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MARINERS ML +128 *5* BEST BET
MARINERS RL (-1.5) +180 *2*
The Mariners have won 5 straight ball games, covering the RL in 4 straight. Meanwhile the Rays have now dropped TEN in a row losing by 2+ in 6 of those contests. The pitching matchup favors the Mariners in a big way with Young posting solid numbers on the year and his last 3 starts (both sub 3.4 ERA and sub 1.15 WHIP). Bedard on the other side owns a 1.79 WHIP and a 7.07 ERA over his past 3 starts. How a team as bad as the Rays is favored is beyond us. The Rays are the WORST TEAM IN BASEBALL.
BLUE JAYS ML -134 *2*
Have to be on the Jays here, hottest team in baseball by a mile – ride them at a very playable home line against a cold team.
BREWERS ML -109 *2*
The Brewers have owned the Pirates this year winning 8 of last 10 meetings. Lohse has given up 2 earned runs or less in 7 of his last 10 starts and 1 or less in 5 of those starts. He is 4-0 on the road this year with a 1.22 WHIP and a 3.03 ERA. Cumpton in 4 starts has a 6.85 ERA and 1.48 WHIP.
GIANTS ML -135 *3*
Believe it or not this is a short price when all things considered. The reason this line is not -160 is because the Mets have their ace in Jon Niese on the hill tonight who has been impressive (3-3, 2.69 WHIP, 1.18 ERA) but this is still a big mismatch tonight. We have the best team with the Giants (39-31) in the bigs at home to the always under performing Mets (28-32) who were just swept by the Chicago Cubs. Enough said
Analysis: The Colorado Rockies have been absolutely horrible lately after being on such a tear just a few weeks ago. They have dropped seven in a row and 9-out of their last-10.. but I have to go with history here and that is how they fare in the opening game of a series at home.. I believe 15-and-3 now is the tally, and the fact that we have Eddie Butler making is Major League debut on the hill for Colorado. These are both angles that I like to jump on as they have success more often than not. Tough to go against Ryu but the team behind him hasn’t been all that special as of late. We’ll back the new series and the new arm in getting The Rockies back in the win column.
Two of baseball's top 5 money pitchers take the mound when the Minnesota Twins (-114, 7.5) host the Houston Astros. Houston's Dallas Keuchel is ranked fifth in the majors at $683 units, while the resurgent Phil Hughes is second at $1017 units for the Twins.
Rays Favored as Skid Continues
The Tampa Bay Rays losing streak has now hit 10 games and despite this they are still favored at -137 for their home date with the Seattle Mariners. The Rays have been favored for six of the games during the current skid. It's Erick Bedard's turn to try and stop the bleeding, but the Rays haven't won in his last four starts.
Rocky stretch for Colorado
The Colorado Rockies pitching staff has struggled, giving up 7.4 runs per game in the last 10. Combine that with the fact the Rockies bats have also gone a little cold, scoring just 3.8 runs per game compared to their usual average of 5.0 and the Rockies have lost nine of 10, including seven straight. They are start a weekend series with the Dodgers (-123).
Pitching Notes
Cole Hamels takes the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies as an underdog for the third time in nine starts this season. The Phillies have just one win in Hamels starts this season and are 6-0-3 over/under. The Phillies take on the Cincinnati Reds (-139), who send Johnny Ceuto to the mound.
The Chicago White Sox are +179 dogs when they visit the Los Angeles Angels (-195) tonight. Rienzo has been a dog in all eight of his starts this year, resulting in him being the fourth best money pitcher at +$690 units. However, the Sox have lost the last two games Rienzo has started.
Hitting Notes
The Toronto Blue Jays offense just keeps rolling. In Thursday's 7-3 win over the Detroit Tigers, not only did they complete the series sweep, but Melky Cabrerra, Juan Francisco and Brett Lawrie all hit their 10th homers of the year. The Jays have won 19 of 23, but even with all the dingers are just 11-11-1 over/under in that span.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been absolutely crushing the ball in their last three, scoring 32 runs on 48 hits in a sweep of the Colorado Rockies. Bettors should take note however, they take one of the best under teams when they start a weekend series with the Atlanta Braves.
Totals Streak
Chicago White Sox (1-8 over/under): The White Sox pitching has improved thanks in part to the return of Chris Sale and his ability to anchor the rotation. They are only giving up 2.9 runs per game during their current under run. They start a series with the Los Angeles Angels today with a total currently at 8.0.
Injury Notes
There is no timetable for Washington Nationals' left fielder Bryce Harper to return from a torn ligament in his thumb, but he hopes to return sometime in early July. Harper injured his thumb sliding into third base April 21. The Nationals are 17-17 and are -$314 units in Harper's absence.
Mat Latos' return to the Cincinnati Reds rotation could be delayed after having a minor league rehab start cut short Wednesday. Latos left the game after 67 pitchers with a calf cramp. He may make one more rehab start before returning to the big club. Latos went 14-7 with a 3.16 ERA last season for the Reds.
Weather Watch
There will be a 13 mile per hour wind blowing in from right-center field at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington for the Rangers (-168, 8) series opener against the Cleveland Indians. Teams are 6-6 over/under in these conditions at Arlington.
Philadelphia +135 Cincinnati
Philadelphia---Cincinnati UNDER 6 1/2
San Diego -115 Washington
San Francisco -145 Mets
Cleveland--Texas UNDER 8
Cleveland +165 Texas
Minnesota -115 Houston
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