses since the beginning of the 2016 season, and this is an excellent price on the reigning World Series champions to end the skid. 

Houston right-hander Gerrit Cole (10-2, 2.54 ERA) held Seattle scoreless through seven innings on April 18 and Astros are 9-2 in Cole's last 11 road starts. Seattle left-hander James Paxton (8-4, 3.70 ERA) is a quality pitcher, but I don't see him outdueling Cole here. We can also note that Paxton will make his first start since July 12 and Mariners are 1-4 in his last 5 starts with 17 or more days of rest.

8* play on Houston Astros. 

MONDAY NIGHT MLB BIG HITTER *TOP PLAY*

The Minnesota Twins took a third straight loss as they were shut out in a 3-0 setback to the Red Sox on Sunday. They've now lost six of their last 10 to fall nine games behind AL Central-best Cleveland Indians in the standings, and I think the gap will be even wider after Monday's matchup. 

Ervin Santana (0-0, 5.40 ERA) will toe the slab for the Twins for just his second start of the season. He missed the entire first half of the year after finger surgery and was tagged with three runs through five innings against Toronto last Wednesday. 

The Indians turn to rookie right-hander Shane Bieber (5-2, 4.80 ERA) who will be looking to bounce back from the worst outing of his MLB career after getting tagged with seven runs over 1 2/3 innings against Pittsburgh. Good spot for him here, facing a Twins team which has struggled to score runs of late. Bieber is 1-0 with a 3.97 ERA in two career starts against the Twins. 

10* play on Cleveland Indians. 

SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL *TOP PLAY*

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 15% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks (6-9, 4.05 ERA) owns a respectable 3.58 ERA in 12 career starts against the Cardinals. Under is 20-9 in Hendricks' last 29 starts overall and 35-15-1 in his last 51 starts vs. a team with a winning record.. John Gant (3-3, 3.44 ERA) will take the ball for the Cards. The right-hander owns a 1.93 ERA in two career starts against the Cubs and he threw five scoreless innings against Chicago in his last start July 21.

Under is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 overall. Under is 29-9-1 in Cardinals last 39 during game 3 of a series.

10* play on UNDER. 

MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Pittsburgh Pirates have won 15 of their last 18 games including a 5-0 triumph over the Mets on Saturday. I like the price we get on the Buccos to stay hot here on Sunday and record a third straight win. 

Mets righty Zack Wheeler is unbeaten through his last five starts but only one of those outings were on the road. Pittsburgh righty Joe Musgrove (4-4, 3.90 ERA) has won two of his past three decisions and held Cleveland to two runs and five hits in seven innings, with two strikeouts and one walk, in a 9-4 victory his last time out.

Mets are 4-13 in their last 17 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game and 4-22 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Pirates are 23-9 in their last 32 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.

8* play on Pittsburgh Pirates. 

MLB DAYTIME DESTROYER TOTAL

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 15% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Twins righty Jose Berrios (10-7, 3.48 ERA) limited the Red Sox to one run on five hits in 6 1/3 innings back on June 19. He fanned nine through seven shutout frames at Toronto his last time out. Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (3-4, 4.26 ERA) will make his first start for Boston since getting acquired from Tampa Bay. He fanned eight Marlins through six innings of one-run ball on July 20 in his last start and will no doubt be pumped up for his Red Sox debut. 

Under is 9-1-1 in Red Sox last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 22-9 in Red Sox last 31 Sunday games.

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

The Colorado Rockies ended Oakland's season-high six-game winning streak with a 3-1 triumph Friday night. The Rockies have won 10 of their past 12 games at Coors Field, and I predict more success in front of the home fans here Saturday night. 

Antonio Senzatela (3-3, 5.55 ERA) will toe the slab for the home team. He is 0-2 with a 7.94 ERA in his past two starts, but both on the road. Senzatela held the Giants to one run through seven frames his last home start and Rockies are 7-2 in his last 9 home starts. Brett Anderson (2-2, 5.46 ERA) will take the ball for the A's. He is 2-2 with a 4.30 ERA in six career starts at Coors Field. 

8* play on Colorado Rockies. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 15% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez (7-8, 4.05 ERA) has been dominant on the road all season, posting a 2.42 ERA through eight starts. He has allowed just five hits and not a single run in 14 innings of work on the month. Reds righty Matt Harvey (5-6, 5.21 ERA) gave up eight runs (four homers) in 3 2/3 innings of a 9-2 loss to Pittsburgh his last time out. He'll need a strong start here ahead of the July 31st trade deadline but I don't think he'll be able to outduel Velasquez. 

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 15% so far in 2018. 

Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez (7-8, 4.05 ERA) has been dominant on the road all season, posting a 2.42 ERA through eight starts. He has allowed just five hits and not a single run in 14 innings of work on the month. Reds righty Matt Harvey (5-6, 5.21 ERA) gave up eight runs (four homers) in 3 2/3 innings of a 9-2 loss to Pittsburgh his last time out. He'll need a strong start here ahead of the July 31st trade deadline but I don't think he'll be able to outduel Velasquez. 

8* play on Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB DAYTIME DESTROYER

The St. Louis Cardinals opened this series between the two National League Central rivals with a 5-2 triumph Friday night, and I think they'll claim Game 2 of the series here Saturday afternoon as well.

Miles Mikolas (10-3, 2.82 ERA) will take the ball for the Cards. He limited the Cubs to six hits and two runs while walking two and fanning six at Wrigley Field his last time out and he owns a superb 1.99 ERA at home this season. 

The Cubs turn to left-hander Jose Quintana (9-6, 3.87 ERA) who permitted six hits and two runs while walking four and striking out six against the Cards on Sunday. I do however feel the price is right to back St. Louis here as it should be well motivated to deal the division leaders another loss. 

8* play on St. Louis Cardinals. 

TGIF MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off back-to-back losses (including a 12-6 setback to the Mets last night), but note that they had won 11 straight prior to the skid. I expect the Buccos to get back to their winning ways Friday night. 

Pittsburgh right-hander Ivan Nova (6-6, 4.28 ERA) is 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA in five games against the Mets and 4-1 with a 3.40 ERA in eight starts since being reinstated from the DL (right ring finger sprain). 

New York left-hander Jason Vargas (2-6, 8.60 ERA) meanwhile is fresh off the DL and last pitched on June 19 at Colorado when he gave up seven runs through 2 1/3 frames. The 35 year old veteran is 1-4 with a 10.96 ERA in six starts on the road this season. 

8* play on Pittsburgh Pirates. 

TOP RATED 10* MLS BOOKIE BREAKER

Los Angeles FC won the first ever LA derby 4-3, but I expect LA Galaxy to claim at least one point when the two rivals clash Thursday night. 

LAFC started the season strong, but they've won just one of their last four league games. They took a 5-1 loss to Minnesota their last game while Galaxy have turned things around after a miserable start to the season. Galaxy have won three in a row, and scored a total of 10 goals in the process. We can also note that they're comfortable outside of their own arena, having lost just three of 10 games away from home.

10* play on LA Galaxy +0.5. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB)

Two teams heading in completely opposite directions with the red hot Oakland Athletics having won five straight and 14 of 18. Texas Rangers meanwhile have dropped three straight and 10 of their last 12.

I like the A's to keep rolling and complete the sweep of this four-game series Thursday night. 

Trevor Cahill (1-2, 2.95 ERA) will take the ball for Oakland. He held the Giants to one run on two hits in 5 2/3 frames his last time out. Athletics are 9-4 in Cahill's last 13 road starts vs. a team with a losing record and A's are 11-3 in his last 14 starts vs. Rangers.

The Rangers hand the ball to Bartolo Colon (5-8, 4.85 ERA) who gave up gave up eight hits and five earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of a 16-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians his last time out. The veteran has really struggled to throw strikes lately with only 10 Ks through his last 23 2/3 innings of work while giving up 29 hits over that same span. 

10* play on Oakland Athletics. 

THURSDAY NIGHT MLB TOTAL 

The Atlanta Braves will host the LA Dodgers for the opener of a four-game series Thursday night, and I think runs will come at a premium for both teams. 

Anibal Sanchez (5-2, 2.76 ERA) will toe the slab for the Braves. He owns a respectable 3.24 ERA in six career meetings with the Dodgers and registered 8 Ks while holding the Nats to three runs through six innings his last time out. The Dodgers counter with Rich Hill (3-4, 4.26 ERA). The left-hander made his last start on Friday when he held Milwaukee to one run on five hits and struck out nine. Hill is 4-0 with a 2.04 ERA in eight career appearances, including six starts, against Atlanta.

Under is 11-1 in Braves last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning record and 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings with the Dodgers at SunTrust Park.

8* play on UNDER. 

D'BACKS @ CUBS MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Arizona Diamondbacks will seek to deny the Chicago Cubs a split of this series, and I like the price we get on the visitors in this matchup. 

Arizona righty Zach Godley (11-6, 4.65 ERA) has won six of his last seven decisions and hasn't taken a loss since July 1. Godley is 1-2 with a 4.70 ERA in three starts against Chicago but this will be the first meeting this season and not many of the current Cubbies have had much success against him. 

Tyler Chatwood (4-5, 4.84 ERA) is 5-3 with a 4.09 ERA in 11 career starts against the Diamondbacks, but he's not having a great season. The 28 year old is struggling with his command big gime and has walked more batters (79) than he's struck out (78). He gave up six walks in 5 1/3 innings against the Cards his last time out. 

Cubs have scored just a total of four runs through the first three games of this series, and such anemic offense won't be enough here as I expect Chatwood to give up a good amount of runs. 

8* play on Arizona Diamondbacks. 

3-PACK OF MLB TOTALS

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 15% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Nats righty Tanner Roark (3-12, 4.87 ERA) owns a  2.72 ERA in six career appearances (five starts) versus the Brew Crew. They turn to rookie righty Freddy Peralta (4-1, 2.65 ERA) who will face the Nats for the first time but he has held opponents to a .144 average (18-for-25) while striking out 50 and walking 18 in 37 1/3 innings through his first seven starts in the big leagues. He he has posted a 0.69 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 13 innings home at Miller Park. 

Under is 16-4-1 in Nationals last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 21-9-1 in Roark's last 31 starts overall. Under is 6-0-1 in the last 7 meetings in Milwaukee.

8* play on UNDER. 

3-PACK OF MLB TOTALS

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 15% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty (4-4, 3.15 ERA) held the Cubs to one run on two hits through five frames his last time out. Flaherty has posted a 3.97 ERA in three career meetings with the Reds and held them scoreless through five innings on July 14. Reds righty Sal Romano (5-8, 5.19 ERA) has produced his best work in day games home at Great American Ball Park. 

Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Cincinnati.

8* play on UNDER. 

TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 15% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Philadelphia righty Aaron Nola (12-3, 2.30 ERA) is  2-0 with a 1.93 ERA in two career starts against the Dodgers and he held them to one run on two hits through seven frames back in May. Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda (7-5, 3.12 ERA) owns a 4.37 ERA in five career starts against Philadelphia but has allowed a total of just four runs through his last four starts. 

Under is 17-6-3 in Maeda's last 26 starts overall. Under is 15-5-1 in Nola's last 21 starts overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

MLB MONEYLINE MONEYMAKER

The Miami Marlins were just one out from their fifth straight win on Sunday but ended up a 6-4 loser to a Tampa Bay walk-off grand slam instead. Heartbreaking, and I would not be surprised to see the Fish go on a losing streak now. 

Atlanta left-hander Sean Newcomb (8-5, 3.51 ERA) is  2-0 with a 0.75 ERA in two starts against Miami this season and Marlins are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.

Jose Urena (2-9, 4.39 ERA) will take the ball for Miami. He is 2-5 with a 5.47 ERA in 12 career games against the Braves. This season, he is 0-2 with a 5.25 ERA in two starts.

Braves are 6-2 in Newcomb's last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record. Marlins are 3-8 in Urenas last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

8* play on Atlanta Braves. 

TOP RATED 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY *TOP RATED*

The American League East-leading Boston Red Sox will visit the division-worst Baltimore Orioles Monday night, and I expect to see a blowout win for the visitors. 

Boston right-hander Rick Porcello (11-4, 4.13 ERA) was lit up for eight runs and seven hits against the Blue Jays leading up to the All Star break, but he's now had plenty of time to mull it over. "I had a terrible night, that's for sure, but at the same time, our ballclub's playing real well right now," Porcello said after the loss to Toronto. "I'm not going to let one bad night affect what we're doing and keep moving forward." Red Sox are 6-1 in Porcello's last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.

The Orioles turn to Kevin Gausman (4-7, 4.33 ERA) who last knocked around to the tune of five runs on 12 hits in five innings against Philly his last time out. Orioles have lost 10 of his last 11 starts, a stretch which started with a 6-2 defeat at Fenway on May 17 in a game where Gausman surrendered all six runs through his 4 2/3 frames on the mound. 

10* play on Boston Red Sox -1.5. 

MLB DAYTIME DESTROYER

The Minnesota Twins have come stumbling out of the All Star break with a pair of losses here at Kauffman, despite out-hitting the Royals in both games. 

I expect the Twins to avoid the sweep with a win here in the finale Sunday afternoon with Jake Odorizzi on the mound. 

Odorizzi (4-6, 4.54 ERA) was tagged with six runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays in his last start before the All-Star break but had allowed just  total of two runs in his last three starts prior to that. 

"Just be a little more consistent," Odorizzi said of his second half goal. "There were a lot of ups and downs in the first half. I wasn't happy with it. If I'm going to change things, it's up to me to go out there and get that established in my first start tomorrow.

The Royals turn to Brad Keller (2-4, 3.13 ERA) who is 1-3 with a 3.73 ERA in eight starts since moving into the rotation on May 30. Royals are 2-6 in those games and Keller has allowed nine runs on 13 hits and nine walks through just 7 1/3 frames in his last two starts combined.

8* play on Minnesota Twins. 

MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Miami Marlins seek a fifth straight victory when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays for the finale of a three-game series Sunday afternoon. That might prove to be easier said than done though, as they'll run into Chris Archer (3-4, 4.29 ERA) who is  1-1 with a 0.64 ERA in two career starts versus the Fish. Rays are 5-1 in Archer's last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record and 14-3 in their last 17 home games overall. Miami hands the ball to Trevor Richards (3-5, 4.74 ERA) who was reached for four runs through five frames in a no-decision against the Rays on July 3. 

8* play on Tampa Bay Rays. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB)

The Minnesota Twins took a 6-5 loss here at Kansas City Friday night but had won nine of 12 leading up to the All Star break. Note that the Royals still have dropped 13 of their last 16 despite yesterday's win, and I fully expect the Twins to bounce back with a big game tonight. 

The Twins will start right-hander Lance Lynn (7-7, 5.22 ERA) who has won two straight starts while allowing four runs through 11 innings of work. He's 2-0 with a 4.09 ERA, allowing five earned runs in 11 innings, in two starts this season against the Royals. 

The Royals turn to right-hander Jakob Junis (5-10, 5.13 ERA) who will make his first start since July 2. He went on the DL on July 8 with lower back inflammation, has lost seven straight straight starts, served up a dozen homers through his last five starts and and allowed a major league-leading 24 home runs on the season. 

10* MLB Game of the Week: Minnesota Twins. 

SATURDAY NIGHT MLB TOTAL

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that LA left-hander Clayton Kershaw (3-4, 2.74 ERA) has owned the Brew Crew throughout his career, particularly at Miller Park where he's 4-0 with a 1.39 ERA in six career starts. Milwaukee right-hander Chase Anderson (6-7, 3.78 ERA) has not had as much success against the Dodgers, but he entered the All Star break red hot posting a a 1.65 ERA over his last five starts. 

Under is 20-5-2 in Kershaw's last 27 Saturday starts. Under is 7-3-1 in Anderson's last 11 Saturday starts.

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER) ~ MIKE'S LA GALAXY @ PHILLY *BEST BET*

The LA Galaxy have found their scoring touch as they are coming off back-to-back triumphs (scoring seven goals in the process), and they've lost just one of their last nine games. They have been quite solid on the road so far (3-3-3) while Philly has won half of its 10 at home. 

Galaxy are undefeated in the last five head-to-head meetings, and have lost just one of 10 (undefeated here in Philly). 

We can also note that the visitors should have a rest advantage despite the cross-country travel with their last game played on July 15 while Philadelphia was i action against Orlando on July 19. 

10* Soccer Game of the Week: LA Galaxy +0.5. 

LATE NIGHT MLB TOTAL *TOP PLAY*

American League West rivals Houston Astros and LA Angels will clash at Angel Stadium of Anaheim Friday night. Under is 9-3-2 in Astros last 14 games following an off day, and I think runs will come at a premium for both sides with a solid pitching matchup on the mound. 

LA left-hander Tyler Skaggs (7-5, 2.57 ERA) has posted a 2.76 ERA lifetime against the Astros. He faced the them on April 23 in Houston and blanked the reigning World Champions through seven innings of a 2-0 triumph.

Houston southpaw Dallas Keuchel (7-8, 3.75 ERA) owns a 3.67 career ERA  over 16 appearances (15 starts) against the Halos. Under is 6-2-1 in Angels' last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter.

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

FRIDAY NIGHT MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Baltimore Orioles entered the All Star break with a MLB-worst 28-69 record. They've since traded star shortstop Manny Machado to the Dodgers. "Obviously, it's a bittersweet day for our organization," Dan Duquette, the Orioles' executive vice president of baseball operations, told reporters Wednesday. "We watched Manny grow up in our franchise the past eight years. We all know what an exceptional talent he is, from the great plays that he made to his elite hitting."

I think it's safe to say that this tanking Orioles team will have a tough second half of the season as well. 

Baltimore right-hander Dylan Bundy (6-9, 4.35 ERA) is 0-2 with a 12.27 ERA in two starts for the month and he was knocked around for five runs on five hits and four walks in four innings against the Yankees his last time out. 

Toronto Toronto right-hander Sam Gaviglio (2-3, 4.58 ERA) held Boston to one run through 1 1/3 frames his last outing, working on just two days rest. He's been rock solid home at Rogers Centre, compiling a 1.97 ERA through 32 innings of work. 

The Blue Jays swept the Orioles in a four-game series here at Rogers Centre back in June, and I fully expect them to open this series with a win. 

8* play on Toronto Blue Jays. 

CARDS @ CUBS DAYTIME DESTROYER

The St. Louis Cardinals started life without fired manager Mike Matheny with a 9-6 loss here at Wrigley yesterday. I think they're in for another tough game here Friday afternoon, facing All Star southpaw Jon Lester (12-2, 2.58 ERA) on the mound. Lester is 7-4 with a 2.26 ERA in 17 career starts against the Cards and 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA against them on the season. We can also note that Lester is 7-0 behind a 2.22 ERA in nine day starts. 

St. Louis counters with Jack Flaherty (3-4, 3.24 ERA) who had allowed at least three runs in three straight outings prior to five scoreless frames against the Reds his last time out. Flaherty is winless in his last six starts.  

The Cubs have won 13 of their last 16 games while the Cardinals have lost four of their last five. 

8* play on Chicago Cubs. 

CARDS @ CUBS MLB MONEYMAKER

The Chicago Cubs won six of their last eight and 12 of 15 leading up to the All Star break while the St. Louis Cardinals dropped four of their last six games as part of a skid that cost manager Mike Matheny his job. 

Here the Cubs hand the ball to right-hander Kyle Hendricks (6-8, 3.92 ERA) who is 3-2 with a 3.43 ERA in 11 career starts against the Cardinals. He's had an up-and-down season, but is coming off a pair of impressive outings. "Something just clicked and I was able to repeat one (delivery) after another so that was a really good feeling," Hendricks told reporters after a July 9 start when he held the Giants to just one run and five hits over 8 1/3 frames in his best start of the season.

The Cards turn to Carlos Martinez (6-5, 3.08 ERA) who is 4-4 with a 4.58 ERA in 25 career appearances (15 starts) against the Cubs. He's been producing his best work at home this season and we can note that the Cardinals are 1-5 in Martinez's last 6 starts during Game 1 of a series.

Cubs are 5-0 in Hendricks' last 5 starts vs. Cardinals. Cardinals are 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.

8* play on Chicago Cubs. 

MLS MONEYMAKER

New England Revolution have won just one of their last six games, and seven of their 19 games on the season have ended in a draw. Minnesota United have played just one draw all season, but note that each of their last eight games have been decided by just one goal. I think we'll see a close game, and the value on the draw is too good to pass up on. 

8* play on DRAW. 

MLB ALL STAR GAME WINNER

The American League and the National League will clash in the 2018 MLB All Star game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C on Tuesday, July 17. 

The American League has won five straight meetings and has been the dominant force for quite some time, going 23-6-1 over the last 30 years. We can also note that the AL roster includes several reigning World Series champions, including World Series MVP Jose Altuve. That is enough for me to back the American League, but I also think they have better depth both among the starters and the reserves. 

8* play on American League

MLB ALL STAR GAME TOTAL

The American League and the National League will clash in the 2018 MLB All Star game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C on Tuesday, July 17. 

The last couple of All Star games have been low-scoring affairs, but I think that will change as this is nothing more than a meaningless exhibition game, with the winning league no longer earning home advantage in the World Series. I also think the lineups look more stacked than ever while the pitching looks a bit weaker. 

8* play on OVER. 

CUBS @ PADRES *BEST BET*

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 14% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Cubs left-hander Jon Lester (11-2, 2.45 ERA) had allowed just six earned runs total over his last 37 innings before giving up four through 6 1/3 frames against Cincinnati his last time out. San Diego rookie southpaw Eric Lauer (5-5, 4.40 ERA) has alloed one run or fewer in four of his last five starts. 

Under is 20-8-3 in Cubs last 31 Sunday games. Under is 4-1 in Padres last 5 Sunday games. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

EARLY MLB DAYTIME DESTROYER

The Washington Nationals took a 7-4 beating here at Citi Field on Saturday. They should be more successful today with veteran righty Jeremy Hellickson opposing Mets rookie right-hander Corey Oswalt on the mound. 

Hellickson (3-1, 3.47 ERA) is coming off five scoreless innings at Pittsburgh. He's 3-1 with a 2.70 ERA in eight starts on the road this season and Nationals are 7-2 in Hellicksons last 9 starts overall. 

Oswalt (0-2, 6.75 ERA) tossed a career-high 87 pitches through six frames while allowing three runs against Philadelphia his last time out. This will mark just his fifth start in the majors. 

Mets are 1-7 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record. Nationals are 8-3 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

8* play on Washington Nationals. 

GAME OF THE MONTH (SOCCER)

France dismissed Belgium rather comfortably in their semi-final matchup, and this is probably the team that has impressed me the most throughout the tournament. They don't play fancy football, but they're extremely solid and effective. 

Croatia on the other had have battle hard all the way throughout the knockout stage, with each of the three games going to extra-time and in two cases decided in a penalty shootout. Head coach Zlatko Dalic admits Croatia have some "minor injuries" to contend with, and that combined with a squad that has logged a lot of minutes does not sound optimal. 

Croatia have been behind in all three of their knockout games, but if they go a goal behind here there's simply no coming back against this super solid France team. 

France are unbeaten in their five previous games with Croatia, winning three times, and the price is right to back them to win this game in 90 minutes. 

10* Soccer Game of the Month: France. 

France dismissed Belgium rather comfortably in their semi-final matchup, and this is probably the team that has impressed me the most throughout the tournament. They don't play fancy football, but they're extremely solid and effective. 

Croatia on the other had have battle hard all the way throughout the knockout stage, with each of the three games going to extra-time and in two cases decided in a penalty shootout. Head coach Zlatko Dalic admits Croatia have some "minor injuries" to contend with, and that combined with a squad that has logged a lot of minutes does not sound optimal. 

Croatia have been behind in all three of their knockout games, but if they go a goal behind here there's simply no coming back against this super solid France team. 

France are unbeaten in their five previous games with Croatia, winning three times. 

They held a clean sheet in both the quarter-final and the semi-final, and I doubt Croatia will score on them. 

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

The Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees have split a couple of high-scoring affairs to open this series, with NYY claiming the opener 7-4 before the Tribe winning Friday's contest 6-5.

Indians righty Mike Clevinger (7-4, 3.34 ERA) knocked out 10 Bronx Bombers through 71 /3 innings of two-run ball on May 6 and they're 10-4 in their last 14 games following a win. The Yankees hand the ball to veteran southpaw CC Sabathia (6-4, 3.34 ERA) who struck out seven Indians through six scoreless innings on May 4, but note that Indians are 18-7 in their last 25 home games vs. a left-handed starter.

Friday's Cleveland win snapped a seven game losing streak in the series, and I think they'll keep it rolling here in a low-scoring contest. 

8* play on Cleveland Indians. 

MLB 3-PACK

The Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees have split a couple of high-scoring affairs to open this series, with NYY claiming the opener 7-4 before the Tribe winning Friday's contest 6-5.

Indians righty Mike Clevinger (7-4, 3.34 ERA) knocked out 10 Bronx Bombers through 71 /3 innings of two-run ball on May 6 and they're 10-4 in their last 14 games following a win. The Yankees hand the ball to veteran southpaw CC Sabathia (6-4, 3.34 ERA) who struck out seven Indians through six scoreless innings on May 4, but note that Indians are 18-7 in their last 25 home games vs. a left-handed starter.

Friday's Cleveland win snapped a seven game losing streak in the series, and I think they'll keep it rolling here in a low-scoring contest. 

8* play on UNDER. 

RUNLINE RIPPER ~ SATURDAY'S MLB *TOP PLAY*

The Philadelphia Phillies have won four of their last five and covered the runline in three of the triumphs.

They shut out the Marlins in a two win 2-0 Friday night and runs won't come easy for Miami on Saturday either, with the phenomenal Aaron Nola (12-2, 2.27 ERA) taking the ball for Philly.

Nola held the Mets to one hit through seven scoreless innings his last time out, and fanned 10 batters in the process.

The Marlins turn to Trevor Richards (2-5, 5.24 ERA) who was tagged with three runs and six hits over four innings in a no-decision with the Phillies on April 8.

Richards has not lasted past five innings in his past three starts, allowing a total of nine earned runs through 12 2/3 innings in those three games. 

10* play on Philadelphia Phillies. 

MLB 3-PACK

The Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-8 on Friday for their eighth victory in nine games, and I think they'll keep the momentum going here with Jose Berrios (9-7, 3.41 ERA) on the mound. Berrios held the Royals to a run on six hits and struck out eight over seven innings this past Monday and Twins are 18-3 in Berrios' last 21 home starts.

The Rays turn to right-hander Chris Archer (3-4, 4.41 ERA), who returned from the disabled list Monday. He allowed three runs in 3 1/3 innings against the Tigers, his shortest start since Sept. 8, and he might need another game or two to get back to his best. 

Rays are 2-10 in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Twins are 9-1 in their last 10 home games.

8* play on Minnesota Twins. 

ENGLAND v BELGIUM WORLD CUP 3RD PLACE PLAYOFF

England looked completely deflated after their 2-1 ET loss to Croatia in the semi-final. Understandable, as they took an early 1-0 lead, football was coming home etc. etc.

Let's take a look at this quote from England manager Gareth Southgate: "The honest thing is it's not a game any team wants to play in."

Of course it's true, but not the right message to send to your team.

The Belgium players on the other hand looked only pissed off and angry after their loss to France in their semi-final, and I think a fired up Red Devils side will take this down. 

8* play on Belgium. 

FRIDAY NIGHT BASEBALL TOTAL *TOP PLAY*

The Tampa Bay Rays took a 5-1 loss here at Minnesota Thursday night and have now lost 15 of their last 20 on the road. They average just 3.74 rpg away from home on the season and under is 14-2 in Rays last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Here they'll face Twins righty Jake Odorizzi (4-6, 4.28 ERA) who has permitted just two runs on 12 hits with 22 strikeouts in 17 innings through his last three starts. Tampa Bay right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (3-3, 3.35 ERA) has also been outstanding in his last three starts, allowing just two runs on 10 hits with 23 strikeouts in 19 innings of work.

Under is 19-6-1 in Rays last 26 road games. Under is 5-1-1 in Odorizzi's last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

10* play on UNDER. 

TGIF MLB TOTAL

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a 5-4 victory over Baltimore on Thursday while the Marlins had a day off after their 5-4 triumph over NL Central-leading Milwaukee on Wednesday. Over is 10-4 in Marlins last 14 games following an off day, and I think we'll see a slug-fest here in the opener of a three-game set. 

Miami left-hander Wei-Yin Chen (2-6, 6.14 ERA) is 1-3 with a 4.02 ERA in six career appearances versus the Phillies and he was tagged with seven runs in 4 1/3 innings at Washington his last time out. Philly right-hander Jake Arrieta (6-6, 3.47 ERA) has been lit up by Miami this season, giving up nine runs (eight earned) through 7 2/3 innings of work. Over is 5-2-1 in Arrieta's last eight road starts.

8* play on OVER. 

ATP WIMBLEDON SEMI-FINAL ~ ANDERSON v ISNER

John Isner is a perfect 5-0 on grass this season while Kevin Anderson is 6-2. 

Isner is 8-4 head-to-head and he's won four straight meetings, three of them in straight sets. 

Two of the heaviest servers on the tour, but they're not quite as talented when it comes to returning the ball. This match can go over the total in four sets, despite the really big number. 

Anderson defeated Roger Federer in five tough sets (after being down 2-0) in the quarter-finals while Isner defeated Milos Raonic in four sets. Possible let down spot for Anderson after his upset win. 

8* play on John Isner & Over 48 (separate bets). 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Seattle left-hander James Paxton (8-3, 3.49 ERA) owns a 4-2 record and 2.07 ERA in 11 career starts against the Halos, including a 1.64 ERA in five turns at Angel Stadium. Angels left-hander Tyler Skaggs (6-5, 2.64 ERA) will make his first start since going on the 10-day DL with a right adductor strain. He's coming off an oustanding June when he went 3-1 with a 0.84 ERA in five starts, but keep in mind that he's 1-2 with a 4.63 ERA in eight career starts against Seattle. 

Mariners are 7-2 in Paxton's last 9 road starts and under is 10-3 in Paxtons last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mariners are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings with LAA.

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

Seattle left-hander James Paxton (8-3, 3.49 ERA) owns a 4-2 record and 2.07 ERA in 11 career starts against the Halos, including a 1.64 ERA in five turns at Angel Stadium. Angels left-hander Tyler Skaggs (6-5, 2.64 ERA) will make his first start since going on the 10-day DL with a right adductor strain. He's coming off an outstanding June when he went 3-1 with a 0.84 ERA in five starts, but keep in mind that he's 1-2 with a 4.63 ERA in eight career starts against Seattle. 

Mariners are 7-2 in Paxton's last 9 road starts and under is 10-3 in Paxtons last 13 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Mariners are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings with LAA.

8* play on Seattle Mariners. 

THURSDAY NIGHT MLB RUNLINE RIPPER *TOP PLAY*

The Washington Nationals took a 2-0 loss at Pittsburgh Wednesday afternoon, but I expect them to bounce back here in the opener of a four-game series at Citi Field. 

Max Scherzer (11-5, 2.33 ERA) will take the ball for the Nats. He is 8-4 with a 2.23 ERA in 15 career appearances (14 starts) against the Mets, and the ERA is his lowest against any opponent he's faced more than five times. The Mets counter with Steven Matz (4-6, 3.31 ERA) who is 1-2 with a 2.37 ERA in six career starts versus Washington, but he was tagged with three runs through just four innings of work his last time out against the Nats (Apr 18). 

Let down spot for the Mets who are coming off a 3-0 triumph over Philadelphia. Mets are 5-17 in their last 22 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game and 3-11 in their last 14 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Nationals are 4-0 in Scherzers last 4 road starts vs. Mets.

10* play on Washington Nationals -1.5. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Pittsburgh righty Jameson Taillon (5-7, 4.05 ERA) has posted a 3.70 ERA in eight starts against the Brewers while Milwaukee left-hander Wade Miley (1-0, 1.42 ERA) owns a 3.79 ERA in seven starts against the Pirates. 

Under is 5-0 in Taillon's last 5 starts vs. Brewers. Under is 12-3-1 in the last 16 meetings in Pittsburgh.

8* play on UNDER. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUNLINE RIPPER  *TOP PLAY*

The Cleveland Indians looked like they were in full control of Tuesday's matchup. Until they gave up seven runs at the top of the 9th to lose the game 7-4 ... The Indians will now be desperate to avoid a fifth straight loss and deny the Cincinnati Reds to sweep this four-game series. 

Carlos Carrasco (9-5, 4.28 ERA) will take the ball for Cleveland Wednesday night. He's 2-0 with a 4.45 ERA in five career appearances (four starts) against the Reds. In two interleague starts this year, Carrasco is 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA. 

The Reds turn to rookie right-hander Tyler Mahle (7-6, 3.66 ERA) who is 4-0 with a 2.62 ERA through his last eight starts, but this will be his first matchup with Cleveland and I think he'll see an extremely focused and determined Indians side. 

Indians are 5-0 in their last 5 games after losing the first 2 games of a series and 9-1 in Carrasco's last 10 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.

10* play on Cleveland Indians -1.5. 

MLB 3-PACK

This is a massive mismatch on the mound with Mets Jacob deGrom (5-4, 1.79 ERA) opposing Phillies Vince Velasquez (5-8, 4.69 ERA). 

Velasquez is 1-3 with a 4.61 ERA in six career starts against the Mets while deGrom (who leads the majors in ERA) is 6-1 with a 2.74 ERA in 12 career starts against the Phillies (Mets 10-2 team record in those games).

Phillies are 2-6 in Velasquez's last 8 starts.

8* play on NY Mets. 

MLB 3-PACK

The Milwaukee Brewers have won seven of their last nine games and defeated Miami 8-4 Tuesday night to tie the series at 1-1. Freddy Peralta (4-1, 2.14 ERA) will take the ball for the Brew Crew here in the rubber-match, who comes in red hot with a 3-1 record behind a 1.50 ERA through his last four starts. The Marlins hand the ball to Dan Straily (3-4, 4.55 ERA). They've lost seven of his last eight starts and his 5.52 ERA home at Marlins Park is well above his season average. 

Brewers are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

8* play on Milwaukee Brewers. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER)

England hardly had to break a sweat in their quarter-final triumph over Sweden while Croatia needed extra time and penalties to get past the host nation Russia in their quarter-finals matchup. I would not underestimate the rest advantage this late in the tournament. 

Croatia have a very talented midfield with Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic as the standout players, but conceding two goals against a rather weak side like Russia must raise concerns about their defense. 

England have a high-paced team with offensive midfielders like Raheem Sterling and Jesse Lingard always on the move and the tournament's top-scorer Harry Kane who "scores when he wants". It's also worth pointing out how effective they are on set-pieces, with eight of England's 11 goals coming from dead ball situations. 

The Three Lions have lost just two of their last 30 competitive matches (W22, D6) since losing their first two matches at the 2014 World Cup, and I think England will win this game to advance to the final.

10* Soccer Game of the Week: England

MLB 3-PACK

The Washington Nationals broke a two-game slide and won for the fourth time in six games with a 5-1 triumph over the Pirates Tuesday night. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez (6-5, 3.76 ERA) is 4-1 with a 3.88 ERA in nine career starts against Pittsburgh which hands the ball to Trevor Williams (6-7, 4.60 ERA). The 26 year old right-hander was tagged with five runs through just 2 1/3 innings his last time out and he is 0-1 with a 5.68 ERA in one start and one relief appearance against the Nats. 

Pirates are 2-12 in their last 14 games vs. a left-handed starter. Nationals are 6-2 in Gonzalezs last 8 starts vs. Pirates.

8* play on Washington Nationals. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Cubs southpaw Jose Quintana (7-6, 4.22 ERA) held Detroit to a pair of runs through six frames of a 5-2 win his last time out. Under is 5-0 in Giants last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. Giants righty Johnny Cueto (3-1, 1.95 ERA) was not sharp last Thursday against St. Louis in his first major league outing since April 28, but I expect a much better performance tonight in his second game back. The 32-year-old has made 25 career starts against the Cubs, going 9-9 with a 3.35 ERA. 

Under is 11-4 in Giants last 15 overall.

Update: Derek Holland will make a spot start for the Giants on Tuesday night in order to give Johnny Cueto an extra day of rest. The system still says it's a play so we're sticking with the bet despite the changed pitching matchup. 

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Cleveland righty Trevor Bauer ranks fifth in the American League with a 2.45 ERA. He is 4-1 with a 2.52 ERA in eight starts this year at Progressive Field on the season. Cincinnati right-hander Sal Romano (5-8, 5.40 ERA) will make his first career start against Cleveland but has compiled a decent enough 3.77 ERA in five career interleague starts. 

Under is 6-1 in Indians last 7 interleague home games. Under is 15-5 in Bauer's last 20 interleague starts.

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK *TOP PLAY*

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Yankee right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (7-2, 4.58 ERA) will make his first start since going on the DL on June 9. He won five straight before heading to the disabled list and struck out eight through five innings of one-run ball his last start. Tanaka has a 3-3 career record with a 3.90 ERA in 10 starts versus Baltimore which turns to right-hander Andrew Cashner (2-9, 4.39 ERA). Cashner owns a 2.25 ERA in five career matchups with the Bronx Bombers and under is 14-3 in Cashners last 17 starts overall.

Under is 8-2-1 in Orioles last 11 overall. Under is 26-6 in Yankees last 32 overall.

10* play on UNDER. 

BELGIUM v FRANCE WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL TOTAL

Belgium beat Brazil 2-1 last week to advance to the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. They've looked extremely dangerous going forward throughout the tournament, but also shown some vulnerability on defense. Brazil did not lack chances to score an equalizer in the most recent matchup, and here they'll face a France team packed with offensive talent. Key player for the French is Antoine Griezmann who has scored seven goals in his last six knockout matches at the World Cup and European Championship, a man for the big games indeed. 

Belgium's 14 goals from their first five World Cup games is the most at this stage since Brazil in 2002 and coach Roberto Martinez has urged his team to "play without fear" here in the semi-final. 

I predict a very entertaining and high-scoring affair today.

8* play on OVER. 

LATE NIGHT MLB MONEYLINE MASSACRE

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a successful 7-1 homestand. I like them to carry that momentum on the road as well, starting with a matchup at San Francisco Monday night. 

Cubs righty Kyle Hendricks (5-8, 4.27 ERA) has had an up-and-down season, but note that he pitched seven strong innings in beating the Giants 6-2 in May. Hendricks holds a 3-2 overall record and a 3.06 ERA against the Giants in six starts.

The Giants turn to 25 year old rookie left-hander Andrew Suarez (3-5, 3.92 ERA) who has allowed just three runs in 18 2/3 innings through his last three starts, but here he'll face a Chicago team which is 14-3 in its last 17 games vs. a left-handed starter. 

8* play on Chicago Cubs. 

MONDAY NIGHT RUNLINE RIPPER *TOP PLAY*

The Tampa Bay Rays bats came alive and delivered a 9-0 triumph at New York Mets Sunday. They're now 11-4 in their last 15 games with five shutouts during that span, and here they'll face a Detroit Tigers team coming off a 3-0 setback against Texas. 

Tampa Bay right-hander Chris Archer (3-4, 4.24 ERA) will make his first start since he went on the disabled list June 2 with an abdominal strain. He had allowed just three earned runs in 23 2/3 innings in his final four starts before going on the DL and held the Tigers to two runs and six hits in six innings on May 1. 

Francisco Liriano (3-5, 4.03 ERA) will take the ball for Detroit. He made four starts against the Rays last season and posted a 6.61 ERA with 16 walks through 16 1/3 total innings. Liriano is winless in his last eight starts and the Tigers are 0-6 in his last 6 road starts. 

Tigers are 4-15 in their last 19 overall. Rays are 11-1 in their last 12 home games.

10* play on Tampa Bay Rays -1.5. 

MLB DAYTIME DOMINATOR *EARLY START*

The Baltimore Orioles have dropped six straight and 13 of their last 14. Here they'll hand the ball to Jimmy Yacabonis (0-0, 8.53 ERA) in Game 1 of a double-header, and I don't think the Yankees will have any trouble at all to score runs off the right-hander. He has pitched five career games against the Yankees, allowing seven runs and seven hits over 6 2/3 innings.

The Yankees turn to veteran left-hander CC Sabathia (6-3, 3.02 ERA) who is 19-10 in 42 career starts against Baltimore. He has allowed a total of just four runs in his last three starts combined and held seven straight opponents to three or fewer runs. Orioles are 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.

8* play on NY Yankees -1.5. 

MLB GAME OF THE WEEK ~ BATTLE OF LA *TOP PLAY*

The first two games of the series produced a total of just nine runs, and I doubt we'll see a slug-fest Sunday night either with Andrew Heaney on the bump for LAA and Alex Wood for LAD. 

Heaney (4-6, 3.94 ERA) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out 10 over seven innings in a loss at Seattle on Tuesday. He owns a 2.18 ERA in seven home starts on the season and under is 8-1-2 in Heaney's last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

Wood (5-5, 3.84 ERA) fired six innings of one-run ball against the Pirates his last time out. The Angels are the only American League West team the left-hander has not faced in his major league career, but note that under is 7-1 in Angels last 8 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

10* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 17% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Arizona right-hander Zack Greinke (9-5, 3.36 ERA) held St. Louis to two runs through 6 2/3 innings his last time out. He owns a 2.07 ERA in 19 career starts versus San Diego and under is 13-4-1 in Padres last 18 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Padres hand the ball to left-hander Clayton Richard (7-8, 4.46 ERA) who owns a 4.14 ERA in 18 career starts versus Arizona, but note that under is 6-2-1 in Diamondbacks last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter.

Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 17% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Atlanta left-hander Sean Newcomb (8-3, 3.10 ERA) was 7-1 with a 2.07 ERA in his last 11 starts before getting being tagged for five runs, three hits and five walks while working 2 2/3 innings at Yankee Stadium his last time out. Milwaukee righty  Junior Guerra (5-5, 2.87 ERA) is coming off five scoreless innings of two-hit ball against Minnesota and owns a 2.67 ERA in 10 home starts on the season.

Under is 19-6-1 in Brewers last 26 Sunday games. Under is 12-3 in Guerra's last 15 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

The Tampa Bay Rays posted a 3-0 win here at Citi Field Saturday afternoon, and I like the price we get on the visitors in the rubber-match with Nathan Eovaldi (2-3, 3.92 ERA) on the mound. Eovaldi held Miami to a pair of runs through six innings of work his last time out and has allowed two runs or fewer three times in seven starts this season. The Mets turn to Chris Flexen (0-1, 10.80 ERA) who will make his first start of the season and his first appearance since June 24. He hasn't started in the majors since last Oct 1, when Flexen allowed six runs (five earned) in 1 1/3 inning. 

The Mets and Rays have combined for just nine runs in the first two games of the series, but I would not be surprised to see the Rays bats go off today. 

8* play on Tampa Bay Rays. 

SATURDAY NIGHT RUNLINE RIPPER *TOP PLAY*

The Los Angeles Dodgers were just one out away from claiming the series-opener Friday night but the Halos worked some late magic to come back and win the game 3-2. I don't think they'll be in a position for a late comeback tonight with inexperienced right-hander Deck McGuire (0-1, 7.56 ERA) on the mound. The 29 year old allowed five runs and five hits in 3 1/3 innings of an 8-2 loss against the Baltimore Orioles his last time out in his first start of the season. 

The Dodgers turn to Ross Stripling (6-2, 2.27 ERA) who's ERA is seventh best in the majors among pitchers with at least 12 starts. They're 7-2 in Stripling's last 9 starts and 11-3 in their last 14 games following a loss.

I expect a fired up Dodgers team to win this game by at least two runs.

10* play on LA Dodgers -1.5. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Houston right-hander Charlie Morton (10-2, 2.55 ERA) has allowed just two earned runs through his last three starts with 28 Ks through 19 2/3 innings of work. Morton is 7-1 with a 2.18 ERA in 10 home turns this season and under is 5-1 in Morton's last 6 home starts. White Sox righty James Shields (3-9, 4.12 ERA) has stepped up his game lately and given up a total of just one run through 13 2/3 innings in his last two starts. Under is 12-3-1 in Shields' last 16 starts overall.

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Houston.

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Seattle southpaw James Paxton (8-2, 3.39 ERA) held KC to two hits while striking out 11 batters over eight innings of a 1-0 victory over Kansas City his last time out. Paxton is 1-1 with a 2.16 ERA in two career turns against Colorado which counters with a left-hander of its own, Kyle Freeland (8-6, 3.25 ERA). Freeland has allowed just two earned runs through his last two starts cover 14 innings. He has held four straight opponents to two runs or fewer. 

Under is 9-3-1 in Mariners last 13 overall. Under is 12-3-1 in Freeland's last 16 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Yankee right-hander Luis Severino (13-2, 1.98 ERA) enters Saturday with a scoreless streak of 13 2/3 innings. He's 2-0 with a 0.71 ERA in two starts against Toronto this season. Toronto lefty J.A. Happ (10-4, 4.03 ERA) is coming off his worst start of the season when he allowed seven runs and 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Tigers last Sunday. In 17 career starts against the Yankees, he is 8-3 with a 3.53 ERA and Happ has the current Bronx Bombers limited to a .235 AVG over 153 at bats. 

Under is 24-5 in Yankees last 29 overall. Under is 34-16-1 in the last 51 meetings in Toronto.

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE YEAR (SOCCER)

Sweden are extremely well organised and hard to break down. They've now held a clean sheet in three of their four games in the tournament, and this will be far from an easy task for England.  

Sweden have a reputation of being an extremely defensive-minded side, but while it's true that they're happy to leave most of the possession to their opponent, once they get the ball they're very direct and attacking with a purpose. 

The Three Lions probably deserved to beat Colombia without extra time and penalties, but they struggled to create many clear goal-scoring opportunities against a compact Colombia D and they've not looked overly convincing on defense themselves. Fatigue might be an issue here following an extra 30 minutes of football plus a tough penalty shootout, giving the physical Swedes a great opportunity for an upset.

10* Soccer Game of the Year: Sweden +0.5

FRIDAY NIGHT MLB UNDERTAKER

If you would prefer to see plenty of action over the plate you might want to look away as Atlanta's Mike Foltynewicz (6-4, 2.02 ERA) and Milwaukee's Freddy Peralta (3-1, 2.28 ERA) square off on the mound at Miller Park Friday night.

Foltynewicz owns an 0.87 ERA over his last nine starts and has registered 64 strikeouts in 52 innings in those games. He has dominated the Brew Crew in previous meetings, posting a 1.48 ERA in four career starts. Rookie right-hander Peralta has made five starts in the big leagues with three of the scoreless variety. He has registered 40 Ks through 27 2/3 innings of work. 

Under is 20-6-1 in Brewers last 27 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

8* play on UNDER. 

FRIDAY NIGHT MLB BOOKIE BREAKER TOTAL *TOP PLAY*

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Washington left-hander Gio Gonzalez (6-5, 3.77 ERA) cruised through four innings against the Phillies his last time out before coming apart in the fifth when he allowing three runs. History suggest that we will see a much more composed performance tonight as he's 10-3 with a 1.85 ERA in 16 career starts versus Miami plus the fact that under is 11-5 in Gonzalez's last 16 starts overall. Miami righty Dan Straily (3-4, 4.70 ERA) is 0-1 with a 4.03 ERA in five career starts against the Nationals but has the current Nats limited to a .230 AVG through 82 at bats, with Bryce Harper going 2-for-11. 

Under is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings and 19-7 in Nationals last 26 during game 2 of a series.

10* play on UNDER. 

FRANCE v URUGUAY FWC QUARTER-FINALS BOOKIE BREAKER

Uruguay went through the group stage with a perfect 3-0-0 record without conceding a single goal. They held Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal to one goal in their round of 16 triumph and I think their feisty defense will be able to fight off France rather successfully. Uruguay have arguably the world's best center-back pairing in Diego Godin and José Giménez who also play club football together at Atletico Madrid. 

France have been one of the leading contenders to win the World Cup from the beginning, but they showed vulnerability in their 4-3 win against Argentina in the round of 16. 

I like Uruguay to keep this close and force extra time, and possibly cause an outright upset.

8* play on Uruguay +0.5. 

THURSDAY NIGHT MONEYLINE MASSACRE *TOP PLAY*

The San Francisco Giants are coming off three losses at Colorado, but tonight they're back home at AT&T Park where they're 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning record. 

The Giants hand the ball to Johnny Cueto (3-0, 0.84 ERA) who will make his first start after spending nearly two months on the disabled list with an elbow injury. His numbers speak for themselves with just three earned runs allowed through 32 innings of work, and I expect him to pick up right where he left off. 

The Cardinals turn to Luke Weaver (4-7, 5.16 ERA) who was knocked around for eight runs on 10 hits through just 4 2/3 innings of work against Atlanta his last time out. Weaver has surrendered four earned runs or more in four of his last five starts and served up five homers in the last three alone. 

The Giants had won 10 of 12 before getting swept at Colorado while the Cards have dropped four of their last six and struggled for some time now.

10* play on San Francisco Giants. 

MLB BOOKIE BASHER TOTAL 

Under is 14-5-1 in the last 20 meetings, and I expect another relatively low-scoring affair when the Houston Astros host the Chicago White Sox Thursday night. 

The White Sox hand the ball to left-hander Carlos Rodon (1-3, 4.55 ERA) who is 1-0 with a 1.71 ERA over four career starts against the Astros. We can alos note that under is 5-1 in Astros last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.

Houston counters with their ace Justin Verlander (9-4, 2.12 ERA) who has suffered consecutive losses, allowing nine runs on 16 hits and three walks with 14 strikeouts over 11 2/3 innings. He's still having an outstanding year, and note that Verlander is 21-13 with a 3.74 ERA over 43 career starts against Chicago including six scoreless innings of two-hit ball against them on April 20. 

The White Sox have hit double digits in two of their last three games, but can they do it off Verlander? I have my doubts ... 

8* play on UNDER. 

The Houston Astros posted a 5-3 victory in the opener of this two-game series Tuesday night. Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings, and I don't think we'll see all the much fireworks tonight either, despite it being 4th of July. Texas left-hander Mike Minor (6-4, 4.64 ERA) who's career numbers against Houston are not all that impressive, but he was 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in four June starts and owns a 3.44 ERA in nine home starts on the season. Houston hands the ball to Gerrit Cole (9-2, 2.50 ERA) who's season numbers speak for themselves, and he's 3-0 with a 1.33 ERA in four career outings against Texas. 

Under is 4-0-1 in Minors last 5 starts overall. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.

10* play on UNDER. 

The Houston Astros posted a 5-3 victory in the opener of this two-game series Tuesday night. Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings, and I don't think we'll see all the much fireworks tonight either, despite it being 4th of July. Texas left-hander Mike Minor (6-4, 4.64 ERA) who's career numbers against Houston are not all that impressive, but he was 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in four June starts and owns a 3.44 ERA in nine home starts on the season. Houston hands the ball to Gerrit Cole (9-2, 2.50 ERA) who's season numbers speak for themselves, and he's 3-0 with a 1.33 ERA in four career outings against Texas. 

Under is 4-0-1 in Minors last 5 starts overall. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.

8* play on Houston. 

MLB 3-PACK

The Milwauke Brewers have won four of the first five meetings of the season following a 2-0 triumph on Tuesday. The Twins have now lost 10 of their last 12 games and here they'll face Chase Anderson (6-6, 4.18 ERA) who has allowed just two earned runs on four hits with 14 Ks through 11 innings in his last two starts combined. Minnesota hands the ball to Jose Berrios (8-6, 3.52 ERA) who is a very talented pitcher, but he's just 2-4 with a 4.93 ERA in seven starts on the road this season. 

Brewers are 9-2 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing record and should take care of business against this sliding Twins side.  

8* play on Milwaukee Brewers. 

MLB 3-PACK

The Boston Red Sox are aiming to complete a three-game interleague sweep here at Washington on the 4th of July. I like their chances with Eduardo Rodriguez (9-3, 4.11 ERA) on the bump. The 25 year old southpaw is 4-2 with a 3.86 ERA in 10 career interleague starts and had been solid for an extended period of time before getting knocked around in his last two starts. Note that Nationals are just 4-9 in their last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter and Red Sox are 7-1 in Rodriguez's last 8 road starts.

Washington turns to right-hander Erick Fedde (1-3, 6.00) for his sixth start. Fedde gave up five runs on eight hits with a pair of homers in five frames at Philly his last time out. He has been tagged with at least three runs in each of his first five starts and owns a bloated 1.63 WHIP on the season. 

Red Sox are 40-11 in their last 51 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 5-16 in their last 21 overall.

Under is 18-8-2 in Rodriguez' s last 28 road starts. Under is 10-2 in Nationals last 12 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record and 14-3 in their last 17 interleague home games.

8* play on Boston Red Sox. 

MLB 3-PACK

The Boston Red Sox are aiming to complete a three-game interleague sweep here at Washington on the 4th of July. I like their chances with Eduardo Rodriguez (9-3, 4.11 ERA) on the bump. The 25 year old southpaw is 4-2 with a 3.86 ERA in 10 career interleague starts and had been solid for an extended period of time before getting knocked around in his last two starts. Note that Nationals are just 4-9 in their last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter and Red Sox are 7-1 in Rodriguez's last 8 road starts.

Washington turns to right-hander Erick Fedde (1-3, 6.00) for his sixth start. Fedde gave up five runs on eight hits with a pair of homers in five frames at Philly his last time out. He has been tagged with at least three runs in each of his first five starts and owns a bloated 1.63 WHIP on the season. 

Red Sox are 40-11 in their last 51 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Nationals are 5-16 in their last 21 overall.

Under is 18-8-2 in Rodriguez' s last 28 road starts. Under is 10-2 in Nationals last 12 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record and 14-3 in their last 17 interleague home games.

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw (1-4, 2.84 ERA) will be making his third start since coming off the disabled list for his most recent back injury. His last start was the best so far with six Ks through five innings of one-run ball against the Cubs. Pittsburgh's Ivan Nova (4-5, 4.02 ERA) is 2-0 with a 1.75 ERA in four starts since coming off a stint of the disabled list himself. He has compiled a 2.31 ERA in two career starts against the Dodgers. 

Under is 5-1-1 in Novas last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record and 15-2 in his last 17 starts during Game 2 of a series. Under is 6-2 in Dodgers last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Cadinals righty Jack Flaherty (3-3, 2.92 ERA) is 1-1 with a 2.20 ERA in five starts on the road and he mowed down 13 while holding Milwaukee to one run in seven frames his last time out on the road. Arizona right-hander Zack Greinke (8-5, 3.41 ERA) has 13 scoreless innings in his last two starts and was 5-1 with a 2.95 ERA in six June starts. He's 3-1 with a 2.40 ERA in eight home starts this season. 

Under is 7-1-1 in Flaherty's last 9 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Greinke's last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings.

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB RUNLINE RIPPER *TOP PLAY*

The 38-47 Texas Rangers are arguably the hotter of the two teams heading into this two-game series with their arch-rival, the 55-31 Houston Astros. The latter lost three straight games in Tampa Bay last weekend but should bounce back here with Dallas Keuchel (4-8, 4.22 ERA) on the mound. The left-hander had not allowed a single earned run in two starts covering 12 innings before getting lit up by Toronto his last time out. Astros are 5-1 in Keuchel's last 6 road starts and 6-2 in his last 8 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Texas turns to right-hander Austin Bibens-Dirkx (1-1, 3.57 ERA) who will make his fifth start of the season and his first start against the Astros. He's coming off five scoreless innings against San Diego, but struggled somewhat with his command and issued four walks. He'll face a powerful Houston team which ranks near the top in most batting categories. 

Astros are 12-3 in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a losing record and 18-6 in their last 24 overall.

10* play on Houston Astros -1.5. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Yankees righty Domingo German (2-4, 5.32 ERA) was coming off a three-start stretch where he fanned 28 in 19 innings before allowing six runs on a career-worst nine hits in three-plus innings in his last start. He's done his best work home in the Bronx all season and that under is 5-1 in German's last 6 starts overall. The Braves turn to left-hander Sean Newcomb (8-2, 2.71 ERA) who's having a breakout year, having allowed three runs or less in all but two starts and allowed one run or less in eight outings, including six of the scoreless variety.

Under is 22-4 in Yankees last 26 overall and 11-1 in their last 12 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER) - ENGLAND v COLOMBIA *BEST BET*

England dominated Panama and Tunisia in their first two games of the group stage before fielding the reserves and losing 1-0 to Belgium's ditto. It's questionable whether England even wanted to win that game though, as they're now on the weaker side of the bracket and won't run into teams like Brazil or France until an eventual final. 

England are more often than not unrealistically hyped up when it comes to the big tournaments, but I really think they have something good going here. They have a great balance in the team and Harry Kane is a natural born goalscorer they've missed since the days of Alan Shearer. 

Colombia took a 1-0 loss to Japan in their tournament opener, much because of an early red card. They've played much better in their last two games, but note that England are unbeaten against Colombia in five previous meetings. 

10* play on England. 

SWITZERLAND v SWEDEN *NO BRAINER*

Few, if any, gave Sweden a chance to make it to the knockout stage, but they managed to win their group ahead of Mexico, South Korea and Germany. They're not easy to score on with two clean sheets in three games, and quite happy to sit deep and play on the counter-attack.

That being said, the Swedes have been very effective when going on the attack, as put on display on their 3-0 triumph over Mexico. Sweden have a very physical team who should have an advantage on set pieces here, especially with two of Switzerland's regular back four missing. 

Switzerland must still be considered a better team and enter the knockout stage sixth in the FIFA rankings, the highest ranked side in the bottom half of the draw. Still, I think the fearless Swedes will be able to pull off another upset here on Tuesday. 

8* play on Sweden. 

GIANTS @ ROCKIES BALLPARK BLOWOUT *TOP PLAY*

The surging San Francisco Giants are coming off a three-game sweep at Arizona to make it 10-2 in their last 12 games. 

They took two of three against Colorado June 26-28, and I think the Giants will open this series with a win behind Madison Bumgarner (1-2, 2.51 ERA). In 27 starts in his career, Bumgarner is 12-7 with a 2.92 ERA against the Rockies. He started the season on the disabled list but has recorded four quality starts in five starts since coming back early June and he has tossed a total of 15 scoreless innings through his last two starts. 

The Rockies hand the ball to left-hander Kyle Freeland (7-6, 3.29 ERA) who is 4-2 with a 2.61 ERA in seven career outings vs. San Francisco, but note that current Giants are hitting a combined .317 through 139 at bats off him while Bumgarner has current Rockies limited to a .234 AVG over 231 at bats. 

Both starters pitched seven scoreless innings before the Giants won 1-0 when Bumgarner and Freeland went toe to toe last week, and I expect the red hot Giants to keep rolling here at Coors Field.

10* play on San Francisco Giants.

Belgium went through the group stage with a perfect 3-0-0 record, including a 1-0 triumph over England in the series finale, a game where both teams rested several starters.

I expect a well rested Belgium side to take full advantage of a rather weak Japan team which only made it through to the knockout stage because of the of fair play rule (same amount of points, same goal differential, same amount of goals scored but fewer cards conceded than their opponent).

The Red Devils scored nine goals in the group stage, more than any other team, and they rarely struggle to create chances with players like Eden Hazard and Kevin de Bruyne setting up powerhouse striker Romelu Lukaku. Japan have won just two of their nine World Cup games against European opposition, and I don't see them shutting down the highest scoring team in the tournament.

8* play on Belgium -1.25. 

-1.25 line explained:

Belgium lose or draw: Lose whole stake
Belgium win by 1 goal: Push on half the stake, lose half the stake.
Belgium win by more than one goal: Win. 

TIGERS @ BLUE JAYS DAYTIME DESTROYER *EARLY*

The Detroit Tigers snapped an 11-game skid with a 9-1 rout of Toronto on Sunday, a win fueled by a Nicholas Castellanos grand slam. The Blue Jays have still won 10 of their last 12 home games, and I expect the home team to bounce back and win the series finale in style here in the lone Monday matinee game. 

Ryan Borucki (0-1, 3.00 ERA), considered Toronto's top left-handed prospect, will take the ball for the Jays. He limited the powerful Astros to two runs in six innings in his major league debut on Tuesday. He'll be opposed by Tigers righty Mike Fiers (5-5, 4.04 ERA) who is 0-2 with a 5.91 ERA in two career starts at Rogers Centre and the current Blue Jays are batting .329 over 70 at bats against Fiers. 

The Blue Jays have claimed 12 of the last 15 matchups in Toronto.

8* play on Toronto Blue Jays. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that KC rookie right-hander Brad Keller (2-2, 2.25 ERA) is coming off seven scoreless innings of two-hit ball against the Angels. Seattle ace James Paxton (7-2, 3.65 ERA) registered 10 Ks while holding Baltimore to a pair of runs in seven frames his last time out. He fanned 10 through six innings of two-run ball against KC earlier this season. 

Under is 8-2 in Royals last 10 overall. Under is 6-1 in Mariners last 7 overall. Under is 4-1 in Paxton's last 5 starts vs. Royals.

8* play on UNDER. 

GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB)

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be fired up here to avoid getting swept by NL West rival San Francisco Giants. 

Today the D'Backs hand the ball to right-hander Zack Godley (9-5, 4.58 ERA) who is 4-0 with a 3.09 ERA over his last four starts overall and 4-1 with a 2.89 ERA in six starts home in Chase Field on the season. The Giants turn to left-hander Derek Holland (5-7, 4.24 ERA) who is 3-5 with a 3.94 ERA in nine road starts on the season. 

D'Backs are 36-15 in their last 51 home games vs. a left-handed starter and 8-2 in their last 10 games following a loss.

10* MLB Game of the Week: Arizona Diamondbacks. 

DENMARK v CROATIA WORLD CUP *TOP PLAY*

Croatia won Group D with a perfect 3-0-0 record despite making nine changes for the last game of the group stage. Their starters will be well rested for this game, facing a Denmark side that might be gassed out after holding on for dear life in a 0-0 draw against France to secure their spot in the round of 16. 

I've been very impressed by what I've seen from this Croatia side. Their midfield is of absolute world class with Real Madrid's Luka Modric pulling the strings. The Danes work very hard, but let's face it, they're quite ordinary with the exception of Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen. However, if there's one thing this World Cup has taught us though, it's that one man does not make a team (see Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi). 

Croatia should win this one fairly easy. 

10* play on Croatia. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Brewers rookie right-hander Freddy Peralta has been dominant through his first four major league starts, going 3-0 with a 1.59 ERA. He has struck out 10 or more in two of those outings and permitted more than two hits in only one of the four starts. Cincinnati turns to Matt Harvey (3-5, 5.28 ERA) who has won each of his last two starts, giving up three runs in 12 2/3 innings. 

Under is 21-6-1 in Brewers last 28 Sunday games.

8* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

This play is based on an undisclosed totals system which has generated an ROI of 16% so far in 2018. 

In addition we can note that Detroit right-hander Jordan Zimmermann (2-0, 4.35 ERA) is 1-1 with a 3.93 ERA in three career starts against the Blue Jays. Toronto left-hander J.A. Happ (10-3, 3.62 ERA) has posted a 4.10 ERA in nine career games (eight starts) against the Tigers, but he's red hot at the moment; in eight starts since May 10 Happ is 6-0 with a sizzling 2.60 ERA. 

Under is 18-5-2 in Happ's last 25 home starts vs. a team with a losing record and 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Toronto.

8* play on UNDER. 

Red Sox / Yankees Rivalry Showdown *TOP PLAY*

The New York Yankees opened this three-game series with an 8-1 triumph Friday night. They reached Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez for five earned runs but figure to find it much tougher here against Boston ace Chris Sale (7-4, 2.56 ERA). The left-hander is 2-0 with a 1.35 ERA in his last three starts and in the last four starts has totaled 43 strikeouts in 28 innings. He has registered a major league best 153 strikeouts on the year and has posted a 1.73 ERA in 16 career appearances (13 starts) against the Yankees who turn to Sonny Gray (5-5, 4.93 ERA). For his career, Gray is 1-5 with a 5.97 ERA in seven games against Boston but I expect a solid out from him tonight. 

Under is 8-0-1 in Yankees last 9 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 12-3-1 in Yankees last 16 home games. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in the Bronx.

10* play on UNDER. 

MLB 3-PACK

The New York Yankees opened this three-game series with an 8-1 triumph Friday night. They reached Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez for five earned runs but figure to find it much tougher here against Boston ace Chris Sale (7-4, 2.56 ERA). The left-hander is 2-0 with a 1.35 ERA in his last three starts and in the last four starts has totaled 43 strikeouts in 28 innings. He has registered a major league best 153 strikeouts on the year and has posted a 1.73 ERA in 16 career appearances (13 starts) against the Yankees who turn to Sonny Gray (5-5, 4.93 ERA). For his career, Gray is 1-5 with a 5.97 ERA in seven games against Boston. 

Red Sox are 13-4 in their last 17 Saturday games and 15-6 in their last 21 games following a loss.

8* play on Boston Red Sox. 

MLB 3-PACK

The Los Angeles Angels aim to make it two straight at Orioles following a 7-1 victory Friday. Halos left-hander Tyler Skaggs (6-5, 2.69 ERA) has been effective in June, going 3-1 behind a minuscule 0.67 ERA while Baltimore righty Andrew Cashner (2-8, 4.70 ERA) is 0-2 with a 3.68 ERA in four starts this month. There will be a lot of pressure on Cashner here as Baltimore's already injury-riddled bullpen took another hit yesterday when reliever Darren O'Day was placed on the disabled list.

Under is 10-3 in Orioles last 13 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 8-0 in Cashner's last 8 starts overall. Under is 10-2 in the last 12 meetings in Baltimore. Angels are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.

8* play on LA Angels. 

MLB 3-PACK

The Los Angeles Angels aim to make it two straight at Orioles following a 7-1 victory Friday. Halos left-hander Tyler Skaggs (6-5, 2.69 ERA) has been effective in June, going 3-1 behind a minuscule 0.67 ERA while Baltimore righty Andrew Cashner (2-8, 4.70 ERA) is 0-2 with a 3.68 ERA in four starts this month. There will be a lot of pressure on Cashner here as Baltimore's already injury-riddled bullpen took another hit yesterday when reliever Darren O'Day was placed on the disabled list.

Under is 10-3 in Orioles last 13 games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 8-0 in Cashner's last 8 starts overall. Under is 10-2 in the last 12 meetings in Baltimore. Angels are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.

8* play on UNDER.