4 Unit Play. Take #923 Seattle (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (9:40p.m., Tuesday, September 19 MLB.tv) The Mariners got a break last night with Texas and Houston blowing late leads. Now they have one of their aces on the mound and expect them to win and cover the run line against a bad Oakland team. Seattle has fattened up their record against Oakland this season and tonight should be no different.

3 Unit Play. Take #964 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Baltimore (8:10p.m., Monday, September 18 MLB.tv) Houston has been going through the motions of late against bad teams, but should be up for this series against the best team in the American League. Baltimore is coming off a hard-fought series against Tampa Bay and expect a letdown in this game. Justin Verlander will get back on track and Houston will win this game comfortably.

3 Unit Play. Take #921 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Kansas City (8:10p.m., Friday, September 15 MLB.tv) I am shocked that Zack Greinke is still in the league and his 1-15 mark is very impressive. His opponent is Cristian Javier and he gets ger run support and that will be the difference in this game tonight. Sooner or later, the Houston offense will explode and we will collect in the big way.

5 Unit Play. Take #920 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (7:10p.m., Wednesday, September 13 MLB.tv) Oakland is not sweeping Houston at Minute Maid Park. The Astros have been dominated in the first two games, not hitting at all. They cannot afford to be swept by the Athletics, as they still have in a battle for the division and wild card. Paul Blackburn is the best Oakland has to offer, but he still has a 1.51 E.R.A. and he will not be able to pitch out of trouble in this game. Houston has been a -290 favorite three straight games and they are not going to lose all 3 of them to the worst team in the league. We will side with the Run Line and expect a blowout on getaway day.

7 Unit Play. Take #924 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (8:10p.m., Monday, September 11 MLB.tv) Getting the best team in the American League at this price on the run line is too good to pass up. The Astros easily collected for us over the weekend on a pair of underdog prices and tonight should be no different. Oakland is terrible and 20-52 on the road this season. Mason Miller has not pitched badly in limited action, but he will be overwhelmed by this Astros lineup. This will allow Framber Valdez to keep his hot streak going and record his third straight victory. Look for Houston to dominate this series and it will start on Monday. Houston has beaten Oakland 10 of the last 11 games.

3 Unit Play. Take #978 Houston (-1.5 RL) over San Diego (2:10p.m., Sunday, September 10 MLB.tv) This is the rubber game of this series and look for the Astros to win it and cover the run line behind J.P. France. San Diego has a great lineup, but they are not playing to their potential this season and they are one of the most disappointing teams in all of baseball. They are starting a young pitcher with not much experience and has not looked good with this limited action (5.12 E.R.A.). Houston wants to win the division and secure a bye and they cannot afford to lose these series at home.

3 Unit Play. Take #930 Houston (-1.5 RL) +160 over San Diego (7:10p.m., Saturday, September 9 MLBN) Houston needs to put it together in their home games and tonight should be that night. Cristian Javier receives a ton of run support this season and is 9-3 on the year. Seth Lugo is not the same pitcher against good team and Houston may be the best team in the American League.

3 Unit Play. Take #972 Houston (-1.5 RL) +110 over New York (7:10p.m., Saturday, September 2 MLB.tv) The Yankees hit some home runs last night, including two in the first inning and never looked back. But they are still a paid offensive team and have a pitcher on the mound tonight that is a shell of his former self. The Astros are not the same team at home this season as they are on the road, but they cannot afford to lose a series to the Yankees. Look for their bats to come alive tonight and win this game over the run line.

5 Unit Play. Take #924 Houston (-1.5 RL) +120 over New York (8:10pm., Friday, September 1 Amazon Prime) We have cleaned up with the Astros all this week and will not deviate for that winning formula on Friday. Houston is just a better team than New York, especially on the offense side. The Astros have a stacked line-up and they are throwing Justin Verlander tonight at home. He always gets up facing the Yankees. Expect a blowout and we will collect big.

5 Unit Play. Take #965 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Detroit (1:40p.m., Sunday, August 27 MLB.tv) This is the rubber game of the series and I expect the Astros to win it behind Justin Verlander. He is coming off one of his best performances of the season throwing 5 shutout innings against the Red Sox last time out. Look for him to continue this dominance against a former team of his in Detroit. The Astros bats came alive yesterday and look for that to carryover against Alex Faedo on Sunday. He has had some moments but facing this lineup will be his undoing. Houston is 4-1 in their last 5 road games against Detroit.

7 Unit Play. Take #970 Arizona (+1.5 RL) over Texas (9:40p.m., Monday, August 21 MLB.tv) Texas has come back to down to earth a little, getting swept by the Brewers at home over the weekend. Now they face a team desperate for wins and I feel this game will go right down to the wire. I am not as high on Jordan Montgomery has some are, as I saw him getting pounded by the Cubs last month, dropping both games against them. Arizona had yesterday off and now have all their ducks in a row for this series. Slade Cecconi has kept the ball inside the park thus far and if he does that again on Monday this one should be a one run game either way. Arizona will have their moments against Jordan Montgomery, they just need to cash some of them in.

3 Unit Play. Take #916 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Seattle (8:10p.m., Friday, August 18 MLB.tv) The Mariners struggled against the Royals, especially their bullpen. Now they face the best team in the American League and I see Houston winning this game with ease. The Astros have not forgotten that they lost 3 of 4 to Seattle the last time these two teams met.

3 Unit Play. Take #909 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Miami (6:40p.m., Monday, August 14 MLB>tv) The last time we used Framber Valdez he threw a no hitter for us. We expect another strong outing on Monday, and we will look to cash in on the run line. The Astros are sixth in the league in home runs averaging 1.3 per game. Look for a couple of them to go yard on Monday and win this game by 3 or 4 runs.

3 Unit Play. Take #916 Houston (-1.5 RL) +110 over Los Angeles (7:15p.m., Saturday August 12 FOX) These two teams are heading in opposite directions and look for the Astros to win the first two games of this series. Houston has the edge in pitching tonight behind J.P. France and he will be looking for his ninth victory on the season.

3 Unit Play. Take #905 Atlanta (-1.5 RL) over Pittsburgh (7:05p.m., Tuesday, August 8 MLB.tv) Just do not expect the Braves to drop two straight games to Pittsburgh. The Pirates have been a sinking ship after a hot start to open the 2023 season but it has been all down hill after that. They traded away a bunch of their players at the deadline.

3 Unit Play. Take #916 New York (-1.5 RL) +175 over Tampa Bay (7:05p.m., Wednesday, August 2 Amazon Prime) The Yankees are desperate to win this game and avoid getting swept by the Rays at home. The have Gerrit Cole on the mound and he is 9-2 on the season with a 2.64 E.R.A. Shane McClanahan has not been as strong since coming back from a brief stint on the disabled list and look for him to give up 3 or 4 runs in this start.

7 Unit Play. Take #968 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Cleveland (8:10p.m., Tuesday, August 1 MLB.tv) The Astros had no business winning last night yet found a win to win late in the game and easily covered the run line. Now they have an edge on both sides of the field and are facing a team that is selling off some of their talent. Framber Valdez has not pitched well of late, but he has received a bunch of run support and look for that to continue on Tuesday. The Guardians last 6 losses have all come by at least 2 runs. Cleveland has stayed around the .500 mark by playing in a bad division but Houston with their full lineup is the best team in the American League. Houston moves closer to first place in the AL West with a decisive win tonight at Minute Maid Park.

3 Unit Play. Take #966 Houston (-1.5 RL) +115 over Texas (8:10p.m., Wednesday, July 26 MLB.tv) The Astros go for the sweep of the Rangers tonight with a chance to move within one game of them in the loss column. Houston has been playing outstanding baseball of late winning 6 of their last 7 games. Framber Valdez will be looking for his ninth victory on the season with a strong E.R.A. and WHIP. His opponent, Andrew Valdez has given up 18 home runs this season and with the short dimensions of Minute Maid Park expect that total to rise.

3 Unit Play. Take #969 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (9:07p.m., Saturday, July 27 MLB.tv) We have cleaned up on this matchup all season long and look to make it three in a row tonight at the Coliseum. Houston has beaten Oakland 8 straight times this season and only one of those wins has come less than the run line. Cristian Javier gets a ton of run support this season and tonight should be no different.

3 Unit Play. Take #917 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (9:40p.m., Friday, July 21 MLB.tv) Houston did not bring their bats last night and still covered the run line by a score of 3-1. Expect them to find their offense on Friday and they have a solid pitcher on the mound in Framber Valdez. He is facing the best Oakland has to offer, but a 1-6 record and terrible run support has taken its toll on JP Sears. Houston has beaten Oakland 7 straight times this season and 6 of those games have also covered the run line.

7 Unit Play. Take #965 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (9:40p.m., Thursday, July 20 MLBN) The Astros have not lost a game to the Athletics this season and we will continue to ride Houston tonight in the Bay Area. The Astros have a major edge in pitching tonight behind J.P. France, as he has a 3.31 E.R.A. which is over 3 runs less than his counterpart, Hogan Harris. Look for France to keep the ball inside the yard and he should be very successful against this lineup. Houston is 6-0 against Oakland this season and only 1 of those wins came via 1 run.

3 Unit Play. Take #925 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Colorado (3:10p.m., Wednesday, July 19 MLB.tv) This matchup on Tuesday was one of the few games that did not have a ton of runs scored. Look for that to change on Wednesday, as Houston has a knack for winning games after tough losses the night before. Houston is a much better team and has the edge in pitching behind Brandon Bielak. Austin Gomber has been hit hard this season with a 1.48 WHIP and he has given up 21 home runs.

3 Unit Play. Take #922 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Colorado (2:10p.m., Wednesday, July 5 ESPN+) The Astros have some injuries to their everyday lineup and thus we can get this run line at a decent price. Houston is on a tear of late and we will continue to ride them with these low numbers. Houston has beaten Colorado in 38 of their last 51 home games.

3 Unit Play. Take #974 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Colorado (4:10p.m., Tuesday, July 4 MLB.tv) The Astros have been rolling winning 3 of 4 games from Texas to get back into the AL West race. When the Rockies lose, they tend to lose big, as their last 7 losses have been by 2 or more runs. Houston is 37-13 in their last 50 home games against Colorado.

5 Unit  Play. Take #930 Milwaukee (-1.5 RL) +100 over Oakland (2:10p.m., Sunday, June 11 MLB.tv) The Brewers have embarrassed themselves in the first two games against the worst team in the league. Look for that to change on Sunday, as the Brewers salvage the last game of this series in blowout fashion. Oakland is 13-39 in their last 52 road games.

3 Unit Play. Take #923 Kansas City (+1.5 RL) -130 over Miami (6:10p.m., Wednesday, June 7 MLB.tv) The Royals have given up a ton of runs in the first two games of this series, but their starting pitcher tonight is better than his win/loss record would indicate. Jordan Lyles is allowing less that one hit per inning and has a lower WHIP than Edward Carbrera. The Marlins hurler has walked 36 batters in just 58 innings of work. Look for a high scoring game that goes down to the wire and we will collect with whoever wins this game by one run.

3 Unit Play. Take #912 Pittsburgh (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (7:05p.m., Tuesday, June 5 MLB.tv) The Pirates are coming off a sweep of the Cardinals over the weekend and will enter this game having won 5 straight games. Oakland lost all three games over the weekend to Miami (0-3 in the run line as well). Oakland has lost 4 straight run line games entering Monday.

2 Unit Play. Take #972 Miami (-1.5 RL) -110 over Oakland (1:40p.m., Sunday, June 6 MLB.tv) Oakland is playing and Miami has their Cy Young award winner on the mound. The Athletics have scored 1 garbage run in the first two games of this series.

3 Unit Play. Take #928 Miami (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (4:10p.m., Saturday, June 3 MLB.tv) Oakland got shutout last night and expect the Marlins to fatten up their batting average with this three games series. The Athletics are 12-41 in their last 53 road games. Miami is 5-0 in their last 5 games against AL West teams.

3 Unit Play. Take #956 Washington (+1.5 RL) over Philadelphia (7:05p.m., Friday, June 2 MLB.tv) Zach Wheeler was outstanding last time out against the Braves but he has not been consistent enough and I doubt he will be able to follow that up against another divisional opponent. Philadelphia is just 11-21 on the road this season and we will grab the run line looking for a very close game.

4 Unit Play. Take #973 Atlanta (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (3:37p.m., Wednesday, May 31 MLB.tv) Hopefully a day game will get the Braves offense out of this funk. They embarrassed themselves in the first two games of the series scoring just 3 totals runs against the worst team in baseball. Oakland will come back down to reality on Thursday, as the Braves win the finale in blowout fashion.

3 Unit Play. Take #929 Atlanta (-1.5 RL) -145 over Oakland (9:40p.m., Tuesday, May 30 MLB.tv) The Braves offense failed to knock out Oakland early last night and thus they suffered an embarrassing defeat to the worst team in the league. Look for the Braves to bounce back on Tuesday and win this game comfortably.

5 Unit Play. Take #971 Atlanta (-1.5 RL) -145 over Oakland (8:07p.m., Monday, May 29 MLB.tv) Oakland did not cover any of the run lines over the weekend getting swept by Houston for the second time in 10 days. Now they face another strong team in Atlanta, and I do not see thing getting any better for them on Memorial Day. The Braves are a much better team on the road this season and today should be no different. Atlanta is 17-7 on the road this season and Oakland is 5-23 at home, enough said!

4 Unit Play. Take #958 Colorado (+1.5 RL) over New York (9:10p.m., Saturday, May 27 MLB.tv) The Mets are not a strong offensive team and thus they struggle to score runs ranking in the middle of the pack. Thus they will have trouble covering a run line tonight at Coors Field.

4 Unit Play. Take #968 New York (-1.5 RL) over San Diego (1:10p.m., Saturday, May 27 MLBN) The Padres have not lived up to expectations this season and now they must face Luis Severino. Look for him to throw 5 or 6 strong innings and turn it over to the bullpen with the lead. San Diego is 0-7 in their last 7 game twos of a series.

3 Unit Play. Take #970 Seattle (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (9:40p.m., Thursday, May 25 MLB.tv) No bet against Oakland is a bad bet this season. They are 10-41 this season and for some reason have to play a night game on getaway day. Oakland is 16-35 in their last 51 games against Seattle. That includes going 1-7 in their last 8 games at T-Mobile Park.

4 Unit Play. Take #914 Houston (-1.5 RL) -140 over Oakland (4:10p.m., Saturday, May 20 MLB.tv) We collected with Houston last night on the run line and we will come right back with them again on Saturday. Houston is fattening up their record against bad teams and Oakland certainly fits into that bill. The Athletics are 1-7 in their last 8 games in Houston.

6 Unit Play. Take #962 Houston (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (8:10p.m., Friday, May 19 MLB.tv) Houston is coming off a sweep of Chicago and look for them to continue to fatten up their record against the worst team in the league. Anytime you get the defending champions at this price against Oakland you should just play them blind until proven otherwise. Houston has beaten Oakland 6 of their last 7 home games.

3 Unit Play. Take #960 Colorado (+1.5 RL) over Philadelphia (8:10p.m., Saturday, May 13 MLB.tv) Colorado has beaten Philadelphia in 11 of their last 15 home games. The Rockies have been playing better of late going 8-3 in their last 11 games.

3 Unit Play. Take #966 Oakland (+1.5 RL) over Texas (4:07p.m., Saturday, May 13 MLB.tv) Oakland scored us a nice underdog winner on Friday, coming from behind numerous times to give us a walk off winner. Look for that to carryover into Saturday’s afternoon game. Texas can score runs but they give up a bunch of well.

3 Unit Play. Take #962 New York (+1.5 RL) over Tampa Bay (1:05p.m., Saturday, May 13 MLB.tv) The Yankees rallied in the bottom of the eight-inning last night and look for them to take 2 of the first 3 games in this 4 game set at the stadium.

3 Unit Play. Take #914 New York (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (12:35p.m., Wednesday, May 10 MLB.tv) The Athletics have played okay in this series and still been pounded both games. Look for the Yankees to have a big innings and some point today and win this game comfortably.

3 Unit Play. Take #927 Baltimore (+1.5 RL) +100 over Atlanta (7:15p.m., Saturday, May MLB.tv)

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4 Unit Play. Take #902 Washington (+1.5 RL) +100 over Chicago (1p.m., Thursday, May 4 MLB.tv) The Nationals have won the last two games and been very competitive of late. Its time for their ace in name only to start to produce and I expect Washington to take this game down to the wire.

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3 Unit Play. Take #974 Houston (-1.5 RL) over San Francisco (2:10p.m., Wednesday, May 3 MLB.tv) Houston could not score any runs last night or hardily get any hits for that matter. Look for them to bounce back on Wednesday, as they do not want to drop a series at home against the Giants. Gramber Valdez has pitched well this season with a 2.54 E.R.A. Look for the Houston offense to pitch in on Wednesday.

3 Unit Play. Take #930 Houston (-1.5 RL) over San Francisco (8:10p.m., Tuesday, May 2 MLB.tv) The Giants have a ton of injuries and are not a major league team at the moment. Houston is coming off a victory last night in which they pulled away late and expect that to happen again Tuesday. The Giants are 8-24 in their last 32 road games against teams with a winning record. Houston is 10-3 in their last 13 games against National League teams.

3 Unit Play. Take #956 Atlanta (-1.5 RL) over Miami (7:20p.m., Tuesday, April 25 MLB.tv) The Braves scored 11 runs last night and expect more of the same from them on Tuesday. They need to win this series since it is at home, and they got swept over the weekend by Houston. Atlanta is 40-16 in their last 56 home games against Miami. We will lay the run line with them again.

3 Unit Play. Take #902 Atlanta (-1.5 RL) over Miami (7:20p.m., Monday, April 24 MLB.tv) The Braves are coming off a bad series at home against the Astros. They led in all 3 games yet were swept by Houston with late inning rallies. Now they face a divisional foe and look for them to jump out early and cruise to a victory. Spencer Strider has been outstanding this season with a 2-0 record along with a 2.45 E.R.A. The Braves are 59-25 in the last 84 games against Florida.

3 Unit Play. Take #975 Washington (+1.5 RL) +110 over Minnesota (2:05p.m., Sunday, April 23 MLB.tv) The Twins are starting to show their deficiencies. They started off hot, but will enter this game having lost 6 of their last 7 games. They have given up 13 runs to the Nationals in two games and I see this game going down to the wire giving us the victory with whoever comes out on top.

3 Unit Play. Take #951 Colorado (+1.5 RL) +135 over Philadelphia (12:05 p.m., Sunday, April 23 Peacock) Both of these teams are bad and just do not believe Philadelphia should be this big of a favorite against any team in the league. The Rockies have covered the run line in all three games of this series and Sunday should be no different.

3 Unit Play. Take #912 New York (-1.5 RL) over Toronto (1p.m., Saturday, April 22 MLB.tv) The Yankees look to even up this series with their ace on the mound Saturday. Cole has been outstanding this season with a 4-0 record to go along with a 0.95 E.R.A. The Blue Jays have most of their power from the right side and look for Cole to neutralize that.

3 Unit Play. Take #918 Chicago (-1.5 RL) +150 over Baltimore (2:10p.m., Sunday, April 16 MLB.tv) This is a pitching mismatch with Dylan Cease on the mound for the White Sox. He is a strikeout machine and look for another dominating performance from him on Sunday. Grayson Rodriguez was hit hard last time out against Oakland and should struggle in this game as well.

4 Unit Play. Take #927 New York (-1.5 RL) +105 over Oakland (4:07p.m., Sunday, April 16 MLB.tv) The Mets did not get many hits yesterday and still won the game. No bet against Oakland is a bad bet. The Mets will score enough runs today and cover the run line.

3 Unit Play. Take #975 New York (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (4:07p.m., Saturday, April 15 MLB.tv) No bet against Oakland is a bad bet this season. The Mets need to fatten up their record and they should be able to do that this entire series. Both starting pitchers have been hit hard this season, but the difference will be the offense of the Mets in this game.

3 Unit Play. Take #966 Tampa Bay (-1.5 RL) -155 over Oakland (1:10p.m., Sunday, April 9 MLB.tv) Tampa Bay is 8-0 on the season and won all 8 games by at least 4 runs. Enough said.

3 Unit Play. Take #918 Tampa Bay (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (4:10p.m., Saturday, April 8 MLB.tv) The Rays are the hottest team in baseball and have been winning games in 2023 by a historic clip (all wins by at least 4 runs). Saturday, they look for their 8th straight win and they are playing one of the worst teams in the league. Until further notice you can pretty much just play Tampa Bay blind.

10 Unit Play. Take #962 Tampa Bay (-1.5 RL) over Oakland (6:40p.m., Friday, April 7 MLB.tv) The Rays are the only undefeated team in baseball, and they are playing one of the worst teams in the league tonight at Tropicana Field. All six of their victories came by at least 4 runs and tonight should be no different. Zach Eflin was outstanding in his first start this season and the same cannot be said for Ken Waldichuk. Oakland is 18-38 in their last 56 road games. Tampa Bay is 36-17 in their last 53 home games. The Rays are 19-7 in their last 26 home games against a left-handed starter.

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3 Unit Play. Take Houston (-1.5 RL) over Detroit (8:10p.m., Tuesday, April 4 MLB.tv) The Astros could not complete the comeback on Monday, but they do not want to drop the first two games of their series to Detroit. The Tigers will be one of the worst teams in the league in 2023 and we will lay the run line with the low odds backing the much better team. Framber Valdez threw 5 shutout innings on opening day and expect another strong showing from him on Tuesday.

4 Unit Play. Take #926 New York (-1.5 RL) over Cleveland (7:37p.m., Tuesday, October 11 TBS) Cleveland survived a marathon game with Tampa Bay on Saturday to advance to the ALDS. Just do not believe they are swinging the bats were well and will have trouble scoring runs against the Yankees and their ace on Tuesday. The Guardians have not had much success against the Yankees going 1-5 in their last 6 meetings. Stretching that out they are 23-49 in their last 72 games played in New York. Cleveland is 0-5 in their last 5 playoff road games. New York is 54-21 in their last 75 home games.

7 Unit Play. Take #969 Toronto (-1.5 RL) over Baltimore (7:05p.m., Monday, October 3 MLB.tv) The Blue Jays are on a roll and will still have a meaningful game on Monday in order to claim the No. 4 seed in the American League Playoffs. This is a big thing to claim, as it means they will face the No 5 need in a best of 3 with all 3 games taking place in Toronto. They pounded the Red Sox over the weekend and expect them to take care of business tonight against a Baltimore team that is just finishing out the season. Toronto is 35-16 in their last 51 games against Baltimore. The Orioles are 3-8 in their last 11 games following a win in their previous game.

7 Unit Play. Take #920 Toronto (-1.5 RL) over Boston (1:37p.m., Sunday, October 2 MLB.tv) Not much analysis is needed. Toronto is playing for the No. 4 seed and has outscored Boston 19-0 in this series thus far. Toronto is 20-6 in the last 26 games against Boston.  

4 Unit Play. Take #970 Toronto (-1.5 RL) +140 over Boston (3:07p.m., Saturday, October 1 MLB.tv) The Blue Jays shutout the Red Sox last night and still have something to play for in this game. Toronto wants to host Tampa Bay or Seattle in the best of three series where the higher seed gets all 3 home games. Boston is just playing out the season and I do not see them putting forth much of an effect in any of these three games. Toronto has beaten Boston 19 of the last 26 home games.

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4 Unit Play. Take #918 Toronto (-1.5 RL) +115 over Boston (7:07p.m., Friday, September 30 MLB.tv) the Blue Jays are in the playoffs despite losing two straight games. Now they want to earn the No. 4 seed and home field advantage in round one by staying ahead of Tampa Bay in the standing. Alek Manoah is on the mound tonight with his 15-7 record and 2.31 E.R.A. He has been lights out of late and has not given up three earned runs in any start since August 16. Toronto has beaten Boston 17 of the last 21 games.

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4 Unit Play. Take #908 Milwaukee (1.5 RL) +145 over St Louis (7:40p.m., Wednesday, September MLB.tv) Much like our other play, we will fade the team that just won a divional title the night before. The Brewers have the edge in pitching in this game with Brandon Woodruff on the hill for them at American Family Field. The Crew are desperate for win to keep their hopes of a wild card berth alive and must win this game today if they want to make the playoffs.

7 Unit Play. Take #914 Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5 RL) +115 over St Louis Cardinals (9:10p.m., Saturday, September 24 MLBN) Neither team has much to play for since both know what seed they will be entering the playoffs. The Cardinals had an emotional night on Friday with Pujols hitting a pair of home runs to reach 700. Expect a letdown in this game especially when going up against Clayton Kershaw. He has been outstanding of late and getting him at an underdog price with the run line is too good to pass up. The Dodgers are 10-4 in their last 14 games against the Cardinals. LA is also 56-16 in their last 72 series during game 2 of that series.

4 Unit Play: Take 928 LOS ANGELES ANGELS -1.5 RL, OVER SEATTLE MARINERS (4:07pm E, Sunday, September 18) The Angels, with Ohtani, slipped by the Mariners yesterday 2-1. We think today will be a much more substantial wil. It doesn't look like it in the standings, but the Angels are a VERY good team and had playoff aspirations early in the year. The Mariners are also missing two relief pitchers and their catcher, Tom Murphy. There's nothing they'd rather do than wallop the Mariners and play spoiler. Ohtani will be hitting today and we expect a lot out of him. Reid Detmers takes his 3.82 ERA against Marco Gonzales' 3.9 ERA, but we think the Angels will get to him early. 

4-Unit Play. Take #920 TAMPA BAY RAYS -1.5 RL, OVER TEXAS RANGERS (7:10pm E, Friday, September 16) The Rays are getting hot at the right time. After an 11-0 win over Toronto, in Toronto, they're clicking on all cylinders. Today Corey Kluber and his 4.37 ERA (he's better than that) goes against Martin Perez and his 2.77 ERA (Tampa will score more than 3 runs, tonight, with their hot bats). Take Tampa to win easily. 

3-Unit Play: Take 902 Cincinnati -1.5 RL over Pittsburgh (6:40pm E, Monday, September 12) The Reds didn't come close to the year they expected, but they still have a quality ballclub which has shown up much of the 2nd half of the season. When their bats light up, their offense is as good as anyone’s, and these are the kinds of games where it happens. Tonight, Mike Minor and his 5.7 ERA will defend the homefield against Bryce Wilson and his whopping 6.7 ERA. Look for the Reds to score early and often. 

4 Unit Play. Take #916 Toronto (-1.5 RL) over Chicago (7:07p.m., Monday, August 29 MLB.tv) The Blue Jays laid an egg against Los Angeles this week but now get to host another bad team in Chicago. The Cubs gave up 16 runs in their last two games against Milwaukee and expect them to give up a bunch of runs tonight as well. The Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 home games against Chicago. The Cubs are 8-22 in their last 30 interleague games.

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6 Unit Play. Take #966 Toronto Blue Jays (-1.5 RL) over Los Angeles Angels (1:37p.m., Sunday, August 28 MLB.tv) The Blue Jays do not want to get swept by one of the worst teams in the league, especially at home. Look for them to salvage this final game of this series via a blowout. Ross Stripling has been outstanding of late and has not allowed more than two earned runs in any start since July 3rd. The Halos are 27-56 in their last 83 games. Toronto is 6-2 in their last 8 series during game 3. Toronto bats come alive and score some runs on Sunday.

4-Unit Play: Take 954 WASHINGTON NATIONALS -1.5 RL, OVER CINCINNATI REDS (7:05pm E, Friday, August 26) The Nationals have had an awful year, but they love to prey on teams like the Cincinnati Reds, when they come to town. The Nats will win this going away with Cade Cavalli making his MLB debut. If you haven't heard of Cavalli, he had a 1.40 ERA in the Minors and can't wait to prove himself in the bigs.  

3-Unit Play: Take 908 Take Tampa Bay (-1.5 RL) over Los Angeles (1:10pm E, Thursday August 25) The Rays are hard to beat at home and we don't think the Angels have power to do it, especially as it's getting later in the season. Sandoval will go for the Angels, with his 3.14 ERA against Rasmussen and his fine 2.83 ERA.

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3-Unit Play: Take 904 CINCINNATI REDS -1.5, +165 OVER CUBS (6:40pm E, Saturday, August 13)

The Reds are a good team and they're playing like it now. They will show everything they have against the Cubs today. Ashcraft and his 3.94 ERA has been a pleasant surprise and he'll face Sampson and his 3.85 ERA. The Reds will run away with this one. 

6-Unit Play: Take 953 San Diego Padres -1.5, -150 OVER WASHINGTON NATIONALS (7:05pm E, Friday August 12) After the blockbuster trade, the Padres have one of the best teams in the Majors.They can compete with anyone and with Clevinger on the mound with his low 3.6 ERA, against Abott and his 5.9 ERA, we like this game going away. 

3-Units: Take 956 SAN DIEGO PADRES -1.5 RL, OVER GIANTS (4:10pm E, Wednesday, August 10) After the blockbuster trade which made the Padres one of the best teams in baseball, including adding Juan Soto (one of the best offensive players) and Josh Bell (not far behind), they are a force to be reckoned with. We would, now, put them up against anyone. Wish Manaea  on the hill for San Diego with his 4.74 ERA against Junis and his 3.05 ERA (that will increase today), we like the Padres to walk away with this one. 

3-Unit Play: Take 902 CHICAGO CUBS -1.5 RL, OVER MARLINS (2:20pm E, Friday, August 5) The Cubs, after wrapping up a series with their bitter rivals, St Louis, come back to the friendly confines of Wrigley to take on the Marlins. The Marlins are the better team, but the Cubs seem to shine on these Friday afternoon home games. The wind is blowing in from right field, so it most likely won't be a game full of home runs, but the Cubs have been playing good small ball lately and with Steele on the mound with his 3.86 ERA against a player to be determined, for the Marlins, look for Chicago to win this one for their fans. 

5-Unit Play: Take #914 NEW YORK YANKEES -1.5 RL RL, OVER KANSAS CITY ROYALS (1:10pm E, Saturday, July 30) Originally, the Royals were starting Greinke in this game and that probably would have kept us off the play, but with Heasley and his 5.53 ERA against Cortes and his 2.49 ERA, we couldn't pass this one up. The Yankees have been taking nothing for granted at home and with the wind blowing out to right field at 10.5mph, look for the Yankees to take advantage of that short porch. 

4 Unit Play. Take #922 Toronto (-1.5 RL) -105 over St. Louis (7:07p.m., Tuesday, July 26 MLB.tv) The Blue Jays are a streaky team, and they are red hot at the moment. They have won 6 straight games and will be playing a shorthanded Cardinals team on Tuesday. The Cardinals are 0-7 in their last 7 games following an off day. The Blue Jays are 7-0 in their last 7 games following an off day.

4-Unit Play: Take #968 KC ROYALS -1.5 RL OVER LA ANGELS (8:10pm E, Monday, July 25) Much like the Orioles, the Royals win games that look like they shouldn't. This is one that, at home, they should win easily, especially with Greinke and his 4.66 ERA on the hill. He's going against Syndergaard and his 4.01 ERA, but don't ever count Greinke out. 

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5-Unit Play: Take #952 CINCINNATI REDS -1.5 RL OVER MIAMI MARLINS (6:40pm E, Monday, July 25)

The Reds are more than capable of beating anyone, as they've shown since their dreaded 3-24 start to the season. We see a different team in the 2nd half of the season and with Nick Lodolo on the hill with his 5.86 ERA against Trevor Rogers and his 5.46 ERA, we're going to look for the Reds to win this one going away. 

3 Unit Play. Take #918 New York (-1.5 RL) +105 over Boston (1:35p.m., Sunday, July 17 MLB.tv) Chris Sale is back but I do not expect him to go long into this game as he works up his strength. Cole needs to show he can produce against the Red Sox and this is a great chance for that to occur. Boston is 5-11 in their last 16 games against New York.

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3 Unit Play. Take #916 Toronto (-1.5 RL) -155 over Kansas City (12:05p.m., Sunday, July 17 MLB.tv) We have had a good feel for this lopsided series on paper avoiding the two games Toronto did not cover on the run line. Today, look for the Blue Jays to close out the first half with an easy winner against an undermanned team. The Blue Jays have won 46 of the last 64 home games against the Royals.

3 Unit Play. Take Toronto (-1.5 RL) -155 over Kansas City (7:07p.m., Friday, July 15 MLB.tv) Not much explanation is needed for this play. The Royals somehow won last night as a huge underdog since there are 10 players short with this game being played in Toronto. Do not expect that to happen again and we will lay the run line price with the better team that is playing at home.  

5 Unit Play. Take #955 Atlanta (-1.5 RL) -135 over Washington (7:05p.m., Thursday, July 14 MLB.tv) You can pretty much play this game blind, as Atlanta is just a much better team than is Washington. The Braves beat up on the Nationals last week and expect more of the same this weekend. They have a bad taste in their mouth after losing 2 of 3 to New York and will take out their frustrations on Washington tonight.

4-Units: Take #930 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (+1.5 RL) OVER NEW YORK YANKEES (7:05pm E, Tuesday, July 5) Everybody loves to beat the Yankees, so when they come to town, they'll get the best of the Pirates. We've seen the Pirates handle the Dodgers this year, and we think with Quntana on the mound, that they'll please their fans with a home win against the pinstripes. 

5-Units: Take #926 SAN DIEGO PADRES -1.5 RL, +170 OVER SEATTLE MARINERS (4:10pm E, Tuesday, July 5) They haven't played like it lately, but the Padres are one of the best teams in baseball. The Mariners beat them 8-2 yesterday. It's payback time and the Padres have everything they need to do it. The pitchers are relatively even with Gilbert having an ERA of 2.66 and Clevinger with an ERA of 2.79, but we feel it's time for a Padres blowout. 

5 Unit Play. Take #928 New York Mets (-1.5 RL) over Texas Rangers (7:10p.m., Friday, July 1 MLB.tv) The Mets are just a much better team than the Rangers and expect them to cruise to a victory tonight in Queens. New York is 13-4 in their last 17 home games. Texas is 13-39 in their last 52 games following an off day.

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4 Unit Play. Take #914 Toronto Blue Jays (-1.5 RL) over Tampa Bay Rays (3:07p.m., Friday, July 1 MLB.tv) Toronto is one of the best teams in the bigs and with Berrios on the mound, even though his ERA isn't the best, we like the Jays to pull away from this one. Offensively, George Springer has 11 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs and 36 RBI and Alejandro Kirk is 12-for-31 with a double and four home runs over the last 10 games. This gets in the win column early. 

4 Unit Play. Take #952 Philadelphia (-1.5 RL) over Atlanta (6:05pm, Thursday, June 30 MLB.tv) We definitely like Philadelphia in this matchup, as this combo has become quite the rivalry and The Phillies can just be tough at home, especially with Aaron Nola and his 2.98 ERA on the hill against Ian Anderson and his 4.60 ERA.

3 Unit Play. Take #904 MIAMI MARLINS +130 OVER NEW YORK METS (4:10pm E, Saturday, June 25) Miami lost a game they should have won last night and they know. The frustration at the end of the game showed it. Chris Bassitt brings his 3.92 ERA against Rogers' 5.83, but don't let that fool you - Rogers can pitch with anyone.

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7-Unit Play. Take #912 NEW YORK YANKEES -1.5 RL, +125 OVER HOUSTON ASTROS (1:05pm E, Saturday, June 25) The Yankees lost a close one last night, but Cole has a way of bringing them back the next day. We also expect a lot of runs off of Javier, so look for much different game than the last two nights and look for the Yanks to get up early and keep adding on. 

4-Unit Play: Take 964 TORONTO BLUE JAYS -1.5 RL, +160 OVER YANKEES (3:07pm E, Saturday, June 18) The Yankees have definitely been hot, but there is nobody the Blue Jays would rather beat than the pinstripes. With Alek Manoah on the mound with his 1.67 ERA against Jameson Tallion and his 2.93 ERA favors Toronto, but throw that out the window. After a 12-4 whipping yesterday, it's payback time for the Jays. 

4 Unit Play. Take #913 New York (-1.5 RL) over Minnesota (7:40p.m., Thursday, June 9 MLB.tv) The Yankee bats were cold last night but expect them to come to life on Thursday. Gerrit Cole is on the mound, and he has been outstanding this season with a 5-1 record and a 2.78 E.R.A. New York is 18-6 in their last 24 games following a loss in their previous game.

4 Unit Play. Take #967 New York Yankees (-1.5 RL) -105 over Minnesota Twins (7:40p.m., Wednesday, June 8 MLB.tv) The Yankees are the best teams in baseball and Chris Archer has always been an overrated pitcher. New York is 14-3 in their last 17 games against teams with a winning record. Minnesota is 3-8 in their last 11 games as an underdog. Look for a big win by the Yankees today. 

4-Unit Play: Take #957 TORONTO BLUE JAYS -1.5 RL, -110 OVER KANSAS CITY ROYALS (8:10p.m., E, Monday, June 6)

4-Unit Play: Take 954 SAN DIEGO PADRES -1.5 RL, +180 OVER NEW YORK METS (9:40pm, E, Monday, June 6) The Mets have a much better team this year but the Padres are just as good a team and have been flying under the radar. Today, the Mets Carlos Carrasco and his 3.63 ERA take on the Padres' Blake Snell with his 4.80. Don't let the 4.80 fool you, Snell is a great pitcher and especially at home. After a long road trip, all the Padres are happy to be home and look for them to light up the scoreboard their first night back. 

3-Unit Play: Take 952 CINCINNATI REDS-1.5 RL, +155 OVER ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (6:40pm, E, Monday, June 6) There are a few teams, but not many, that should come into Cincinnati feeling like they should win. We guess because Bumgarner is on the mound for Arizona and that the Reds have a 3-game home losing streak, they feel pretty good. A 3-game home losing streak at home should worry the Reds, but with Greene on the mound and most key players healthy, look for them to rattle the Diamondbacks tonight. 

4 Unit Play. Take #904 Cincinnati Reds (-1.5 RL) -105 over Washington Nationals (1:40pm, Sunday, June 5) The Reds have become a different team and with the right man on the hill, they seem to put up big offensive numbers. The Nationals have a 2-1 lead in this series and they don't have any business having a series lead over any team in baseball. Today, Patrick Corbin and his 6.96 ERA starts on the mound against the Reds' ace, Louis Castillo and his 3.37. This series will end up 2-2 and the Reds' will be off to bigger and better things. 

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5 Unit Play. Take #968 New York Yankees -1.5 RL, -155 over Detroit Tigers (1:05pm, Saturday, June 4 MLB.tv) The Yankees, along with the Dodgers, are as good as they get in the Major Leagues. They don't need a lot of reasons, after blowing the Tigers out yesterday 13-0, to explain anything. Today, Beau Brieske and his 5.25 ERA is up against Luis Severino and his 3.38 ERA, and Judge coming off a 4-hit game - It almost doesn't seem fair, but that's baseball in the Majors.

3 Unit Play. Take #968 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (-1.5 RL) +105 OVER CHICAGO WHITE SOX (3:10pm E, Thursday, June 2) The Blue Jays are on fire and will win their 8th game in a row this afternoon North of the Border.

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