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Padres -2.5 (-130) at Rockies – 3:10 PM
Nick Pivetta (5-1, 2.01 ERA) draws the league-worst Rockies and Germán Márquez (0-6, 9.90 ERA) at Coors. San Diego’s outscored Colorado 56-7 in five meetings and just hung 21 runs Saturday.

Twins ML (-162) vs Giants – 2:10 PM
Pablo López has been lights-out with a 2.18 ERA and 11 K last start. Minnesota rides a 7-game win streak, while the Giants have scored just 2 total runs in this series.

Tigers ML (-122) vs Rangers – 1:40 PM
Reese Olson (3.03 ERA) has tossed three shutouts in his last four. Detroit’s 26-14 and draws Texas’ lineup one day removed from a 10-run outburst, but Eovaldi's command could neutralize the threat.

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Cubs at Mets – 12:05 PM
🔹 Matthew Boyd (CHC): 3-2, 2.75 ERA — never more than 3 ER allowed
🔹 Griffin Canning (NYM): 5-1, 2.50 ERA — consistent, under-the-radar ace
🔍 Insight: After Saturday's 6-5 Cubs win, both clubs sit near the NL’s top. Boyd vs Canning is a legit duel between two of baseball’s best-performing backend arms.
✅ Best Bet: Under 8.5 (-118)

Cardinals at Nationals – 1:35 PM
🔹 Miles Mikolas (STL): 1-2, 4.76 ERA — inconsistent despite team surge
🔹 MacKenzie Gore (WSH): 2-3, 3.33 ERA — 68 K, top of the Nats’ staff
🔍 Insight: Washington’s dropped four straight and has been outscored 14-2 in this series. Gore looks to stop the bleeding against a Cards team riding a 7-game win streak.
✅ Best Bet: Cardinals ML (+124)

Braves at Pirates – 1:35 PM
🔹 Chris Sale (ATL): 1-3, 4.07 ERA — slider’s been sharp in recent outings
🔹 Carmen Mlodzinski (PIT): 1-3, 6.16 ERA — struggling in May
🔍 Insight: Atlanta’s favored big after Saturday’s extras win. Sale’s trending up, and Pittsburgh’s lost 6 of 7 and hasn’t scored more than 3 runs in five straight.
🔥 Top Pick: Braves -1.5 (-120)

Rangers at Tigers – 1:40 PM
🔹 Nathan Eovaldi (TEX): 3-2, 2.03 ERA — just 4 BB in 53 K
🔹 Reese Olson (DET): 4-2, 3.03 ERA — three shutouts in last four
🔍 Insight: Olson’s become a Comerica Park weapon, and Detroit has won 8 of 11. Eovaldi brings ace stuff, but Tigers’ balanced attack and home edge make them a lean.
🔥 Top Pick: Tigers ML (-122)

Brewers at Rays – 1:40 PM
🔹 Chad Patrick (MIL): 2-3, 3.08 ERA — quietly steady
🔹 Drew Rasmussen (TB): 1-3, 3.09 ERA — reliable but unspectacular
🔍 Insight: Milwaukee’s 7-14 on the road and just dropped a tight 3-2 game. Both lineups continue to scuffle, but Tampa’s slight home edge holds value.
✅ Best Bet: Rays ML (-155)

Reds at Astros – 2:10 PM
🔹 Chase Petty (CIN): 0-1, 34.71 ERA — crushed in MLB debut
🔹 Ronel Blanco (HOU): 2-3, 4.98 ERA — looking for rhythm
🔍 Insight: After Saturday’s 13-9 slugfest, both teams are trying to avoid bullpen meltdowns. Houston’s slight edge comes from Petty’s inexperience and Coogs’ home bats.
✅ Best Bet: Over 8.5 (-108)

Red Sox at Royals – 2:10 PM
🔹 Lucas Giolito (BOS): 0-1, 8.38 ERA — rough early returns post-injury
🔹 Seth Lugo (KC): 3-3, 2.84 ERA — KC’s most reliable arm
🔍 Insight: KC’s won 16 of 19 and seeks its 8th straight series win. Boston crushed them 10-1 Saturday, but Giolito’s inconsistency looms large.
✅ Best Bet: Royals ML (-130)

Giants at Twins – 2:10 PM
🔹 Landen Roupp (SF): 2-3, 4.89 ERA — up-and-down season
🔹 Pablo López (MIN): 3-2, 2.18 ERA — struck out 11 in last start
🔍 Insight: Minnesota’s won 7 straight and held SF to two total runs this series. Lopez gives them a clear edge to complete the sweep.
🔥 Top Pick: Twins ML (-162)

Marlins at White Sox – 2:10 PM
🔹 Sandy Alcantara (MIA): 2-4, 8.42 ERA — 12.06 ERA over last 4
🔹 Sean Burke (CWS): 2-4, 4.35 ERA — 0.73 ERA in last 2 starts
🔍 Insight: Burke’s been sharp lately, and Miami hasn’t hit much despite Alcantara’s struggles. With two anemic offenses, this could be a grind.
✅ Best Bet: Under 8 (-112)

Padres at Rockies – 3:10 PM
🔹 Nick Pivetta (SD): 5-1, 2.01 ERA — dominant stretch
🔹 Germán Márquez (COL): 0-6, 9.90 ERA — can’t stop the bleeding
🔍 Insight: San Diego’s won all 5 vs Colorado, including Saturday’s 21-0 rout. Marquez hasn’t gone more than 5 innings all season.
🔥 Top Pick: Padres -2.5 (-130)

Yankees at Athletics – 4:05 PM
🔹 Clarke Schmidt (NYY): TBD
🔹 Luis Severino (OAK): 1-3, 3.62 ERA — faces former team
🔍 Insight: Judge is batting .396 with 14 HR and homered twice Saturday. Oakland’s comeback 11-7 win has them believing, but the Yankees' power edge remains clear.
✅ Best Bet: Over 11 (-120)

Orioles at Angels – 4:07 PM
🔹 Zach Eflin (BAL): 2-1, 3.00 ERA — just off IL
🔹 Tyler Anderson (LAA): 2-0, 2.68 ERA — thriving against weak offenses
🔍 Insight: Baltimore hits just .177 vs LHP, and Anderson’s been locked in. Eflin could be limited in his return, giving LA a slight edge.
✅ Best Bet: Angels ML (+120)

Dodgers at Diamondbacks – 4:10 PM
🔹 Tony Gonsolin (LAD): 1-0, 4.09 ERA — easing back post-injury
🔹 Zac Gallen (ARI): 3-4, 4.37 ERA — 7 IP, 1 ER last start
🔍 Insight: Series tied 2-2, and this one's a toss-up. Gallen’s rounding into form, but LA’s offense is too deep to overlook.
✅ Best Bet: Over 9.5 (+102)

Blue Jays at Mariners – 4:10 PM
🔹 José Ureña (TOR): 0-0, 8.59 ERA — first start as a Blue Jay
🔹 Bryce Miller (SEA): 2-3, 4.15 ERA — hit-and-miss so far
🔍 Insight: Toronto’s taken the first two and rides hot bats from Bichette and Barger. Miller has been inconsistent, and Ureña’s leash will be short.
✅ Best Bet: Over 8 (-120)

Phillies at Guardians – 7:10 PM
🔹 Zack Wheeler (PHI): 3-1, 3.35 ERA — hasn’t allowed more than 2 ER in 4 straight
🔹 Luis L. Ortiz (CLE): 2-3, 5.30 ERA — volatile results
🔍 Insight: Wheeler’s elite form gives Philly a clear edge. Harper’s heating up, and the Guardians were held to one run Saturday.
✅ Best Bet: Phillies ML (-180)

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