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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Dodgers vs. Braves Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

The Atlanta Braves are in a tailspin that threatens to knock them out of the race for the National League East title, entering Sunday's finale of a four-game home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a jolt to their suddenly silent offense. Atlanta's pitching issues of late are well documented, but the Braves have scored just seven runs during a current four-game losing streak that has them 2 ½ games behind Philadelphia in the division race following Saturday's 5-1 loss.

Atlanta's struggles at home continued as it has dropped 10 of its past 14 home games, falling to 7-13 overall in July after posting a winning record in each of the first three months of the season. Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig, who was activated from the disabled list before the game, finished 1-for-2 with a sacrifice fly and a two-run homer in his first game since July 8. Los Angeles has turned things around since being 10 games under .500 on May 16, going 43-20 since that date. Good work from the bullpen has helped spark the Dodgers' turnaround, as Los Angeles relievers have posted a 2.85 ERA in July while posting 12 saves.

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, TBS, SportsNet Los Angeles, FS South (Atlanta)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Ross Stripling (8-2, 2.43 ERA) vs. Braves LH Sean Newcomb (9-5, 3.41)

Stripling has become a key rotation piece, but looks to get back on track after a rough showing in the All-Star game and in his first start after the break. The 28-year-old gave up five runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision Monday at Philadelphia, but did strike out six with no walks. Command has been critical for Stripling, who has issued one walk or fewer in nine consecutive starts, including June 10 against Atlanta in which he got the win after allowing two runs on four hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Newcomb stumbled entering the All-Star break but the 25-year-old, in his first full major-league season, started the second half with a solid outing Monday at Miami. He gave up one run on four hits with five strikeouts, his first victory since June 16, but walked four hitters to give him 16 against just 12 strikeouts in 18 innings this month. Newcomb endured one of his roughest starts of 2018 against the Dodgers on June 10, taking the loss while allowing five runs on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Los Angeles improved to 33-16 since the beginning of June, the best record in the NL during that stretch.

2. Atlanta 3B Johan Camargo homered in Saturday's loss, and is hitting .278 with nine homers and 31 RBIs in his past 49 games.

3. The Dodgers have won 13 of their past 19 road games and are 31-22 away from home this season, the best record in the NL in road games.

PREDICTION: Braves 3, Dodgers 2

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New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th July 2018 by Gracenote
Mets vs. Pirates Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/29/2018

A three-week tear not only has the Pittsburgh Pirates in the thick of the wild-card race but they have also moved into contention in the National League Central, trailing the first-place Chicago Cubs by six games. Winners of 15 of their last 18 contests, the Pirates look to make it three straight over the visiting New York Mets in Sunday's finale of a four-game set.

Despite a patchwork lineup missing Corey Dickerson and Josh Bell, who both went on the disabled list Saturday, Pittsburgh beat major-league ERA leader Jacob deGrom 5-0 on Saturday night. Second baseman Adam Frazier had an RBI double among three hits against deGrom and is 6-for-11 with four doubles in four games since he was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. The Mets have already traded closer Jeurys Familia and second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera, and the next to go could be right-hander Zack Wheeler, who will get the starting nod in Sunday's game. "He is a hard guy to replace," New York manager Mickey Callaway told reporters. "That is why if they trade him, it will really have to be worth it, and I think they will do the right thing in that regard."

TV: 1:35 p.m. ET, WPIX (New York), AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Zack Wheeler (4-6, 4.33 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Joe Musgrove (4-4, 3.90)

Wheeler has been linked to trade rumors and he has bolstered his value with a string of strong outings, including seven innings of two-run ball to beat San Diego on Tuesday. He also won his previous turn by giving up four runs - two on a late homer - over 7 2/3 innings against Washington to help extend his unbeaten streak to five starts. Wheeler owns a 2.08 ERA in a pair of career no-decisions against Pittsburgh.

Musgrove worked at least seven innings for the third time in four starts at Cleveland on Tuesday, picking up the victory by holding the Indians to two runs on five hits. He is 0-4 in his last five home starts after giving up five runs on seven hits over 7 2/3 innings in a no-decision versus Milwaukee on July 15. Musgrove, who has never started a game against the Mets but won one relief appearance, owns a 4.95 ERA at PNC Park and a 1.80 mark on the road this year.

WALK-OFFS

1. Pirates RF Gregory Polanco is 5-for-9 over the past two games.

2. Mets OF-3B Jose Bautista is 5-for-16 during a four-game hitting streak.

3. Pittsburgh called up OF Austin Meadows and INF/OF Jose Osuna to replace Bell (oblique) and Dickerson (hamstring).

PREDICTION: Pirates 4, Mets 3

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Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Rangers vs. Astros Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

The Houston Astros are trying to run away with the American League West but can't seem to find their way around the last-place Texas Rangers. The Rangers will try to ride a hot offense to a series sweep when they visit the Astros for the finale of a three-game series on Sunday.

Texas is 23 games behind Houston in the American League West but won the first two games of the current series by a combined score of 18-5 and watched Rougned Odor go 5-for-5 with a pair of home runs, including an inside-the-park homer, in Saturday's 7-3 triumph. Odor did the bulk of his damage on Saturday against Astros ace Justin Verlander, and the Rangers knocked around another former Cy Young Award winner in Friday's 11-2 triumph over Dallas Keuchel and company. Houston has dropped its last three games while totaling seven runs and placed All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve on the 10-day disabled list with knee soreness after Saturday's setback. The Astros will try to bounce back on Sunday behind right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. while the Rangers counter with left-hander Mike Minor.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, FS Southwest (Texas), AT&T SportsNet - Southwest (Houston)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Mike Minor (6-6, 4.83 ERA) vs. Astros RH Lance McCullers Jr. (10-5, 4.01)

Minor is winless in his last four starts and has failed to make it through six innings in each of the last three turns. The Vanderbilt product allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five in five innings against Oakland on Tuesday but was long gone by the time the Athletics rallied for a 13-10 win in 10 innings. Minor is making his fifth start of 2018 against the Astros and is still looking for a win after going 0-1 while posting a 5.40 ERA over the first four chances.

McCullers combined to allow one run and six hits while walking two and striking out 19 in 14 innings to earn wins over Tampa Bay and the Chicago White Sox on June 28 and July 6, but his last two starts have not been nearly as efficient. The 24-year-old issued a total of 10 walks while striking out four in 8 1/3 innings in losses to Oakland and the Los Angeles Angels in those last two outings, allowing 11 runs and 10 hits. McCullers made his season debut at Texas on March 31 and earned a win while yielding two runs on four hits and striking out 10 in 5 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. Astros RHP Ryan Pressly allowed a home run in his team debut on Saturday after being acquired from Minnesota on Friday.

2. Texas INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa is 6-for-10 with two homers and three RBIs in the series.

3. Houston SS Carlos Correa (back) is taking part in baseball activities and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week.

PREDICTION: Astros 6, Rangers 3

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th July 2018 by Gracenote
by Gracenote on 07/29/2018

The Toronto Blue Jays traded away one of their starting pitchers and are waiting for two others to come off the disabled list, and the attrition is starting to show. The Blue Jays will try to slow the opposing offense when they visit the Chicago White Sox in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday.

Toronto's staff allowed at least five runs in each of the last five games - four losses - and couldn't survive a bullpen game on Saturday. With All-Star J.A. Happ off to the New York Yankees in a recent trade, the Blue Jays elected to split Saturday's game between seven relievers and paid for it in the eighth inning, when Jaime Garcia and Ryan Tepera combined to allow six runs and squander the lead in a 9-5 setback. The White Sox had their own pitching problems with double-digit runs allowed in three straight losses before snapping the slide on Saturday and leaned on Leury Garcia for four RBIs in the victory. Toronto will try to get some length out of rookie left-hander Ryan Borucki on Sunday while Chicago counters with left-hander Carlos Rodon.

TV: 2:10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet (Toronto), NBCS Chicago

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH Ryan Borucki (0-2, 2.79 ERA) vs. White Sox LH Carlos Rodon (3-3, 3.38)

Borucki is still looking for his first major-league win despite allowing two or fewer runs in four of his first five outings. The Chicago-area native yielded a pair of unearned runs on six hits in six innings against Minnesota on Tuesday but could not get any run support and ended up with a loss in a game Toronto went onto lose 5-0. Borucki's lone non-quality start came in his last road outing when he was ripped for seven runs - four earned - and eight hits in three innings at Boston on July 13.

Rodon is trying to build off two straight dominant outings, during which he allowed a total of two runs and five hits while striking out 15 in 15 innings against St. Louis and the Los Angeles Angels. The North Carolina State product took a no-hitter into the sixth inning against the Angels on Tuesday and posted a season high of eight strikeouts. Rodon is seeing Toronto for the first time since 2016 and is 2-0 with a 1.77 ERA in three starts at home in 2018.

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays RHP Marco Estrada (left glute strain, finger blister) is expected to come off the DL and start on Monday at Oakland.

2. Chicago 2B Yoan Moncada is 1-for-15 over his last four contests.

3. Toronto 2B/SS Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recorded multiple hits in each of his last 10 games.

PREDICTION: White Sox 3, Blue Jays 2

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Oakland Athletics vs. Colorado Rockies Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th July 2018 by Gracenote
Athletics vs. Rockies Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/29/2018

The Oakland Athletics have had a more difficult time at Coors Field than expected as they attempt to salvage the finale of their three-game set against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Oakland entered the set having scored a total of 51 runs during a six-game winning streak but has been held to one in each of its first two contests - both losses - against the Rockies.

Khris Davis, who went deep six times during a four-game home run streak, has been kept in the park in three straight contests. The slugger drove in the lone run for the Athletics on Saturday and has collected 15 RBIs over his last seven games. Carlos Gonzalez went 3-for-4 and Nolan Arenado belted his National League-leading 27th home run as Colorado improved to 15-4 over its last 19 at home with the 4-1 triumph. Gonzalez has registered back-to-back three-hit performances and is 8-for-16 during his four-game hitting streak.

TV: 3:10 p.m. ET, NBCS California (Oakland), AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Colorado)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics RH Frankie Montas (5-2, 3.54 ERA) vs. Rockies RH German Marquez (8-8, 5.00)

Montas returned from the minors to make his ninth start of the season on Tuesday and did not factor in the decision after yielding four runs - three earned - and five hits in five innings at Texas. The 25-year-old Dominican has yet to lose on the road in 2018, going 3-0 with a 3.14 ERA in five turns. Montas has yet to face Colorado in his career but has gone 2-0 while allowing two runs and recording 13 strikeouts over 12 2/3 frames in two interleague starts this year.

Marquez, who is back from paternity leave, extended his unbeaten streak to four starts on July 20 as he escaped with a no decision at Arizona after surrendering six runs - five earned - on eight hits and three walks in five innings. The 23-year-old Venezuelan won each of his previous three turns but is 3-5 with a ghastly 7.31 ERA - more than four runs higher than his road mark of 3.15 - in 10 outings at home this season. Marquez, who will be facing Oakland for the first time, allowed one runs over six frames at Seattle on July 6 to win his only interleague start of the year.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Rockies reportedly have agreed to terms on a minor-league contract with four-time All-Star OF Matt Holliday, who was named MVP of the 2007 National League Championship Series while spending the first five seasons of his career with the club.

2. Oakland 3B Matt Chapman has gone 8-for-14 during his a four-game hitting streak and has recorded three straight multi-hit performances and seven in his last 10 contests.

3. Colorado added RHP Seunghwan Oh, who was acquired from Toronto on Thursday, to the active roster and optioned LHP Sam Howard to Triple-A Albuquerque to make room.

PREDICTION: Athletics 7, Rockies 3

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Francisco Giants Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th July 2018 by Gracenote
Brewers vs. Giants Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/29/2018

Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain have been as good as advertised in their first season with the Milwaukee Brewers, who aim for a sweep of their four-game series against the host San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Yelich and Cain were a combined 6-for-10 with a homer and three RBIs in Saturday's 7-1 win as the Brewers pulled within one-half game of the first-place Chicago Cubs in the National League Central.

The red-hot Yelich is 26-for-50 with four homers and 15 RBIs during his 12-game hitting streak for the Brewers, who welcomed newly acquired third baseman Mike Moustakas to the lineup on Saturday. Moustakas batted third and went 1-for-5 while Travis Shaw moved from the hot corner to make his first career start at second base, where he made an impressive over-the-shoulder catch in the sixth inning. San Francisco lost its fourth straight and quickly is fading from wild-card contention despite the efforts of manager Bruce Bochy, who shook up the lineup Saturday and had Andrew McCutchen batting leadoff for the first time since 2011. The Giants were held to four hits in the loss and received a troubling outing from Johnny Cueto, who allowed four runs over four innings while pitching through pain in his right elbow.

TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FS Wisconsin (Milwaukee), NBCS Bay Area (San Francisco)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Junior Guerra (6-6, 3.13 ERA) vs. Giants LH Andrew Suarez (3-6, 3.99)

Guerra rejoined the Brewers' rotation on Tuesday after missing one start with right forearm tightness and allowed four runs - one earned - in six innings against Washington. The 33-year-old Venezuelan has posted a 2.68 ERA in 34 games (28 starts) at Miller Park compared to a 4.53 mark in 29 career contests (25 starts) on the road. Guerra is making his second career start against the Giants after holding them to two runs - one earned - over five frames on June 5, 2017.

Suarez remained winless since June 29 as he came away with a no-decision on Tuesday after allowing three runs and eight hits over 5 2/3 innings against Seattle. The 25-year-old rookie has posted a 2.63 ERA over his last eight starts, serving up three home runs in 46 2/3 frames. Suarez, who will be facing Milwaukee for the first time, has struck out 83 batters and walked 23 over 94 2/3 innings in his first 17 major-league starts.

WALK-OFFS

1. Milwaukee has clinched its first series win in San Francisco since Sept. 17-19, 2010.

2. The Giants have scored one run in each of their last two contests and averaged 3.5 in 22 games this month.

3. The Brewers activated RHP Matt Albers (shoulder) from the 10-day disabled list, designated INF Brad Miller for assignment and optioned OF Keon Broxton to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

PREDICTION: Brewers 6, Giants 4

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 29th July 2018 by Gracenote
Diamondbacks vs. Padres Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/29/2018

Eduardo Escobar appears to be a perfect fit for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who acquired the versatile infielder from Minnesota on Thursday. Escobar figures to start at third base for the second straight contest on Sunday, when the Diamondbacks aim for a sweep of their three-game series against the host San Diego Padres.

Escobar started in place of Jake Lamb (shoulder) and batted fifth in Saturday's 9-4 win, going 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored to help the Diamondbacks remain 1 1/2 games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. Jon Jay added three hits and three RBIs for Arizona, which has won five of its last seven following a three-game losing streak. The rebuilding Padres are 2-6 since the All-Star break and have lost 11 of their last 13 games despite the play of leadoff hitter Manuel Margot, who is 13-for-32 during his career-high nine-game hitting streak. Margot has been batting in front of Wil Myers, who is hitting .293 with seven homers and 21 RBIs in July after battling injuries for most of the previous two months.

TV: 4:10 p.m. ET, FS Arizona, FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Diamondbacks RH Clay Buchholz (3-1, 2.38 ERA) vs. Padres LH Joey Lucchesi (5-5, 3.34)

Buchholz returned after missing a month with a strained oblique and held the Chicago Cubs to one run over 6 2/3 innings in Tuesday's 6-3 victory. "It was a great effort by him," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo told reporters. "When you get him back at this point in time, it's a huge boost for us." Buchholz, who is facing the Padres for the first time since 2016, owns a 2-0 record and 1.04 ERA over his last three starts.

Lucchesi snapped a two-start skid in impressive fashion on Monday, allowing two runs with six strikeouts and no walks over 5 1/3 innings in a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets. "There's no fear in him," Padres manager Andy Green told reporters. "He stepped up and pitched a great baseball game." The 25-year-old rookie has faced Arizona twice in his first 15 career starts, going 0-2 with a 5.23 ERA and nine strikeouts against five walks in 10 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS

1. San Diego has allowed at least six runs in each setback during its four-game losing streak.

2. The Diamondbacks are 18-7 on the road since June 8.

3. The Padres placed RHP Luis Perdomo on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder and activated LHP Jose Castillo (hamstring) from the DL.

PREDICTION: Padres 5, Diamondbacks 4

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Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Preview and Predictions 07-29-2018 in MLB

MLB Previews 28th July 2018 by Gracenote
Cubs vs. Cardinals Preview and Predictions

by Gracenote on 07/28/2018

The Chicago Cubs' starting pitchers have been digging early holes lately, and the offense hasn't been effective enough to climb out. The Cubs hope right-hander Kyle Hendricks can turn around their pitching woes and the bats can give him some support when they try to salvage the finale of a three-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.


St. Louis did all their scoring in the first inning of Saturday's 6-2 victory, including Marcell Ozuna's grand slam off left-hander Jose Quintana. That was plenty of offense to beat the Cubs, who have scored two or fewer runs in five of their past six contests and miss having slugging third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) in the lineup. The win assured the Cardinals of their first series win since taking two of three at Arizona from July 2-4. The Cardinals have won nine of 15 meetings this season and can clinch the season series with one more win, but they're still seven games behind the first-place Cubs in the National League Central.

TV: 8:05 p.m. ET, ESPN


PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (6-9, 4.05 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH John Gant (3-3, 3.44)

Hendricks has just one win over his last seven starts and has posted a 5.20 ERA over that span. The 28-year-old matched his season-high with eight strikeouts last time out, but he needed 106 pitches to get through five innings, allowing three runs in a loss to Arizona. Hendricks is 3-2 with a 3.58 ERA in 12 starts against the Cardinals.

Gant has bounced between the bullpen and the rotation, and he has put together a few strong spot starts for the Cardinals. The 25-year-old threw five scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Cubs in his last start July 21, but he gave up a two-run homer in an inning of relief work Wednesday at Cincinnati. Gant is 0-1 with a 1.93 ERA in two starts against the Cubs.


WALK-OFFS

1. Chicago 2B Javier Baez has five homers against the Cardinals this season, including four at Busch Stadium.

2. Cardinals C Yadier Molina is 11-for-27 during a six-game hitting streak.

3. Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo is 10-for-17 in his last five games against the Cardinals

PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Cardinals 3

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Jimmy Boyd

Jul 29 '18, 1:35 PM in 2h
MLB | Mets vs Pirates
Play on: Pirates -122 at GTBets

1* Free Pick on Pittsburgh Pirates -122
Pittsburgh is in prime position here to secure a win at home over the Mets on Sunday. The Pirates won 5-0 on Saturday to improve to 13-2 in their last 15 games. Pittsburgh is now 8-1 in their last 9 home games and 6-1 in their last 7 vs a team with a losing record.
Pirates will send out Joe Musgrove, who is coming off a great start not the road against the Indians. Musgrove allowed just 2 runs on 4 hits in 7 innings. That's now back to back starts where he's pitched into the 7th inning. He should have no problem holding New York's offense in check, especially with this being an early game. The Mets are only averaging 3.8 runs/game and hitting .222 as a team in day games this season.
New York is also just 4-13 in their last 17 after scoring 2 runs or less and have fallen to 3-13 in their last 16 vs the NL Central. Mets will send out Zach Wheeler, who is 4-6 with a 4.33 ERA and 1.303 WHIP in 19 starts. Wheeler pitched well in his last start, but NY is just 1-6 in his last 7 after a Quality Start in his last outing. Pirates are also 7-1 in their last 8 vs a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Take Pittsburgh!

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Rocky Atkinson

Jul 29 '18, 1:10 PM in 2h
MLB | Nationals vs Marlins
Play on: Nationals -137 at betonline

Rocketman Sports FREE MLB play Sunday 7-29-18 Washington @ Miami 1:10 PM EST
Play On: Washington -137 The Washington Nationals travel to Miami to take on the Marlins on Sunday afternoon. Washington is 52-52 SU overall this year while Miami comes in with a 45-61 SU overall record on the season. Jeremy Hellickson is 4-1 with a 3.44 ERA overall this year, 4-1 with a 2.83 ERA on the road this season and 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA his last 3 starts. Jose Urena is 2-10 with a 4.63 ERA overall this year, 0-8 with a 4.65 ERA at home this season and 0-1 with a 7.90 ERA his last 3 starts. Urena is 0-2 with a 4.50 ERA in his 3 career starts vs Washington. Washington is scoring 5.4 runs per game their past 7 games overall. Washington is allowing only 4 runs per game overall this year, 3.7 runs per game on the road this season, 3.1 runs per game past 7 games overall, 3.9 runs per game on grass and 3.6 runs per game in day games. Miami is scoring only 3.8 runs per game overall this year, 3.6 runs per game at home this season, 3.9 runs per game against right handed starters, 3.3 runs per game past 7 games overall, 3.8 runs per game on grass and 3.8 runs per game against division opponents. Miami is allowing 6.1 runs per game past 7 games overall and 5.6 runs per game against division opponents this season. Washington is 8-2 overall vs Miami this year. We'll recommend a small play on Washington today! Thanks and good luck, Rocky

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John Ryan

Jul 29 '18, 1:05 PM in 2h
MLB | Royals vs Yankees
Play on: Royals +310 at MyBookie


John Ryan Sports Research Report
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The Play and the Matchup
Kansas City (965)
KANSAS CITY (31 - 71) at NY YANKEES (65 - 36)
Sunday, 7/29/2018 1:05 PM
BURCH SMITH (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)

SIM grading
5 stars on a 3 to 10-star grading scale.
Recommended Strategy
Place a 5-star wager on the Royals using the line, which currently priced at +275. Yesterday, the SIM projected that Kansas City would defeat Houston and ace starter Verlander. They did and were installed as 350 to 370 dogs depending on the book. We also had Detroit at 370 in their road win against Houston and Verlander July 15. These two dogs are the highest lines of the 2018 season. These two dogs are the highest since Rays knocked off the Red Sox and Pedro as 360 dogs September 14, 2004. So, once again, here is undeniable evidence that my combinatorial algorithms and deep machine learning metrics are getting better over time.

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Bird Bouchard

Jul 29 '18, 1:10 PM in 2h
MLB | Indians vs Tigers
Play on: Indians -1½ -160 at 5Dimes

Over the past five years, the Cleveland Indians have owned the Detroit Tigers. This trend will likely continue today as the reigning Cy Young winner in Corey Kluber will face the Indians. Kluber has won both starts vs the Tigers this year, allowing two runs in 16 innings. But now he has an extra days rest and will be nearly impossible to beat. The Indians bats will look to beat up on Jordan Zimmermann again, as he's 0-4 with a 10.57 ERA when facing the Indians. No matter how you look at it, the Indians have the clear advantage here.

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Ross Benjamin

Jul 29 '18, 4:05 PM in 5h
MLB | SEA vs LAA
Play on: UNDER 9 -105

Mariners (Gonzalez) @ Angels (Perez) 4:07 PM ET
Game# 977-978
Play On: Under 9.0 (5*)
Marco Gonzalez will be making his 3rd start this month against the Angels and he posted an excellent 0.69 ERA during the first 2. Both those games stayed under the total. Gonzalez has also displayed superb form during his last 4 starts overall while compiling a 1.27 ERA and 0.71 WHIP.
Felix Perez has seen each of his last 4 starts go under the total. His stellar 3.05 ERA and 1.11 WHIP throughout that span was a key contributing factor to those low scoring affairs.
The Angels defeated Seattle yesterday by a score of 11-5 and that game easily soared over the total. Los Angeles is 7-1-1 under the total in their last 9 following going over the total during its previous game. Seattle is 10-2 under the total during their previous 12 following going over in their previous game. Bet on this game to go under the total for my Sunday 7/29 MLB free pick of the day.

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Scott Rickenbach

Jul 29 '18, 1:10 PM in 2h
MLB | Phillies vs Reds
Play on: Phillies +107 at BMaker

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach MLB Game #951 Sunday Free Pick Philadelphia Phillies Money Line (+) @ Cincinnati Reds @ 1:10 ET - The Phillies have now lost back to back games in this series. That is noteworthy here as, since June 10th, the Phils have lost 3 straight games only once and I don't see that happening again here. Philadelphia's Zach Eflin is off of a rare sub-par start as that was preceded by the Phillies going 6-1 in his 7 prior start as he compiled a 2.32 ERA. Cincinnati's Luis Castillo is off of a strong start but the Reds were just 4-5 in his 9 prior starts as the right-hander compiled a 5.67 ERA during this rough stretch. With yesterday's win, Cincy is going for 3 straight W's Sunday but that is noteworthy too because the Reds have only won 3 straight a single time since late June. The Reds had averaged only 3.3 runs per game the first 8 games of this homestand before yesterday's win. The Phillies had averaged scoring 6.4 runs per game in their 8 games since the All Star break that were prior to yesterday's disappointing effort. Bounce back time here as the Phils get right back on track. Free Pick PHILADELPHIA