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MLB(BOB BALFE)
7:15 PM EST
Rotation #953
Brewers Run Line +1.5 over Cubs -130
Anderson/Darvish
The wind is blowing in tonight and the Cubs are not good at hitting left handed pitching. I expect this to be a low scoring game so the extra run tonight holds pretty good value in my book. Darvish is pitching well for the Cubs and Anderson will eventually get back into the swing of things now that his blisters are healed on his throwing hand. Look for a boring game, but it should be close. Take the Brewers.
UNDER 8.5
MILWAUKEE @ CHI. CUBS | 8/13 | 7:15 PM EDT
12:59 PM
Yu Darvish has a 2.32 career ERA versus Milwaukee, and Brett Anderson sports a 2.25 career ERA against Chicago. With the wind blowing in, I'll go Under 8.5 runs.
BALTIMORE +175
BALTIMORE @ PHILADELPHIA | 8/13 | 4:05 PM EDT
1:06 PM
The Phillies have lost four of their last five and are on the verge of being swept by the Orioles. The Orioles have won four straight and are 9-7. Jake Arrieta was sharp in his last start but he doesn’t deserve to be such a big favorite. Tom Eshelman held his own in his only start, a 5-3 win at Washington. Let's ride the streaks and price value Thursday with the Orioles.
12-7-1 IN LAST 20 MLB PICKS | +377
8-2 IN LAST 10 PHI ML PICKS | +635
OVER 9.5
TAMPA BAY @ BOSTON | 8/13 | 4:30 PM EDT
1:00 PM
The Red Sox have lost three straight and send pitching prospect Kyle Hart to the mound to make his MLB debut. The Rays come in with a five-game win streak and have now won seven straight at Fenway Park. Tyler Glasnow is still trying to get back to his early 2019 form but has allowed seven runs in 11.1 innings between his three starts. Over is the top play as I expect both starters to get hit often.
5-1-1 IN LAST 7 MLB O/U PICKS | +380
4-2 IN LAST 6 TB O/U PICKS | +199
L.A. DODGERS -140
SAN DIEGO @ L.A. DODGERS | 8/13 | 9:40 PM EDT
12:37 PM
Julio Urias has been a stud for the Dodgers, only giving up four earned runs in his first 15 IP. Chris Paddack has been good for the Padres this season going 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA this season and he won his first start this season against the Dodgers after giving up three runs in six IP. However in his career at Dodger Stadium, he is 0-1 with a 5.65 ERA in six starts. The Padres only have the 13th highest OPS against lefties at .766 and the Dodgers have the second-best bullpen in the league behind only the Cardinals with a 1.24 ERA. Take the value in the Dodgers.
3-0 IN LAST 3 MLB PICKS | +300
13-7 IN LAST 20 SD ML PICKS | +544
4-2 IN LAST 6 LAD ML PICKS | +158
CAROLINA +125
CAROLINA @ BOSTON | 8/13 | 8:00 PM EDT
12:36 PM
The Canes lost a tough one in Game 1 after a comeback fell short in double OT. However, this team doesn’t seem fazed by much. They got two goals from their defensemen in Game 1 and they can get contributions up and down the roster. The Bruins have seemed to rely too much on their first line lately, although they were able to win them Game 1. Take the Canes at plus money to even up this series.
4-2 IN LAST 6 BOS ML PICKS | +200
WASHINGTON +120
WASHINGTON @ N.Y. METS | 8/13 | 1:10 PM EDT
12:36 PM
Austin Voth has made two starts this season, and he has only given up two earned runs in 10 IP. He faced the Mets once last season and struck out four batters in 2.1 IP in relief. Voth has actually pitched better against lefties this season in a small sample size and the Nats have the highest batting average in the league against lefties at .339 and highest OPS at 1.020. This game should be closer to 50-50, take the value in the Nats at plus money.
3-0 IN LAST 3 MLB PICKS | +300
14-4 IN LAST 18 WAS ML PICKS | +1180
SACRAMENTO +3.5
SACRAMENTO @ L.A. LAKERS | 8/13 | 1:30 PM EDT
1:15 PM
The Lakers proved what they needed to prove in a win over Denver, and now they'll take it easy to get healthy for the playoffs. Anthony Davis, Kyle Kuzma, Alex Caruso and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are sitting out, and LeBron James and Danny Green will not play in the second half. Back the Kings to keep this close or win outright.
109-90-3 LAST 202 NBA SIDES | +1014
9-3-1 IN LAST 13 SAC ATS PICKS | +571
DALLAS +9
DALLAS @ PHOENIX | 8/13 | 4:00 PM EDT
This spread reflects the disparate motivational spots for the Suns and Mavericks. Dallas already is locked into the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference, while Phoenix, the bubble's lone unbeaten team, needs to extend its win streak to eight in order to qualify for the play-in game. It;s unlikely that the key players for Dallas will see any court time Thursday. Even so, needing the historically moribund Suns to notch a double-digit victory in a must-win game is never a position you want to take. Look for the Dallas reserves to make the Suns earn it.
51-31-1 IN LAST 83 NBA ATS PICKS | +1699
5-4 IN LAST 9 DAL ATS PICKS | +59
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