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🔥 Top Picks
Phillies -1.5 (-110) @ Rockies – 8:40 PM ET
Taijuan Walker has held opponents to 2 runs or fewer in 4 of 5 starts, while rookie Carson Palmquist was shelled for 5 runs in his MLB debut. Philly’s .281 AVG vs lefties and Coors Field’s altitude make the -1.5 line a sharp play.
Astros ML (-280) @ Rays – 1:10 PM ET
Hunter Brown has been unhittable with a 1.42 ERA and .170 BAA, while Taj Bradley owns a 9.95 ERA vs Houston. With Brown on a run of 50.2 IP and just 7 ER allowed, Houston should cruise.
Braves -1.5 (+105) @ Nationals – 6:45 PM ET
AJ Smith-Shawver (0.46 ERA in May) faces Trevor Williams, who’s been rocked for 4+ ER in 4 straight. Atlanta is 15-7 when scoring first, and with Crews possibly sidelined, Washington’s offense takes a hit.
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⚾ Game Previews
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Cincinnati Reds (25-25, .500) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (16-33, .327) – 12:35 PM
🔹 Brady Singer (CIN): 5-2, 4.99 ERA, 44 SO — trending better, but shaky overall
🔹 Andrew Heaney (PIT): 2-3, 2.87 ERA, 39 SO — quietly steady despite team struggles
🔍 Reds have won 5 of 6, but Pirates won Tuesday’s 1-0 game despite scoring woes. Pittsburgh’s scored 4+ in just 1 of last 25 games.
Odds: Reds +140, Pirates -180 | Total: 6.5
✅ Best Bet: Under 6.5 (+114)
Cleveland Guardians (25-21, .543) @ Minnesota Twins (26-21, .553) – 1:10 PM
🔹 Gavin Williams (CLE): 3-2, 4.29 ERA, 51 SO — 5.30 ERA on the road
🔹 Chris Paddack (MIN): 2-3, 4.05 ERA, 33 SO — 2 straight quality starts
🔍 Twins have won 14 of 15, while Cleveland’s lost 6 of 8. Twins favored slightly in AL Central coin flip.
Odds: Guardians +102, Twins -122 | Total: 7.5
✅ Best Bet: Under 7.5 (-118)
NOTE: THIS GAME IS PART OF A DOUBLE-HEADER. THE PREVIEW AND PICK IS ONLY FOR THE SECOND GAME
Houston Astros (25-23, .521) @ Tampa Bay Rays (22-26, .458) – 1:10 PM
🔹 Hunter Brown (HOU): 6-2, 1.43 ERA, 67 SO — 7 ER in last 50.2 IP
🔹 Taj Bradley (TB): 3-3, 5.05 ERA, 42 SO — 9.95 ERA vs HOU
🔍 Astros lean on Brown to secure series, while Rays’ bats face uphill climb.
Odds: Astros -280, Rays +210 | Total: 10.5
🔥 Top Pick: Astros ML (-280)
Chicago Cubs (29-20, .592) @ Miami Marlins (19-28, .404) – 1:10 PM
🔹 Cade Horton (CHC): 2-0, 5.79 ERA, 7 SO — still finding his footing
🔹 Max Meyer (MIA): 3-4, 4.56 ERA, 61 SO — 4+ ER in 4 straight starts
🔍 Cubs have scored 5.8 runs/game over last 5 and just crushed Miami 14-1.
Odds: Cubs -160, Marlins +124 | Total: 9.5
✅ Best Bet: Over 9.5 (-125)
Baltimore Orioles (15-32, .319) @ Milwaukee Brewers (24-25, .490) – 1:10 PM
🔹 Tomoyuki Sugano (BAL): 4-3, 3.02 ERA, 29 SO — lone bright spot in 8-game skid
🔹 Chad Patrick (MIL): 2-4, 3.28 ERA, 39 SO — consistent presence
🔍 Brewers seek sweep after 5-2 win powered by 3 HRs. Orioles have given up an MLB-high 75 HR.
Odds: Orioles -115, Brewers -115 | Total: 7.5
✅ Best Bet: Brewers ML (-115)
Detroit Tigers (32-17, .653) @ St. Louis Cardinals (27-22, .551) – 1:15 PM
🔹 Brant Hurter (DET): 1-0, 2.35 ERA, 21 SO — opens a bullpen game
🔹 Andre Pallante (STL): 4-2, 4.03 ERA, 34 SO — back-to-back quality starts
🔍 Tigers evened series Tuesday behind Riley Greene’s clutch hit. Expect offense from both sides.
Odds: Tigers +120, Cardinals -154 | Total: 8.5
✅ Best Bet: Over 8.5 (-105)
Seattle Mariners (27-20, .574) @ Chicago White Sox (15-34, .306) – 2:10 PM
🔹 Logan Evans (SEA): 2-1, 2.57 ERA, 14 SO — 6 shutout innings last start
🔹 Shane Smith (CWS): 1-3, 2.05 ERA, 43 SO — lone rotation bright spot
🔍 Mariners’ pitching is on fire—just 1 run allowed in last 5 games.
Odds: Mariners -155, White Sox +130 | Total: 8.5
✅ Best Bet: Under 8.5 (-112)
Kansas City Royals (27-23, .540) @ San Francisco Giants (29-20, .592) – 3:45 PM
🔹 Daniel Lynch IV (KC): 3-0, 1.29 ERA, 10 SO — thriving in short stints
🔹 Logan Webb (SF): 5-3, 2.42 ERA, 69 SO — 2 ER in 28.1 home IP
🔍 Giants are 9 games over .500. Webb's dominance makes this a low-total edge.
Odds: Royals +180, Giants -218 | Total: 7.0
✅ Best Bet: Under 7.0 (-102)
New York Mets (29-20, .592) @ Boston Red Sox (25-25, .500) – 6:45 PM
🔹 Tylor Megill (NYM): 3-4, 3.74 ERA, 56 SO — 4 ER in each of last 3 starts
🔹 Garrett Crochet (BOS): 4-3, 2.00 ERA, 73 SO — 2 ER or fewer in 9 of 10 starts
🔍 Mets have scored 3 or fewer in 7 straight; Red Sox not much better.
Odds: Mets +124, Red Sox -148 | Total: 8.0
✅ Best Bet: Under 8.0 (-115)
Atlanta Braves (24-24, .500) @ Washington Nationals (22-27, .449) – 6:45 PM
🔹 AJ Smith-Shawver (ATL): 3-2, 2.33 ERA, 40 SO — 0.46 ERA in May
🔹 Trevor Williams (WSH): 2-5, 5.91 ERA, 38 SO — 4+ ER in 4 straight starts
🔍 Braves seek to even the series; Nats may be without Dylan Crews.
Odds: Braves -155, Nationals +130 | Total: 8.5
🔥 Top Pick: Braves -1.5 (+105)
Texas Rangers (25-24, .510) @ New York Yankees (28-19, .596) – 7:05 PM
🔹 Jacob deGrom (TEX): 4-1, 2.29 ERA, 53 SO — 3 ER allowed in last 4 starts
🔹 Ryan Yarbrough (NYY): 1-0, 3.70 ERA, 20 SO — crafty veteran
🔍 deGrom vs MLB HR leader Judge (15 HR, .401 AVG). Expect a duel.
Odds: Rangers -102, Yankees -118 | Total: 7.5
✅ Best Bet: Under 7.5 (-115)
San Diego Padres (27-19, .587) @ Toronto Blue Jays (23-24, .489) – 7:07 PM
🔹 Randy Vásquez (SD): 3-3, 3.45 ERA, 23 SO — 3 straight quality starts
🔹 Kevin Gausman (TOR): 3-4, 4.59 ERA, 46 SO — inconsistent
🔍 Padres have scored 3 total runs in last 4 games; need spark.
Odds: Padres +136, Blue Jays -162 | Total: 8.5
✅ Best Bet: Under 8.5 (-102)
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Philadelphia Phillies (30-18, .625) @ Colorado Rockies (8-40, .167) – 8:40 PM
🔹 Taijuan Walker (PHI): 1-3, 2.62 ERA, 31 SO — shut out Rockies in April
🔹 Carson Palmquist (COL): 0-1, 11.25 ERA — roughed up in debut
🔍 Phillies lead MLB vs LHP (.281 AVG); Rockies have lost 3 straight
Odds: Phillies -218, Rockies +180 | Total: 11.0
🔥 Top Pick: Phillies -1.5 (-110)
Los Angeles Angels (22-25, .468) @ Oakland Athletics (22-27, .449) – 10:05 PM
🔹 Jack Kochanowicz (LAA): 3-5, 4.71 ERA, 29 SO — 2 ER total in last 2 starts
🔹 JP Sears (OAK): 4-3, 3.31 ERA, 38 SO — steady but got rocked by SF
🔍 Angels on 5-game win streak, including comeback 7-5 win Tuesday.
Odds: Angels +145, Athletics -175 | Total: 10.5
✅ Best Bet: Over 10.5 (-115)
Arizona Diamondbacks (26-23, .531) @ Los Angeles Dodgers (30-19, .612) – 10:10 PM
🔹 Corbin Burnes (ARI): 3-1, 2.56 ERA, 43 SO — heavy cutter usage, elite command
🔹 Dustin May (LAD): 1-4, 4.43 ERA, 41 SO — ground ball machine
🔍 Dodgers rallied late Tuesday; Burnes vs LA power sets up a chess match
Odds: Diamondbacks +120, Dodgers -142 | Total: 9.5
✅ Best Bet: Under 9.5 (-118)
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