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🔥 Top Picks
Brewers ML (-108) @ Cubs – 5:08 PM ET
Quinn Priester has a 2.91 ERA on the road and has already allowed just 3 ER in 10 innings across two starts against the Cubs this year—both Brewers wins. Milwaukee’s offense has outscored Chicago 16–6 so far in the series, and Jackson Chourio is 7-for-13 lifetime vs Jameson Taillon.
Over 8.5 (-112) – Mariners @ Tigers – 3:08 PM ET
Seattle scored 8 runs in Game 3 and leads MLB with a .712 slugging percentage on first-pitch swings. Detroit's hitters have struck out in 24% of plate appearances this year (4th highest in MLB), while both starters have ERAs over 3.85. This sets up a high-variance game with scoring potential on both sides.
Over 7.5 (-120) – Phillies @ Dodgers – 9:08 PM ET
Aaron Nola posted a 6.97 ERA on the road this season with a .285 opponent batting average. LA is on a 9-game win streak and has hit the Over in each of its last six home playoff games vs NL East opponents. With Trea Turner, Schwarber, and Ohtani all bringing power, this matchup leans Over.
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⚾ Game Previews
Seattle Mariners (2-1) @ Detroit Tigers (1-2) – 3:08 PM ET
🔥 Top Pick: Over 8.5 (-112)
🔹 Bryce Miller (SEA): 4-6, 5.68 ERA, 74 SO — struggled this season but supported by a rested bullpen
🔹 Casey Mize (DET): 14-6, 3.87 ERA, 139 SO — looks to extend Detroit’s season
🔍 Seattle has won 8 of its last 9 road games and took control of the series with back-to-back wins, including an 8-4 Game 3 victory. The Mariners lead MLB in first-pitch slugging (.712), while Detroit's 24% strikeout rate ranks 4th highest. Expect aggressive at-bats and volatility early.
💰 Odds: Mariners -110, Tigers -110 | Total: 8.5
Milwaukee Brewers (2-0) @ Chicago Cubs (0-2) – 5:08 PM ET
🔥 Top Pick: Brewers ML (-108)
🔹 Quinn Priester (MIL): 13-3, 3.32 ERA, 132 SO — 2.91 ERA on the road, 3 ER in 10 IP vs Cubs
🔹 Jameson Taillon (CHC): 11-7, 3.68 ERA, 98 SO — allowed 7 ER in 10 innings vs Milwaukee this year
🔍 Milwaukee has outscored Chicago 16-6 through the first two games and has responded to early deficits both times. Jackson Chourio is 7-for-13 in his career vs Taillon with extra-base power. The Brewers are in position to complete the sweep.
💰 Odds: Cubs -112, Brewers -108 | Total: 6.5
Toronto Blue Jays (2-1) @ New York Yankees (1-2) – 7:08 PM ET
✅ Best Bet: Over 8.5 (-108)
🔹 Louis Varland (TOR): 4-3, 2.97 ERA, 75 SO — Yankees are 13-for-33 (.394) with 6 HR against him career
🔹 Cam Schlittler (NYY): 4-3, 2.96 ERA, 84 SO — 8 scoreless IP in last start, but 10-for-23 (.435) by TOR hitters career
🔍 Guerrero Jr. is 8-for-13 with 3 HR this series, while Aaron Judge drove in 4 runs in Game 3. Toronto leads MLB in batting average (.265), and New York leads in slugging (.455). These lineups have hit both starters well, and scoring has topped 10 runs in each of the first three games.
💰 Odds: Yankees -180, Blue Jays +146 | Total: 8.5
Philadelphia Phillies (0-2) @ Los Angeles Dodgers (2-0) – 9:08 PM ET
🔥 Top Pick: Over 7.5 (-120)
🔹 Aaron Nola (PHI): 5-10, 6.01 ERA, 97 SO — 6.97 ERA in 41.1 road innings, .285 BAA
🔹 Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD): 12-8, 2.49 ERA, 201 SO — just 2 ER allowed over his last 32.2 IP
🔍 LA has won 9 straight and leads the series 2-0 behind dominant pitching and home-field advantage. The Phillies are hitting just .201 against starters who throw 80+ pitches, while the Dodgers have seen the Over hit in each of their last 6 home playoff games vs NL East teams. This spot leans Over with star power on both sides.
💰 Odds: Dodgers -186, Phillies +151 | Total: 7.5
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