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Giants -1.5 (+105) vs Nationals – 1:35 PM ET
Robbie Ray (6-0, 2.67 ERA) has helped the Giants cover in 3 of his last 4 starts. Washington turns to Michael Soroka (1-2, 5.95 ERA) as they seek a 7th win in 8 games.
Odds: Giants -148, Nationals +124 | Total: 8.0

Tigers vs Guardians – Under 7.5 (-115) – 11:35 AM ET
Cleveland goes for the sweep behind Logan Allen (4.31 ERA) against Tarik Skubal (2.64 ERA, 85 SO). The total is set at 7.5 runs, reflecting the pitching matchup and early start time.
Odds: Tigers -15000, Guardians +2500 | Total: 7.5

Blue Jays ML (-112) @ Rays – 1:40 PM ET
Chris Bassitt (2.83 ERA) has allowed just 1 ER in his last 11.2 innings. Toronto is trying to avoid a sweep after Tampa Bay won the first two games.
Odds: Blue Jays -112, Rays -108 | Total: 9.0

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Cleveland Guardians (29-22, .569) @ Detroit Tigers (33-20, .623) – 11:35 AM
🔹 Logan Allen (CLE): 2-2, 4.31 ERA, 36 SO
🔹 Tarik Skubal (DET): 4-2, 2.64 ERA, 85 SO
🔍 Cleveland has taken the first three games of the series, including a 7-5 extra-inning win Saturday. Detroit has dropped three straight for just the second time this season.
Odds: Tigers -15000, Guardians +2500 | Total: 7.5 [GAME IS LIVE]
🔥 Top Pick: Under 7.5 (-115)

Baltimore Orioles (17-34, .333) @ Boston Red Sox (27-27, .500) – 1:35 PM
🔹 Dean Kremer (BAL): 3-5, 5.50 ERA, 40 SO
🔹 Walker Buehler (BOS): 4-1, 4.00 ERA, 33 SO
🔍 Orioles are 2-10 in their last 12 games after splitting Saturday's doubleheader. Boston looks to take the series with Buehler on the mound.
Odds: Red Sox -130, Orioles +110 | Total: 9.0
✅ Best Bet: Over 9.0 (-110)

San Francisco Giants (30-22, .577) @ Washington Nationals (24-28, .462) – 1:35 PM
🔹 Robbie Ray (SF): 6-0, 2.67 ERA, 62 SO
🔹 Michael Soroka (WSH): 1-2, 5.95 ERA, 23 SO
🔍 The Nationals are seeking their 7th win in 8 games after Saturday's 3-0 victory. The Giants are favored with Ray starting, who has been dominant in recent outings.
Odds: Giants -148, Nationals +124 | Total: 8.0
🔥 Top Pick: Giants -1.5 (+105)

Milwaukee Brewers (25-28, .472) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (19-34, .358) – 1:35 PM
🔹 Logan Henderson (MIL): 3-0, 1.69 ERA, 23 SO
🔹 Bailey Falter (PIT): 3-3, 3.50 ERA, 39 SO
🔍 Falter has a 0.38 ERA over his last four starts and hasn't allowed a run in 16.2 innings. Henderson brings a perfect record and sub-2.00 ERA into the series finale.
Odds: Brewers -162, Pirates +136 | Total: 8.0
✅ Best Bet: Under 8.0 (-105)

Chicago Cubs (31-21, .596) @ Cincinnati Reds (26-27, .491) – 1:40 PM
🔹 Ben Brown (CHC): 3-3, 5.44 ERA, 58 SO
🔹 Nick Lodolo (CIN): 4-4, 3.22 ERA, 49 SO
🔍 Lodolo has a 6.33 ERA at home versus 1.45 on the road. The Cubs lead MLB in runs scored and are slight road favorites.
Odds: Cubs -135, Reds +114 | Total: 8.5
✅ Best Bet: Over 8.5 (-122)

Toronto Blue Jays (25-26, .490) @ Tampa Bay Rays (25-26, .490) – 1:40 PM
🔹 Chris Bassitt (TOR): 4-2, 2.83 ERA, 61 SO
🔹 Ryan Pepiot (TB): 2-5, 3.99 ERA, 47 SO
🔍 Tampa Bay has won four straight, including Saturday's 3-1 win. Bassitt has allowed just one earned run in his last 11.2 innings.
Odds: Blue Jays -112, Rays -108 | Total: 9.0
🔥 Top Pick: Blue Jays ML (-112)

Seattle Mariners (29-22, .569) @ Houston Astros (27-25, .519) – 2:10 PM
🔹 Luis Castillo (SEA): 4-3, 3.20 ERA, 44 SO
🔹 Colton Gordon (HOU): 0-0, 5.59 ERA, 10 SO
🔍 The Astros evened the series Saturday with a 2-1 win. Gordon has allowed 6 earned runs in 9.2 IP this season.
Odds: Mariners -135, Astros +114 | Total: 8.5
✅ Best Bet: Mariners ML (-135)

Kansas City Royals (28-25, .528) @ Minnesota Twins (29-22, .569) – 2:10 PM
🔹 Kris Bubic (KC): 5-2, 1.47 ERA, 61 SO
🔹 Bailey Ober (MIN): 4-1, 3.68 ERA, 43 SO
🔍 Minnesota has won 16 of its last 18 games. Bubic enters with a 1.47 ERA while the Twins are 18-7 at home.
Odds: Twins -115, Royals -105 | Total: 7.5
✅ Best Bet: Under 7.5 (-102)

Texas Rangers (25-28, .472) @ Chicago White Sox (17-35, .327) – 2:10 PM
🔹 Patrick Corbin (TEX): 3-3, 3.59 ERA, 32 SO
🔹 Davis Martin (CHW): 2-5, 3.49 ERA, 36 SO
🔍 The Rangers have lost six straight after Saturday’s 10-5 defeat. Chicago is going for its second series sweep since September.
Odds: Rangers -115, White Sox -105 | Total: 8.0
✅ Best Bet: Under 8.0 (-105)

Arizona Diamondbacks (26-26, .500) @ St. Louis Cardinals (29-23, .558) – 2:15 PM
🔹 Brandon Pfaadt (ARI): 7-3, 3.81 ERA, 44 SO
🔹 Sonny Gray (STL): 5-1, 4.02 ERA, 61 SO
🔍 Cardinals have won 15 of their last 19 and are 18-8 at home. Pfaadt allowed 3 solo HRs and had 0 strikeouts in his last start.
Odds: Cardinals -125, Diamondbacks +105 | Total: 7.5
✅ Best Bet: Cardinals ML (-125)

New York Yankees (31-20, .608) @ Colorado Rockies (9-43, .173) – 3:10 PM
🔹 Will Warren (NYY): 3-2, 4.05 ERA, 60 SO
🔹 Antonio Senzatela (COL): 1-8, 6.34 ERA, 25 SO
🔍 The Yankees had 21 hits in Saturday’s 13-1 win. Senzatela has a 7.27 ERA at home and has allowed 41 hits in 26 innings at Coors Field.
Odds: Yankees -278, Rockies +225 | Total: 10.5
✅ Best Bet: Yankees -2.5 (-145)

Philadelphia Phillies (34-18, .654) @ Oakland Athletics (22-31, .415) – 4:05 PM
🔹 Jesús Luzardo (PHI): 5-0, 1.95 ERA, 67 SO
🔹 Gunnar Hoglund (OAK): 1-2, 5.06 ERA, 20 SO
🔍 Phillies are on a 9-game win streak after Saturday’s 9-6 extra-inning win. Luzardo enters undefeated with a sub-2.00 ERA.
Odds: Phillies -175, Athletics +145 | Total: 10.0
✅ Best Bet: Phillies -1.5 (-115)

Miami Marlins (20-30, .400) @ Los Angeles Angels (25-26, .490) – 4:07 PM
🔹 Edward Cabrera (MIA): 0-1, 5.50 ERA, 33 SO
🔹 Kyle Hendricks (LAA): 2-5, 5.32 ERA, 28 SO
🔍 Marlins won 6-2 Saturday to snap the Angels’ 8-game win streak. Hendricks and Cabrera both enter with ERAs above 5.
Odds: Angels -120, Marlins +100 | Total: 9.0
✅ Best Bet: Over 9.0 (-122)

San Diego Padres (28-22, .560) @ Atlanta Braves (25-26, .490) – 4:10 PM
🔹 Dylan Cease (SD): 1-3, 4.50 ERA, 64 SO
🔹 Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL): 3-3, 3.52 ERA, 49 SO
🔍 Braves are 16-8 at home and won 7-1 Saturday behind another Acuña HR. Cease has struggled for consistency despite strong strikeout numbers.
Odds: Braves -142, Padres +120 | Total: 8.0
✅ Best Bet: Braves ML (-142)

Los Angeles Dodgers (32-20, .615) @ New York Mets (31-21, .596) – 7:10 PM
🔹 Landon Knack (LAD): 2-1, 6.17 ERA, 23 SO
🔹 Kodai Senga (NYM): 4-3, 1.43 ERA, 47 SO
🔍 Mets won 5-2 Saturday and Senga enters with a 1.43 ERA. The Dodgers turn to rookie Knack, who’s struggled with a 6.17 ERA.
Odds: Mets -115, Dodgers -105 | Total: 8.5
✅ Best Bet: Mets ML (-115)

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