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This is a 10* play on the Washington Redskins.

The third week of the pre-season is known to be the most important, the one game that actually matters. This is when most coaches like to leave the starters in for a little longer, in order to get a good idea of what they have to work with. Jay Gruden has a reputation as a guy who likes to win these pre-season games, he comes into tonight's game with a 70% pre-season win percentage in his third season with the Redskins. This year's team should be even better than last year's squad that won the NFC East. Kirk Cousins is surrounded by plenty of weapons, and the addition of star CB Josh Norman should help improve the defense. Bills head coach Rex Ryan has a career record of 14-16 in the pre-season, and coming off a 21-0 win over the Giants last week, may not feel he has a lot to prove. Cousins had a huge game in "dress rehearsal" week last year, throwing for 190 yards and a TD on 20-of-27 passing as the Skins crushed Baltimore 31-13. All the signs seem to indicate that Gruden has selected this game as the one where his starters will get their reps, while the Bills might be less inclined to put their stars in harms way coming off an impressive showing last week.

Take WAS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Detroit Tigers.

The Tigers have kept their playoff hopes alive, winning four straight heading into this home series versus LA. They trail Cleveland by just 4.5 games in the AL Central, with with the Indians in Texas, and the Tigers hosting an inferior Angels team, they might be able to make up some more ground.

Justin Verlander will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's turned back the clock here in 2016. Verlander (13-7, 3.88 ERA) allowed one run on three hits over six innings in a home win over Boston his last time out. He's 8-4 with a 3.28 ERA in 15 home starts this season, and he's owned the Angels in previous meetings. LA is batting a minuscule .155 with 27 strikeouts in 84 at bats versus Verlander.

The Halos hand the ball to Ricky Nolasco, who hasn't missed many bats lately. Nolasco (4-11, 5.22 ERA) allowed five runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings in a home loss to the Yankees his last time out. He's 0-2 with a 4.32 ERA in three starts against Detroit this season, and the Tigers are batting .311 over 190 at bats versus the veteran.

The Angels have lost 15 of their last 20 overall.

Take DET -1.5.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on DAL@SEA to go UNDER the total.

The third week of the pre-season is known to be the most important, the one game that actually matters. This is when most coaches like to leave the starters in for a little longer, in order to get a good idea of what they have to work with. Pete Carroll has a reputation as a guy that covets winning pre-season games, especially in the crucial third week. Since 2012, Seattle is 4-0 in their third game of the pre-season, and in those games they held opponents to an average of just 11 points. The Cowboys are likely to be cautious to avoid injury to Tony Romo, so we should see plenty of Dak Prescott in this game. As good as Prescott has looked against backups, and vanilla schemes, he's going to have a tough time moving the ball against the toughest defenders in the league. Seattle knows what it has at quarterback, so I expect the Hawks to really focus on running the ball here. The last time these teams met in the regular season, the Seahawks won 13-12 at Dallas. They've failed to reach the total in six of the last eight head to head meetings, and I think tonight's total is just a little too high.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Texas Rangers.

Texas is two game clear of Cleveland, with the best record in the American League. The two teams will open a four game set in Arlington Thursday, and I like the home team with it's ace on the mound in Game 1.

Cole Hamels will toe the rubber for the Rangers, and he's been dealing of late. Hamels (13-4, 2.80 ERA) allowed one run on three hits, striking out 10 over 7 1/3 innings in a 6-2 win at Tampa his last time out. He's now 4-2 with a 1.85 ERA in seven starts since the All Star break.

The Indians hand the ball to Josh Tomlin, who has lost four straight. Tomlin (11-7, 4.39 ERA) was torched for six runs on nine hits, including three home runs over just 4 1/3 innings in a home loss to the Blue Jays his last time out. He got clobbered by Texas earlier this year, surrendering eight runs on nine hits in just 3 2/3 innings.

The Indians bats have been awful quiet, scoring just three runs while losing 2-of-3 in a three game series in Oakland.

Take TEX.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on LAA@TOR to go OVER the total.

The Jays have split the first two games of this home series versus LA, but they will be expected to punish a struggling Angels pitcher in the rubber match.

Jered Weaver will toe the slab for the Halos, and he's been hit hard of late. Weaver (8-11, 5.47 ERA) was torched for five runs on 10 hits over just 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the Yankees his last time out. He's surrendered 15 runs on 28 hits, including a whopping seven home runs in his last three starts.

The Jays hand the ball to J.A. Happ, who can take over the major league lead in wins with a victory tonight. Happ (17-3, 3.05 ERA) allowed four runs on seven hits over seven innings in a 7-4 win in New York his last time out. The Angels have hit the left-hander pretty hard, batting .300 with five home runs in previous meetings.

Kole Calhoun was 2-for-4 with a double last night, and he's 4-for-7 with a pair of home runs lifetime versus Happ.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on DET@MIN to go OVER the total.

The Tigers and the Twins have combined to score 24 runs in the first two games of this series, and another slugfest is expected in Game 3.

Jose Berrios will toe the slab for the Twins, and he's been roughed up in all eight of his starts this season. Berrios (2-3, 9.28 ERA) was torched for four runs on five hits and four walks in just four innings in a home loss to the Royals his last time out. His last meeting with the Tigers was brief, getting the hook in the first inning after surrendering seven runs and walking four.

The Tigers hand the ball to Daniel Norris, who hasn't missed many bats in his recent outings. Norris (1-2, 3.81 ERA) allowed three runs on eight hits over five innings in a home loss to the Red Sox his last time out. He's struggled with his command, walking eight batters in his last three appearances.

The over is 55-24-4 in Minnesota's last 83 overall, and I expect that trend to continue this afternoon.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the San Francisco Giants.

The Dodgers have seized a two game lead in the NL West, and the Giants badly need a win here in Game 2 of this series at Chavez Ravine.

Johnny Cueto will toe the slab for San Francisco tonight, and he's having a phenomenal season. Ceuto (14-3, 2.90 ERA) allowed just one run on eight hits over seven innings in an 8-1 home win over the Mets his last time out. He's 8-1 with a 3.19 ERA in 13 starts on the road this year, and one of those wins came at LA.

The Dodgers hand the ball to Rich Hill, who's debut with the team has been pushed back due to a blister on his throwing hand. Hill (9-3. 2.25 ERA) allowed one run on three hits, striking out 10 in six innings in a 3-1 win at Houston his last time out.

San Francisco has crushed southpaws, ranking 4th in the major leagues in runs scored versus left-handed pitching.

Take SF +1.5.

GL,

Jesse Schule.

This is a 10* play on ARI
The Braves have lost 10 of their last 13 games and have the worst record in baseball.
Zach Greinke (11-4, 4.21 ERA) toes the rubber for Arizona and in his last start pitched seven innings and gave up two runs and seven hits. He has allowed three runs or less in seven of his last eight starts and two runs or less in his last three home starts. Arizona have won seven of his last 10 games and he has a 2-1 record with a 2.61 ERA vs the Braves in his career.
The Braves hand the ball to Julio Teheran (3-9, 2.90 ERA) and in his last start pitched five innings and gave up three runs and six hits. It was his third straight game not pitching past the fifth inning an he has walked six batters in his last three starts. In his last two games he pitched a total of 10 innings and gave up six runs and 11 hits while not winning a game in seven straight starts.
The Braves have lost six of Teheran's last seven starts.
Take ARI
GL
Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on DET
The Tigers have scored 18 runs and banged out 24 hits in winning their last two games.
Matt Boyd (4-2, 3.92 ERA) toes the rubber for Detroit and in his last game pitched six innings and gave up one run and five hits. It was the seventh straight game he allowed 3 runs or less and in his last three road starts has allowed one run or less. He pitched 13 innings and gave up one run and seven hits in his last two games.
The Twins hand the ball to Tyler Duffey (8-9, 5.93 ERA) and he was knocked out in the fourth inning of his last start when he gave up five runs and two hits with one HR and three walks. It was the sixth game in his last nine starts he allowed at least four runs. He is 4-4 at home with a 6.67 ERA and 4-7 at night with an 8.07 ERA.
The Twins have lost five straight games and 10 of their last 13.
Take DET
GL
Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Boston Red Sox.

The Red Sox are deadlocked in a first place tie with Toronto at the top of the AL East, and they will look to pick up a crucial win here in Tampa tonight.

Rick Porcello will toe the slab for the Sox, looking to add to his major league leading total of 17 wins. Porcello (17-3, 3.22 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on four hits, fanning eight in seven innings in a win at Detroit his last time out. He's struck out 18 while surrendering just four earned runs in three straight wins.

The Rays hand the ball to Matt Andriese, who has been rocked in his last two starts. The 26 year old has given up 11 runs on 15 hits over 10 1/3 innings in back to back losses to Texas and New York. He's also given up a whopping six home runs in those two games. A date with the major league's highest scoring team doesn't seem like an ideal situation for the right-hander.

The Red Sox have won 10 of their last 12 overall, and five straight versus Tampa.

Take BOS.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on WAS
Baltimore who have lost five of their last eight games open a five game road trip in the second half of a home and home set against Washington.
Tanner Roark (13-6, 2.87 ERA) toes the slab for Washington and in his last game pitched six and a third innings and gave up three runs and four hits and has won his last four decisions. It was the fifth straight game he allowed three runs or less while in his last two home games pitched 14 innings and gave up one run and 10 hits.
The Orioles hand the ball to Wade Miley (7-10, 5.58 ERA) who has started four games for Baltimore. He is 0-2 with a 9.53 ERA and in his last game was knocked out in the second inning after giving up six runs and six hits for the third game of his four starts he allowed at least four runs. Between Seattle and Baltimore, the teams have lost eight of his last 10 starts.
Miley has lost eight of his last nine decisions.
Take WAS
GL
Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Oakland A's.

Cleveland has a comfortable lead in it's division, sitting seven game clear of Detroit. The Indians though have been out-scored 9-2 in the first two games of this series in Oakland, and I'll take the A's as a home dog in the rubber match this afternoon.

Kendall Graveman will toe the slab for the A's, and he's coming off a complete game shutout. Graveman (9-8, 4.09 ERA) struck out five, surrendering just two hits while going the distance in a 9-0 win over Chicago his last time out. He's having a solid second half, going 4-2 with a 3.54 ERA in seven starts. The 25 year old boasts a stellar 3.03 ERA in 10 home starts this season.

The Indians hand the ball to Trevor Bauer, who has been wildly inconsistent. Bauer (9-5, 3.88 ERA) struck out 13 while allowing a pair of runs on five hits through eight innings in a 3-2 home win over the Blue Jays his last time out. He's struggled since the All Star break, posting a 5.40 ERA while going 2-2 in seven starts.

The Athletics are 10-3 in Graveman's last 13 starts, and they've won five of his last six home starts.

Take OAK.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on CLE@OAK to go UNDER the total.

Cleveland has a comfortable lead in it's division, sitting seven game clear of Detroit. The Indians though have been out-scored 9-2 in the first two games of this series in Oakland, and I'll take the A's as a home dog in the rubber match this afternoon.

Kendall Graveman will toe the slab for the A's, and he's coming off a complete game shutout. Graveman (9-8, 4.09 ERA) struck out five, surrendering just two hits while going the distance in a 9-0 win over Chicago his last time out. He's having a solid second half, going 4-2 with a 3.54 ERA in seven starts. The 25 year old boasts a stellar 3.03 ERA in 10 home starts this season.

The Indians hand the ball to Trevor Bauer, who has been wildly inconsistent. Bauer (9-5, 3.88 ERA) struck out 13 while allowing a pair of runs on five hits through eight innings in a 3-2 home win over the Blue Jays his last time out. He's struggled since the All Star break, posting a 5.40 ERA while going 2-2 in seven starts.

These teams went over the total last night, something they hadn't done in eight straight meetings. Oakland had failed to reach the total in seven straight prior to last night.

Take UNDER

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the San Francisco Giants.

The Dodgers host the Giants in Game 1 of a three game set at Chavez Ravine Tuesday, and only one game separates the two teams in the NL West.

Madison Bumgarner will toe the slab for San Francisco, and he has owned the Dodgers throughout his career. Bumgarner (12-7, 2.25 ERA) allowed four runs on six hits over five innings in a 10-7 win over the Mets his last time out. The Dodgers are batting .233 with 67 strikeouts over 258 at bats versus Bumgarner. Throughout his career he's shown the ability to elevate his play in big games, and there's plenty at stake here tonight.

The Dodgers counter with Kenta Maeda, who is 4-0 in his last five starts. He's had more success on the road, and he's just 4-5 with a 3.33 ERA in a dozen starts at home. The 28 year old has surrendered five home runs in his last three starts, going a total of just 16 2/3 innings.

Maeda typically gets himself into high pitch counts, which prevent him from going much deeper than the 5th or 6th inning.

Take SF.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on STL
St. Louis have won six of their last seven games while NY have lost eight of their last 13.
Jaime Garcia (10-8, 4.11 ERA) toes the rubber for the Cards and wasn't sharp in his last start even though he won the game while giving up five runs and seven hits pitching on the road. In his two prior games which were at home, he pitched 16 innings and gave up two runs and nine hits for the third straight start at home he has allowed two runs or less. He is 2-2 with a 1.58 ERA vs the Mets in his career.
The Mets hand the ball to Jonathan Niese (8-7, 5.30 ERA) who started his first game for his new club in his last game and pitched four and two thirds innings and gave up four runs and four hits including two HR's. In his prior appearance which was in relief he pitched one inning and was hammered for six runs and three hits with three walks and has walked five batters in his last five and two thirds innings. In his last two starts he pitched eight and one third innings and gave up nine runs and 12 hits.
Niese has lost five of his last seven decisions and teams he has pitched for have lost six of his last seven starts.
Take STL
GL
Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on DET@MIN to go OVER the total.

The over is 53-24-4 in Minnesota's last 81 overall, and I expect another slugfest at Target Field tonight.

Anibal Sanchez will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's coming off a solid performance. Sanchez (6-12, 5.94 ERA) struck out eight while tossing seven scoreless innings in a no decision versus the Royals his last time out. That was at home, and he's 2-7 with an 8.12 ERA in 14 appearances on the road.

The Twins hand the ball to Kyle Gibson, who has not looked sharp in recent starts. Gibson (5-7, 4.90 ERA) allowed three runs on eight hits and three walks, going the distance in a 10-3 win at Atlanta his last time out. He was rocked for six runs on 10 hits and two walks in five innings in a loss to the Royals in his last home start. He hasn't fooled the Tigers, they are hitting .302 with four home runs in 129 at bats in previous meetings.

The over is 5-1 in Twins last six home games vs. a right-handed starter.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on KC
The Royals are on a tear winning 13 of their last 15 games.
Yordano Ventura (8-9, 4.46 ERA) toes the slab for the Royals and in his last game pitched six and one third innings and gave up one run and five hits. That is the eighth straight game he allowed three runs or less and is 2-0 in his last four starts with a 2.52 ERA. In his last two games he struck out 16 batters and walked only three while KC have won his last four starts and he has allowed three runs or less in his last five road games.
The Marlins hand the ball to Andrew Cashner (4-9, 4.92 ERA) who hasn't won a game since coming to Miami. He is 0-2 in his five starts while the Marlins have lost his last four games. In total he pitched 21 1/3 innings and gave up 14 runs and 27 hits. In his last game at home he pitched five innings and gave up four runs and nine hits and has walked nine batters in his last two games. Over the last three years he is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA vs the Royals while KC is hitting .350 off him.
The Royals have won eight straight games allowing opponents to score nine runs in their last seven.
Take KC
GL
Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Tampa Rays.

The Rays are on a roll, coming into tonight's home game versus Boston as winners of six of their last eight. They should be in good shape with their ace on the mound here in Game 2.

Chris Archer (7-16, 4.18 ERA) struck out nine, allowing just four hits through 7 1/3 scoreless innings in a home win over the Padres his last time out. He boasts a stellar 2.66 ERA at home, and  he's 3-4 with a 3.06 ERA since the All Star break.

The Red Sox hand the ball to Clay Buchholz, who is 0-1 with a 4.38 ERA in his last two starts versus the Rays. Buchholz has been torched for a dozen runs on 20 hits over 20 2/3 innings in his last three starts.

Logan Forsythe is swinging a hot bat, hitting .333 with six home runs in August. He's batting .429 lifetime versus Buchholz.

Take TB.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on CIN
The Reds have won five of their last seven games.
Dan Straily (9-6, 3.72 ERA) toes the rubber for the Reds and in his last game he pitched six innings and gave up six hits along with seven K's. It was the seventh straight game he has allowed two runs or less and ninth in his last 10 he allowed three runs or less. Over his last three starts he struck out 26 batters and walked just two and is 4-1 at home with a 3.18 ERA.
The Rangers hand the ball to Derek Holland (5-5, 5.20 ERA) who is pitching in his first game after returning from the DL. In his last three starts before being injured, he pitched a total of only 13 innings and gave up 12 runs and 18 hits combined.while allowing at least three runs in five of his eight road starts. He pitched a few games in Triple A for his rehab and had a 4.50 ERA.
Straily has won five straight decisions and the Reds have won his last seven starts in a row.
Take CIN
GL
Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on CLE@OAK to go OVER the total.

The Indians will be in Oakland tonight, and their big bats might get a chance to tee off against an inexperienced pitcher.

Andrew Triggs will get the nod for the A's, making just his fourth career major league start. The 27 year old is 0-1 with a 4.98 ERA in 21 appearances, with most of his work coming out of the bullpen. He's allowed four runs on seven hits over 9 2/3 innings in his last two outings.

The Indians hand the ball to Carlos Carrasco, who hasn't been sharp lately. The right-hander gave up five runs on eight hits over 6 2/3 innings in a home loss to the White Sox his last time out. He's 1-2 with a 6.66 ERA in his last four starts, and he has an ERA of 4.12 in a dozen starts under the lights in 2016.

 The weather in Oakland tonight is expected to favor hitters, with the wind howling out to center.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on LAD@CIN to go UNDER the total.

The Dodgers won Game 3 of this series by a score of 4-0, and they look to salvage a split in the finale this afternoon. This looks like a good spot for both pitchers, and I expect another low scoring game.

Homer Bailey will toe the rubber for the Reds, and he's been great since coming off the DL. Bailey (2-1, 3.66 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on six hits, striking out six in five innings in a home win over Miami his last time out. He's had plenty of success against the Dodgers, going 4-3 with a 3.84 ERA in nine career starts against them. The LA lineup is hitting just .228 with 22 strikeouts over 101 at bats during that span.

LA will hand the ball to Scott Kazmir, who has owned the Reds in recent meetings. Kazmir (10-6, 4.41 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on eight hits over five innings in a win at Philadelphia has last time out. He owns a 6-0 record in 11 starts on the road in 2016, and he allowed just one run on four hits in six innings in a win over the Reds.

The under is 9-1 in Homer Bailey's last 10 starts.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is a 10* play on the Detroit Tigers.

The Tigers host the Red Sox in a matinee in the Motor City Sunday, and the home team appears to be in good shape with it's ace on the mound.

Justin Verlander will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he's been very consistent this season. Verlander (12-7, 3.44 ERA) gave up five runs on just four hits over seven innings in a home loss to the Royals his last time out. Two of those runs were unearned, as he was the victim of poor defense. That was his first loss since the All Star break, with a record of 4-1 with a 1.98 ERA in seven starts. He's had plenty of success against Boston's lineup, limiting them to a .235 batting average with 31 strikeouts over 136 at bats.

The Red Sox hand the ball to Henry Owens, who will get the call up from Triple-A to fill in for Eduardo Rodriguez. He walked 13 batters in just 12 1/3 innings in three previous appearances in the majors this season.

Take DET.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on NYY@LAA to go OVER the total.

Most had written off the Yankees after they traded Carlos Beltran, Aroldis Chapman and Andrew Miller at the trade deadline. They've surprised everyone by winning six of their last nine overall, and youngsters Gary Sanchez and Aaron Judge have given the offense a boost. Sanchez was 3-for-4 in last night's win over the Angels, and he's hit five home runs and driven in 11 runs in just 14 games.

Ricky Nolasco will toe the slab for the Halos tonight, and he's been hit hard in previous meetings with New York. Nolasco (4-10, 5.13 ERA) surrendered three runs on eight hits and three walks over 5 1/3 innings in a home loss to Seattle his last time out. He's given up 11 runs on 21 hits, including four home runs in 17 1/3 innings in three starts at Angels Stadium in 2016. The Yankees are batting .350 with 11 home runs in 163 at bats versus the veteran.

New York will turn to rookie right-hander Luis Cessa. The 24 year old will make his first start of the season, after getting roughed up in eight appearances out of the bullpen. He's surrendered five home runs in just eight relief appearances.

There have been a total of eight home runs in the last two games played at Angels Stadium.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Denver Broncos.

Both these teams were supposed to have heated battles for the starting QB position, but an injury to Colin Kaepernick has put a hold on any battle for the starters job in San Francisco. In Denver, veteran Marc Sanchez has looked great, completing 10-of-13 passes for 99 yards and a TD in a 22-0 win over the Bears last week. Trevor Siemian will start tonight, and will get a chance to show what he can do with the starting offense. Sanchez should still see plenty of snaps.

The Niners used three quarterbacks in Week 1, and the trio of Blaine Gabbert, Thad Lewis and Jeff Driskel completed less than 50% of their passes, totaling just 173 yards and a TD. They face a Denver defense that had seven sacks and an INT in the shutout win over the Bears.

Denver's third string quarterback Paxton Lynch impressed, completing 6-of-7 attempts for 74 yards. We could see more of Lynch here tonight. Denver's coach Gary Kubiak has one of the highest winning percentages in the pre-season among active NFL head coaches, and his teams are 13-4 in his last 17 pre-season games.

Take DEN.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Kansas City Royals.

The Royals are the hottest team in baseball, winners of six straight and nine of their last 10. They host the Twins tonight, and Minnesota has lost seven of it's last 10, with four of those losses coming against the Royals.

Ian Kennedy will toe the rubber for the Royals, and he's owned the Twins in previous meetings. Kennedy (7-9, 3.78 ERA) allowed one run on five hits over 6 2/3 innings in a 3-1 win over Detroit his last time out. He's surrendered a pair of runs on 10 hits, striking out 10 over 10 innings in two starts against Minnesota this season.

The Twin hand the ball to Hector Santiago, who hasn't performed well since coming over from LA. Santiago (10-7, 4.80 ERA) was torched for seven runs on nine hits over just four innings in a loss to the Royals his last time out. He's given up 16 runs on 21 hits over 14 1/3 innings total, losing all three of his starts with the Twins.

Kansas City has won 11 of their last 13 games overall, and 45 of their last 66 at Kauffman Stadium. Take KC GL Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on NYM@SF to go OVER the total.

The Giants are back in front in the NL West, after winning back to back home games versus the Mets. Both the first two games of this series have been high scoring, and I expect another slugfest with the wind blowing out at AT&T Park this afternoon.

Bartolo Colon will toe the slab for the Mets, and he's coming off a string of poor performances. Colon (10-7, 3.38 ERA) allowed five runs on nine hits over just four innings in a 10-6 loss at Arizona his last time out. He's surrendered a dozen runs on 23 hits over his last three appearances on the road. San Francisco has given him all sorts of trouble, the Giants are hitting .341 over 82 at bats in previous meetings.

The Giants hand the ball to Matt Moore, who hasn't impressed since coming over from Tampa. Moore (7-9, 4.14 ERA) surrendered five runs on six hits and three walks over six innings in an 8-5 loss to Pittsburgh his last time out. He's walked 14 batters in just 18 innings in his three starts with San Francisco.

Pitcher's have had troubles keeping the ball in the park in San Francisco lately, the over is 6-0-1 in the Giants last seven home games.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10 * play on KC The Royals have outscored their opponents 32-8 during a five game winning streak.  Ednson Volquez (9-10, 4.95 ERA) toes the rubber for KC who have won five straight games. He pitched six innings and gave up four runs and five hits in his last game for the win. He is 6-3 at home with a 4.04 ERA and 5-1 with a 2.29 ERA vs the Twins in his career. Minnesota is batting just .211 off him. The Twins hand the ball to Jose Berrios (2-3, 9.32 ERA) who was knocked out after two innings when he gave up six runs and eight hits. He has allowed at least 3 runs in six of his seven starts and has given up two HR's in three different games while not pitching a full six innings in six of his seven starts. KC have won 10 of their last 12 games overall, and 44 of their last 65 at Kauffman Stadium.  Take KC GL Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on WAS Washington has won four of it's last six games and play in Atlanta in the second game of their three game series. Tanner Roark (13-6, 2.81 ERA) toes the slab for Washington, and he's been dominant in recent starts. Roark allowed just one run on five hits over seven innnings in a 9-1 home win over the Braves his last time out. He has won four straight starts and has a 1.65 ERA in those games. He allowed one run or less in three of his last four games and in two of his last three road starts. Atlanta hands the ball to Julio Teheran (3-9, 2.81 ERA) who will be making his first start since returning from the DL. In his last game he pitched five innings and gave up three runs on five hits. He has allowed at least three runs in two of his last three home games while the Nats are batting .291 off him. He is 0-1 in two starts this year against Washington with a 5.54 ERA. Washington is 30-10 against Atlanta in their last 40 meetings. Take WAS GL Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on TEX Texas hits the road after winning nine of their last 12 games to play the Rays in Tampa Bay. Cole Hamels (12-4, 2.88 ERA) toes the rubber after pitching seven innings and giving up 14 hits and allowing only two runs. Since the break he has allowed three runs or less in six straight starts and is 3-2 with a 1.96 ERA. He's been even better on the road, where he owns a record of 8-2 with a 1.97 ERA in 13 starts.  The Rays hand the ball to Matt Andriese (6-4 , 3.36 ERA) Who was knocked around in his last game when he pitched five innings and gave up six runs and eight hits including four HR's. In his last two starts he pitched nine and two thirds innings and gave up nine runs and 14 hits with five HR's. Tampa Bay have lost all three of his starts and he is 0-2 since returning to the rotation. Take TEX GL Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on MIN@KC to go OVER the total.

The Twins have been one of the highest scoring teams in baseball since the All Star break, and they are coming into Kansas City off a 10-3 win at Atlanta. The Royals have plated 24 runs during a four game winning streak, and we could see a slugfest here at Kauffman Stadium Thursday.

Dillon Gee will toe the rubber for the Royals, and Kansas City is 1-7 in his last eight appearances. Gee (4-6, 4.78 ERA) allowed five runs on 11 hits, including three home runs in just 5 1`/3 innings in a loss to Minnesota his last time out. The Twins have crushed him this season, he's 0-2 with a 7.94 ERA in three appearances (11 1/3 innings).

The Twins hand the ball to Tyler Duffey, who has won three straight decisions. Two of those three wins came at home though, and he's been torched for 11 runs on 17 hits over 8 1/3 innings in his last two starts on the road. He's 4-6 with a 7.76 ERA in a dozen starts under the lights in 2016.

These teams have gone over the total in five of the last six head to head meetings, and the Twins have seen the total go over at a rate of 10-3-3 in Duffey's last 16 starts.

Take OVER. GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the New England Patriots.

I bet on the Patriots in their home win over New Orleans in Week 1, and here is what I said prior to the game: "The Patriots on the other hand will desperately need to get Jimmy Garoppolo up to speed before the season starts. With Tom Brady set to serve a four game suspension for his role in the Deflate-Gate controversy, Jimmy G will be their man for the first four weeks. More playing time for Garoppolo might not be that big of an advantage in comparison to the Saints second and third string QBs, but I'm expecting New England's first team offense to see significantly more time on the field. After all, it's the starters that he needs to develop chemistry with."

They host the Bears in Week 2, and I expect to see plenty more of the Jimmy G. He hasn't had many opportunities to play during the regular season, but he has looked sharp in past pre-season games. In 2014 he completed 46-of-79 passes for 618 yards, five TDs and one INT. He would finish the 2014 pre-season with a 99.0 passer rating. We could see Tom Brady get a little bit of work, just to keep the rust off while he serves his suspension.

The Bears offense failed to score a single point in Week 1, as backup QBs Connor Shaw and Brian Hoyer both played terribly. We aren't likely to see much of Jay Cutler here, leaving the two struggling backups to fight for the number two spot on the depth chart.

Take NE.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on BOS@DET to go UNDER the total.

The Tigers have scored a total of just three runs during a three game home losing streak. They host Boston in an afternoon game at Comerica Park today, and the Red Sox are just one game behind Toronto in the AL East. I expect to see a pitcher's duel in the Motor City.

Clay Buchholz will toe the slab for Boston, and he's been pretty poor this season. This figures to be a good spot for Buchholz though, as he's been better in day games than he has been at night. He's 2-2 with a 3.90 ERA in 11 appearances in day games this season, and he was 9-3 with a 3.20 ERA in 17 starts in the afternoon the previous three seasons. He's also owned the Tigers, as Detroit's lineup is batting just .212 over 99 at bats versus Buchholz.

Detroit will hand the ball to Matt Boyd, who has been dominant at home. Boyd (4-2, 4.16 ERA) tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing just two hits in a 2-0 win at Texas his last time out. He's 3-1 with a 3.06 ERA in five starts at home, and he boasts a 2.45 ERA in 14 2/3 innings of work during the day.

Boston has failed to reach the total in 14 of it's last 18 road games, and the under is 6-2-2 in Buchholz' last 10 road starts.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on CIN
The Reds who have scored 30 runs in their last six games, take on Miami in the third game of their four game series in Cincinnati.
Homer Baily (2-1, 4.30 ERA) toes the rubber for the Reds after pitching his best game since returning from TJ surgery. He pitched six scoreless innings and gave up three hits while striking out 11 batters. In his two victories he pitched a total of 11 2/3 innings and gave up two runs and seven hits along with 17 K's.
Miami hand the ball to Andrew Cashner (4-9, 5.08 ERA) who has lost his last two decisions and Miami have lost his last three starts. In his last two road starts he pitched a total of 11 innings and gave up 10 runs and 12 hits. He is 0-2 in August with a 9.58 ERA.
Cashner has an 0-5 record on the road with a 7.03 ERA.
Take CIN
GL
Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the LAD
The Phillies have lost three of their last four games to LA after getting hammered 15-5 last night.
Scott Kazmir (9-6, 4.44 ERA) toes the slab for LA and in his last start he pitched six innings and gave up two runs and four hits to this same Philadelphia team. He has been very good on the road this year and has a 5-0 record with opposing batters hitting just .207 off him there.
Philadelphia hand the ball to Jake Thompson (1-1, 8.68 ERA) who is making his third major league start. He has pitched one game at home and one game on the road for a total of nine and a third innings pitched where he gave up nine runs and nine hits with five walks and a HR.
The Dodgers have won six of their last nine games and are in first place with a 1/2 game lead over the Giants.
Take LAD
GL
Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on WAS@COL to go OVER.
Both Colorado and Washington have scored at least 25 runs in their last five games each and play at Coors this afternoon in the rubber game of their series.
Stephen Strasburg (15-3, 3.07 ERA) toes the slab for Washington and he has really been rocked in his last two starts. He never made it to six full innings in either game, pitching a total of 10 innings while giving up 10 runs and 15 hits. He has a 1-2 record in August with a 6.19 ERA.
The Rockies hand the ball to Jon Gray (8-6, 4.55 ERA) who was also rocked in his last two games. He never made it to five full innings in either game, pitching a total of eight innings while giving up 14 run and 16 hits. He has a 1-2 record in August with a 9.69 ERA.
In Strasburg's last 29 starts, the over is 20-8-1 overall.
Take OVER
GL
Jesse Schule

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This is a 10* play on the Minnesota Twins.

The Braves have scored fewer runs than any other team in the majors this year, while the Twins rank 4th in runs scored since the All Star break. I'll take the Twins in a battle between the two worst teams in the majors here on Tuesday.

Ervin Santana will toe the slab for the Twins, and he's surrendered two runs or less in four straight, and eight of his last nine starts. Santana (5-9, 3.62 ERA) gave up a pair of runs on six hits, striking out eight in 6 1/3 innings in a win over Tampa his last time out. He's only faced the Braves once this season, going the distance, allowing a pair of runs on seven hits through nine innings. He's seen plenty of Atlanta, and the Braves lineup is batting .225 with 40 strikeouts over 191 at bats against him.

The Braves hand the ball to Joel De La Cruz, who is 0-5 in five starts this season. The 27 year old right-hander gave up four runs on seven hits and a pair of walks in just four innings in a loss to the Brewers his last time out.

The Braves home record of 18-38 is by far the worst in the majors, and they've lost 11 of their last 12 home games in inter-league play.

Take MIN.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is an 8* play on TB

The Padres have dropped four of their last six, and I don't like their chances on the road at Tampa tonight.

Drew Smyly (4-11, 5.04 ERA) toes the slab for the Rays with some very good pitching in his last four starts where he has allowed two runs or less in all four. That covers 25 innings where he gave up seven runs and struck out 19 batters. Batters are hitting .218 off him at home and he has allowed two runs or less in three of his last five home games.

The Padres hand the ball to Luis Perdomo (5-6, 6.80 ERA) and he was hammered inn his last start when he lasted five innings and gave up six runs and nine hits with a HR and three walks. He has had control issues lately and has walked nine batters in his last three starts and has now lost two straight games. In his last two road games he gave up nine runs and 15 hits in 10 2/3 innings pitched.

San Diego has lost 15 of it's last 19 on the road, and the Padres are 0-4 in their last four visits to Tampa.

Take TB

GL

Jesse Schule

This is a 7* play on the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs had an 11 game winning streak snapped on Saturday in an 8-4 loss to the Cardinals. I like Chicago to bounce back here in the series finale at Wrigley Sunday night.

John Lackey will toe the slab for the Cubs, and he's dominated at Wrigley this season. Lackey (9-7, 3.56 ERA) allowed one run on just three hits, striking out six in eight innings of work in a 5-1 home win over the Angels his last time out. That puts his home record at 6-4 with a 2.67 ERA. He's pitched well against his former team, going 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA in three previous meetings with the Cardinals.

St. Louis will hand the ball to Mike Leake, who has not been sharp at all in his last four starts. Leake (8-9, 4.79 ERA) surrendered three runs on six hits, walking four and failing to strike out a single batter in a 7-4 loss to Cincinnati his last time out. Prior to that he was torched for 20 runs on 27 hits in three appearances.

The Cardinals are missing a pair of big bats, with SS Aledmys Diaz and LF Matt Holiday both out with injuries. Between the two of them they have 117 RBIs.

Take CHC.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is a 10* play on Detroit
Texas hosts Detroit in the rubber game of this series.
Michael Fulmer (9-3, 2.43 ERA) toes the slab for Detroit and in his last start pitched seven innings and gave up two runs and five hits and has now given up three runs or less in nine of his last 10 games. he has allowed two runs or less in five of his last seven road games and has a 7-3 record with a 2.85 ERA on the road.

Texas hand the ball to A.J. Griffin (5-1, 4.38 ERA) who hasn't pitched into the sixth inning in his last 10 games.In his last two starts he pitched 10 1/3 innings and gave up eight runs and 12 hits and has walked 10 men in his last five games.
Griffin has allowed three or more runs in four of his last six games.
Take DET
GL
Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on COL

The Rockies try to avoid a sweep in the rubber match of a three game series in Philly, and they have a big advantage on the mound here.

Tyler Chatwood (10-7, 3.58 ERA) toes the slab for the Rockies where he pitches best - on the road. The Rockies have won eight of nine road games he started and has allowed just one run in each game in three of his last four road games while pitching at least six innings in all of them. Batters are hitting just .179 off him on the road and he is 6-0 with a 1.30 ERA.


Philadelphia hand the ball to Adam Morgan(1-7, 6.65 ERA) who has lost seven straight decisions. He has allowed at least three runs in 10 of his 12 starts and has given up 14 HR's in his last nine appearances (seven starts) and at least four runs in three of his last four starts. He is 0-5 at home with a 6.88 ERA.

Philadelphia have lost 10 of his 12 starts overall.

Take COL

GL

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on ATL@WAS to go UNDER the total.

Weather conditions in the nation's capital have been favorable for hitters this weekend, and we did see three home runs at Nationals Park last night. I think the bookmakers have overreacted with an inflated total for this afternoon's game. Both starters have been dealing, and I expect to see a pitcher's duel in Washington this afternoon.

Tanner Roark will toe the slab for the Nats, and he's coming off a dominant performance. Roark (12-6, 2.88 ERA) tossed seven scoreless innings in a 1-0 win over the Giants his last time out. He's 4-1 with a 2.43 ERA since the All Star break, and he's 5-2 with a 1.82 ERA in 10 starts in day games in 2016. He tossed seven shutout innings in a 3-0 home win over the Braves in his only start against them this year.

The Braves hand the ball to Tyrell Jenkins, who has surrendered just two runs over 18 innings during a three game winning streak. The 24 year old allowed just one run on three hits over six innings in a 2-1 win at Milwaukee his last time out.

The under is 6-0 in Jenkins last six starts.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

 This is a 10* play on SEA Seattle who have won six of their last seven games, take on Oakland in the second game of their three game series. Hisashi Iwakuma (13-7, 3.70 ERA) toes the rubber for Seattle after pitching 14 1/3 scoreless innings while giving up 10 hits in his last two starts and winning both. He struck out 15 batters and walked just one in those games and has now won seven of his last eight starts.  He has allowed two runs or less in five of his last six starts and is 2-0 vs Oakland with a 2.57 ERA this year. Oakland hand the ball to Kendall Graveman (8-7, 4.29 ERA) who has given up at least three runs in three of his last four games. He is 0-1 vs Seattle this season with a 5.06 ERA while the Mariners are batting .333 off him. He is 5-5 under the lights with a 4.15 ERA. Oakland is hitting just .231 off of Iwakuma with their current lineup. Take SEA GL Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on SF

The Giants who are 32-22 at home take on the Orioles in the second game of their three game series.

Madison Bumgarner (10-7, 2.20 ERA) toes the slab for SF, pitched a gem in his last start. He tossed eight innings of two hit ball and allowed just one run. That was the fifth game of his last seven he allowed two runs or less in a start.  His 5-3 record at home is deceiving since he has a 1.59 ERA there while opposing batters are hitting just .178 and striking out 95 batters in 84 2/3 innings.

Baltimore hand the ball to Kevin Gausman (3-9, 4.02 ERA) who has had major problems on the road. In his last two away games, he pitched nine innings and gave up eight runs and 12 hits with five walks and four HR's. he is 0-8 on the road with a 5.37 ERA and has given up 15 of his 21 total HR's there. He has allowed at least three runs in five of his last seven road games.

Bumgarner has allowed one run or less in his last three home games while SF scored just two runs in his last two losses.

Take SF

GL

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on KC@MIN to go OVER the total.

The Twins have been knocking the cover off the ball, ranking second in the majors in runs scored since the All Star break. They host the Royals tonight, and with a pair of struggling starters, I expect to see a slugfest.

Dillon Gee will toe the rubber for the Royals, and he's been torched by Minnesota in previous meetings. Gee (4-5, 4.54 ERA) allowed three runs on four hits, walking four in six innings in a loss to Toronto in his last start. He's surrendered six runs on a dozen hits in six innings of work versus the Twins this year. Minnesota's lineup is batting .356 over a total of 45 at bats in previous meetings with Gee.

The Twins hand the ball to Tyler Duffey, who has been hit hard at home this year. Duffey is 3-4 with a 7.22 ERA in 10 starts at Target Field in 2016. He was torched for five runs on nine hits over 6 2/3 innings in his only previous meeting with Kansas City.

These two teams have gone over in four straight meetings in Minnesota, and the over is 6-1-2 in Duffey's last nine home starts.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on CIN@MIL to go UNDER the total.

This game features two of the lowest scoring teams in the major leagues, and each team will send a quality pitcher to the mound Saturday.

Zach Davies will toe the slab for the Brewers, and he's been extremely consistent all season long. Davies (9-4, 3.58 ERA) allowed three runs on eight hits over seven innings in a 4-3 loss to the Braves his last time out. He's 6-3 with a 3.53 ERA in 13 appearances at Miller Park this season, and he's owned Cincy going 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA in two previous meetings.

The Reds hand the ball to Dan Straily, who is unbeaten in his last five appearances. Straily (7-6, 3.76 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on three hits over six innings in a win at Pittsburgh his last time out. He's 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in his last five starts, and he held the Brewers scoreless through seven innings in his only game against them this year.

The Brewers have failed to reach the total in six of their last eight home games, while Zach Davies has seen the total go under in five of his last six starts.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on NYY The Yanks host Tampa Bay in Game 2 of this home series Saturday, and the Rays have lost four of their last five overall.  Masahiro Tanaka (8-4, 3.32 ERA) toes the slab for NY and in his last start pitched six innings and gave up one run and six hits. It was the third straight game he has allowed one run or less at home and in his last two starts at home pitched 12 innings and gave up one run and 10 hits. His record at home is 4-1 while he has won five of his last seven decisions. The Rays hand the ball to Matt Andriese (6-3, 2.90 ERA) who started two games since returning to the rotation. In total in those games he pitched eight and two thirds innings and gave up four runs and nine hits going 0-1 while the Rays lost both games and five of his last seven starts this year. In his last two road games he pitched nine and two thirds innings and gave up four runs and 13 hits. He is 0-1 vs NY with a 6.14 ERA over the last three seasons. The Yanks have won three straight games outscoring their opponents 19-9 and five of their last seven. Take NYY GL Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Jays are a half game back of Baltimore in the AL East, and they are a favorite in Game 2 at home versus Houston Saturday.

Aaron Sanchez will toe the slab for Toronto, and he's been dominant at home. Sanchez (11-2, 2.85) was roughed up for four runs on nine hits in a loss at Kansas City his last time out. He's 2-1 with a 2.33 ERA in four starts since the All Star break, and he's 2-0 with a 0.82 ERA lifetime versus Houston.

The Astros hand the ball to Colin McHugh, who hasn't been missing many bats lately. McHugh (7-9, 4.69 ERA) has been torched for 11 runs on 20 hits over 8 2/3 innings in back to back losses in his last two road starts. He allowed three runs on six hits over six innings, losing his only previous meeting with Toronto this year.

The Jays are 15-7 in their last 22 home games, and they've won six of their last eight home games versus Houston.

Take TOR.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Leicester City.

Following the Foxes loss to Manchester United in the Community Shield, Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri said there's a greater chance of Aliens landing on earth, than there is of his team successfully defending it's title. This might sound overly pessimistic, but he's just being honest. I don't expect this team to find the magic that it had last year, but here in the first week of the season they face a newly promoted squad in a horrendous state of turmoil. The Tigers will have an interim manager after the departure of Steve Bruce, and an injury riddled squad that inspires zero confidence from the man in charge. Mike Phelan had this to say about his team when asked if they were ready for the Premier League:  "I would say no, simply because of the injuries - and the injuries are not short term. "Most of them are longer term than we expected. It's a small squad, but small squads before have worked well together. There definitely need to be additions to this football club."

Take Leicester.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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This is a 10* play on MTL@EDM to go UNDER the total.

The Eskimos didn't have any trouble scoring points in their first four games, but they've been held to a total of 43 points in their last two games. They host the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday night, and the Als have scored the fewest points in the CFL this year. Montreal's defense has been stellar though, only the Lions have allowed fewer points. Edmonton's defense looked awful at the beginning of the season, but has shown some positive signs in recent weeks. Kevin Glenn is just the seventh ranked passer in a nine team league, so this looks like a good spot for Edmonton's defense to shine. Montreal has only scored an average of 16.6 points in their last three meetings with Edmonton, and the under is 17-7 in Alouettes last 24 road games.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule  

This is a 5* play on the New England Patriots.

The Patriots face the Saints in the first week of the pre-season Thursday night, and these two teams are in very different situations. New Orleans will come into the season with veteran quarterback Drew Brees as it's undisputed starter, which means Brees has nothing to prove. It's expected that he will see limited snaps here in New England, and he didn't play at all in the first game of last year's pre-season.

The Patriots on the other hand will desperately need to get Jimmy Garoppolo up to speed before the season starts. With Tom Brady set to serve a four game suspension for his role in the Deflate-Gate controversy, Jimmy G will be their man for the first four weeks. More playing time for Garoppolo might not be that big of an advantage in comparison to the Saints second and third string QBs, but I'm expecting New England's first team offense to see significantly more time on the field. After all, it's the starters that he needs to develop chemistry with.

Garoppolo hasn't had many opportunities to play during the regular season, but he has looked sharp in past pre-season games. In 2014 he completed 46-of-79 passes for 618 yards, five TDs and one INT. He would finish the 2014 pre-season with a 99.0 passer rating. He's facing a Saints defense that ranked dead last in the NFL last season, allowing 29.8 points per game.

Take NE.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on NYY@BOS to go OVER the total.

The Red Sox wasted a fine effort from Dew Pomeranz last night, surrendering eight runs in the seventh and eight innings in a 9-4 loss. I expect another slugfest at Fenway tonight.

Eduardo Rodriguez will toe the slab for the Sox, and he's having a terrible season. Rodriguez (2-5, 5.93 ERA) allowed three runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings in a loss at LA his last time out. He's 0-3 with a 6.08 ERA in five starts at Fenway this season.

The Yankees hand the ball to Michael Pineda, who has struggled against Boston. The right-hander is 0-2 with a 5.06 ERA in three starts against the Red Sox this season. He's also 2-6 with a 5.34 ERA in 10 starts on the road.

Weather conditions should favor hitters hear at Fenway tonight, with moderate wins blowing out to center field.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on SD@PIT to go UNDER the total.

The Pirates were shutout in 4-0 loss to the Padres yesterday, and they rank dead last in the majors in runs scored since the All Star break.

Jameson Taillon will toe the slab for the Bucs this afternoon, and the way he's pitching they might not need a lot of runs. Taillon (2-2, 3.29 ERA) allowed one run on six hits while fanning six in six innings in a 3-2 home win over Cincy his last time out. He's given the Pirates five straight quality starts, and he should have little trouble against a soft hitting San Diego lineup.

The Padres hand the ball to Christian Friedrich, who has been rather hit or miss. The southpaw allowed four runs on five hits over seven innings in a loss to the Phillies his last time out, but prior to that he tossed a gem in a 2-1 win over Cincinnati.

These two teams have gone over the total just once in the last five meetings in Steel Town, and I think we'll see a snoozer here this afternoon.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on CIN The Reds are looking for their second straight series win against St. Louis in a week when they play the rubber game tonight in this three game series. Anthony DeSclafani (6-0, 2.94 ERA) toes the slab for the Reds after a very nice game in his last start where he pitched six innings and gave up two runs and two hits for the ninth game in his last 10 starts he allowed three runs or less. He pitched a total of 12 innings and gave up three runs and six hits in his last two road starts. He finished out July 4-0. The Cards hand the ball to Jaime Garcia (8-8, 4.04) He had a good game in his last start pitching eight scoreless innings but in the two prior games pitched a total of eight and one third innings and gave up eight runs and 12 hits. In his first start against the Reds, he was knocked out in the fifth inning after giving up five runs and 13 hits and now the Reds are batting .314 off him. DeSclafani is 3-0 with a 1.35 ERA against St Louis over the last three years. Take CIN GL Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on BOS
The Red Sox host NY who have dropped eight of their last 12 games in the second game of their three game series.
Dave Pomeranz (8-9, 3.09 ERA) toes the slab for Boston after pitching six innings and giving up two runs and six hits in a win for Boston but a no decision for Pomeranz. He faced NY in July and pitched seven innings and gave up one run and five hits. This will be his fifth start for his new team and the third in Boston after pitching six innings and giving up two runs and four hits in his last game at Fenway.
NY hand the ball to Nathan Eovaldi (9-8, 4.80 ERA) who gave up four runs and five hits in seven innings in his last game along with two HR's. He has given up four HR's in his last two starts while losing both games. He is 4-5 in road games with a 5.23 ERA.
EoValdi is 1-0 against the Red Sox with 5.02 ERA this year while Boston is batting .343 off him.
Take BOS
GL
Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Phillies.  Philadelphia looks to avoid a sweep by LA in today's final game of the series. Jeremy Hellickson (9-7,3.72 ERA) toes the slab having won two straight starts in road games. He pitched a total of 12 innings and gave up six runs and 15 hits in those games. He has allowed three runs or less in his last four starts on the road and has won his last three starts in away games. Philly have won seven of his last eight starts and he has allowed three runs or less in eight of his last 10 starts. LA hand the ball to Scott Kazmir (9-5, 4.51 ERA) who has lost two straight starts and both of them were in LA. In those to games he pitched 12 innings and gave up eight runs and 13 hits with three HR's. He is 4-5 at home with a 4.21 ERA and batters are hitting .270 off him in LA. Hellickson finished out July 3-1 with a 2.39 ERA and Kazmir is 0-1 with an 8.71 ERA over the last three years against Philadelphia. Take PHI GL Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on BOS.

The Yanks who have lost seven of their last 11 games are in Fenway for the first game of three against the Red Sox in A-Rod's final series in MLB before he is released on Friday.

Rick Porcello (14-3, 3.46 ERA) toes the slab after pitching eight innings and giving up three runs and four hits in a tough loss his last time out. That broke a string of five straight winning starts and eight straight victories by Boston in his starts. He is 10-0 at home with a 3.21 ERA including seven scoreless innings in a win against the Yanks earlier in the season. Porcello hadn't lost a game since May 22nd.

The Yanks hand the ball to Luis Severino (1-6, 6.02 ERA) who will be making his first start since May 13th. NY have lost all seven of his starts this season while his one win came in relief in his last appearance last Thursday. He allowed at least three runs in six of his seven starts this year and was knocked out in the third inning of his last one after giving up seven runs and seven hits with four walks.

Porcello has struck out 19 batters while walking just two in his last three games.

Take BOS

GL

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on TOR

The Rays who have lost three of their last four games, are in Toronto to play the second game of this three game series.

Marco Estrada (7-4, 2.92 ERA) toes the slab for the Jays as one of the most consistent pitchers in all of baseball this season. In his last game he pitched seven innings and gave up one run and four hits and has now allowed three runs or less in a game in 16 of his last 17 starts and 12 in a row. He is 3-3 at home with a 2.69 ERA while hitters are batting .172 off him there.

The Rays hand the ball to Drew Smyly (3-11, 5.14 ERA) who has dropped four of his last five decisions while Tampa Bay have lost six of his last eight starts. His last two starts were good in Tampa Bay but he has allowed at least four runs in four of his last five road games and is now 2-5 on the road with a 5.83 ERA and 2-8 under the lights with a 4.91 ERA. He is 1-2 vs the Jays with a 4.08 ERA this season.

Marco Estrada is 1-0 with a 0.64 ERA vs the Rays in 28 1/3 total innings pitched over the last three seasons.

Take TOR

GL

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Colorado Rockies.

The Rockies blew a two run lead in the top of the ninth inning in a 4-3 loss to Texas in the series opener last night, but they are still 12-6 in their last 18 overall. I like Colorado to bounce back in Game 2 this afternoon.

Tyler Chatwood will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and he's been a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde pitcher this season. Chatwood (10-7, 3.63 ERA) allowed four runs on nine hits over six innings in a 4-2 home loss to the Dodgers his last time out. That puts his home record at just 4-7 with a 5.62 ERA. Dig a little deeper though, and we see three of those four home wins came in day games, and he's 6-1 with a 2.56 ERA in nine starts in the afternoon.

The Rangers counter with A.J. Griffin, who's numbers tell a similar story. The right-hander is 5-0 with a 3.73 ERA in nine starts under the lights, but winless with a 4.76 ERA in five starts in day games. He's also been hurt by the long ball, surrendering 11 home runs in his last eight starts. Needless to say, this doesn't look like an ideal situation for the 28 year old.

The Rockies have won 11 of their last 15 games versus a right-handed starter.

Take COL.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Brewers host the Braves in the first game of a four game series. between two teams who are just playing out the season and are looking ahead to next year.
Zach Davies (9-4, 3.57 ERA) toes the slab for the Brewers who is having a fine season. In his last start he pitched five and two thirds innings giving up two runs and six hits. It was the fifth straight game he allowed two runs or less and the 10th time in his last 12 starts overall. In his last two home starts he pitched a total of 12 2/3 he gave up three runs and nine hits and has not allowed a HR in five straight starts. He is 6-3 at home with a 3.50 ERA.
Atlanta hand the ball to 22 year old Rob Whalen (1-0, 7.20 ERA) who will be making his second major league start. In his first start he pitched five innings and gave up four runs and four hits along with four walks and one HR. He was 7-6 between Double A and Triple A before being called up to the big leagues.
Milwaukee have won eight of their last 13 games.
Take MIL
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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on PHI@SD to go UNDER.

Today's total looks a little high for a day game between two of baseball's lowest scoring teams.

Jerad Eickhoff (6-12, 3.68 ERA) toes the slab for the Phillies and he pitched five scoreless innings and gave up two hits in his last game.  In his last two away starts pitched 12 innings total and gave up one run and seven hits with nine K's and just one walk.

The Padres hand the ball to Jarred Cosart (0-1, 5.09 ERA) hasn't allowed a run in his last two home starts. he pitched a total of 8 1/3 innings and gave up four hits in those games. He is 1-1 with a 2.40 ERA vs the Phillies over the last 3 years.

The under is 20-8 in Eickhoff's last 28 starts.

Take UNDER

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on SF@WAS to go UNDER The under is 7-2-1 in the Giants last 10 games and 4-1 in Bumgarner's last five starts. Madison Bumgarner (10-6, 2.25 ERA) toes the rubber for the Giants and he had a bad game his last time out but allowed three runs or less in seven of his previous nine starts. He is 3-1 in day games with a 1.39 ERA and over the last three seasons is 1-2 vs the Nats with a 2.81 ERA.  Washington hand the ball to Tanner Roark (11-6, 3.02 ERA) who pitched six and one third innings and gave up three runs and seven hits which made it the seventh game of his last 10 that he allowed three runs or less while in three of his last five games he allowed one run or less. In his first meeting with SF on July 28th, he pitched seven innings and gave up one run and four hits in a win. Roark is 5-4 at home with a 2.79 ERA and 4-2 in day games with a 2.04 ERA. Take UNDER GL Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Cleveland.

The Cleveland bats have totaled 37 runs in their last six games.

Carlos Carrasco (7-5, 3.12 ERA) toes the slab for Cleveland who had a bad game in his last start but in his previous nine games allowed three runs or less and in eight of those allowed two runs or less. He pitched 12 2/3 innings and gave up two runs and five hits in his last two road games and is 5-2 on the road with a 1.72 ERA there. He is also 2-2 in day games with a 1.56 ERA.

The Yanks hand the ball to Masahiro Tanaka (7-4, 3.40 ERA) who pitched a total of 11 1/3 innings and gave up 10 runs and 15 hits in his last two starts. In his first meeting with Cleveland this year he was knocked out in the fifth inning after giving up seven runs (three earned) and 10 hits. The Indians are hitting .379 off him while over the last three years, he has an 0-2 record and a 5.68 ERA against them.

Carrasco is 3-1 vs the Yanks with a 3.29 ERA over the last three seasons and they are batting .204 off him.

Take CLE

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Manchester United.

Leicester City players each recently received a new BMW I8 as a gift from the owner for their efforts last season. They come into the 2016 season as defending champions, but repeating last season's success isn't going to be easy. Sunday's Community Shield match versus Manchester United  isn't going to be easy. The Red Devils are the team that should have something to prove, and Jose Mourinho's squad has won the Community Shield five times since 2007. They have lost just once in their last 15 matches, and they have won four straight at Wembley. Not surprisingly, Leicester has not looked sharp in this summer's friendlies, and the Foxes could be in for a rude awakening here against a hungry United squad eager to impress the new boss.

Take MUTD.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on LAA@SEA to go UNDER Seattle have held opponents to seven runs total in four of their last six games. Taijuan Walker(4-7, 3.66 ERA) toes the rubber for Seattle and in his last home game, pitched six and one third innings and gave up one run and four hits and has now allowed one run or less in three of his last five starts. in those five games, he struck out 28 batters while walking only three. In three of his last four home starts he allowed one run or less and now has a 3-3 record with a 2.75 ERA at Safeco with batters hitting just .221 off him there. The Angels hand the ball to Tyler Skaggs (1-0, 0.00 ERA) who will be making his third start since 2014 after pitching a total of 121/3 scoreless innings and giving up a total of seven hits in his first two. He has 13 K's and just three walks in those games. Under is 4-0 when Skaggs as five days rest between games. He has a 3.39 ERA in road games his last full season. Seattle has failed to reach the total in five of their last six home games versus a left-handed starter. Take UNDER GL Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on CIN@ PIT to go UNDER
The Reds have held opponents to two runs or less in five of their last seven games prior to this series.
Ivan Nova (7-6, 4.90 ERA) toes the slab for his first start with his new club after allowing just one run in each game in three of his last five starts. He finished July with a 2-1 record and a 3.86 ERA. He will need a good game as the Pirates have scored three runs or less in four of their last six games before this series.
The Reds hand the ball to Homer Baily (1-0, 3.18 ERA) who won his first game since 2014 after coming back from surgery. he pitched 52/3 innings and gave up two runs and four hits with one of the runs scoring on a steal of home.
Under is 6-0 in Baily's last six road starts and 7-0 in his last seven starts overall.
Take UNDER
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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on EDM@OTT to go UNDER the total. 

Two of the highest scoring teams in the CFL will meet in Canada's Capital Saturday, and the bookmakers have set an astronomically high total for this game. The last time these teams met, they scored over 80 combined points in Edmonton in Week 1. There  is plenty of reason to think that we'll see a lower scoring game this week. The Redblacks will be without starting quarterback Trevor Harris, who led the league in passing yards, TDs and completion percentage before he was injured. Their offense hasn't been the same with 41 year old Henry Burris under center. Burris was the starter in Week 1 in Edmonton, throwing for 251 yards on 23-of-31 passing with a TD an an INT. He returned to the lineup last week, and threw for just 218 yards with a TD and a pair of INTs. While we saw a shootout in the first meeting, these teams had failed to reach the total in four of the previous five meetings. Edmonton has failed to reach the total in five of it's last seven road game, while Ottawa has gone under in four of it's last five overall.

Take UNDER.

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Jesse Schule

8* analysis before game time

10* analysis before game time

This is a Free #MLB play on the Cincinnati #Reds +1.5. The Pirates have scored a total of 17 runs while losing five of their last six games. Jameson Taillon (2-2, 3.52 ERA) toes the slab for the Pirates and in his last start pitched six innings and gave up two runs and six hits. It was the third time in his last four games he has given up two runs or less and he has allowed three runs or less in six of his eight starts this year. He has struck out 22 batters and hasn't given up a walk in his last four starts. Both his wins have come on the road, as he's winless with a 4.50 ERA in four starts in Pittsburgh. The Reds hand the ball to Anthony DeSclafani (6-0, 2.93 ERA) who pitched six innings and gave up one run and four hits in his last start which was on the road. It was the fourth game in his last six he has allowed two runs or less. He has allowed three runs or less in seven of his 10 starts. Reds pitching have allowed two runs or less in five of their last seven games. Take CIN +1.5. GL Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on CIN@ PIT to go UNDER
The Pirates have scored 17 runs total in their last six games.
Jameson Taillon (2-2, 3.52 ERA) toes the slab for the Pirates and in his last start pitched six innings and gave up two runs and six hits. It was the third time in his last four games he has given up two runs or less and he has allowed three runs or less in six of his eight starts this year. He has struck out 22 batters and hasn't given up a walk in his last four starts. The Reds hand the ball to Anthony DeSclafani (6-0, 2.93 ERA) who pitched six innings and gave up one run and four hits in his last start which was on the road. It was the fourth game in his last six he has allowed two runs or less. He has allowed three runs or less in seven of his 10 starts.
Reds pitching have allowed two runs or less in five of their last seven games.
Take UNDER
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Jesse Schule

10* analysis before game time

This is a 10* play on CHW@ DET to go UNDER

The White Sox have dropped six of their last seven games scoring a total of 13 runs in the losses.

The White Sox hand the ball to Jose Quintana (8-8, 2.89 ERA) who has allowed one run or less in 4 of his last 5 starts. In his last game against the Tigers he pitched six and two thirds scoreless innings and gave up just 3 hits. He has pitched well on the road this year and has a 2.88 ERA there. He finished July 3-0 with a 1.95 ERA.

Jordan Zimmerman (9-4, 3.95 ERA) toes the rubber for Detroit and he has been very good at home allowing two runs or less in five of his eight home starts. he makes you earn every run as he only allowed two HR's in his last six games and just three walks in his last four games. In his first meeting with Chicago he allowed two runs in five and two thirds innings. Zimmerman is 1-0 against Chicago with a 2.57 ERA over the last three years. Take UNDER GL 

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on SF@PHI to go UNDER

Philadelphia have scored three runs total in their last four losses.

Vince Velasquez (8-3, 3.32 ERA) toes the rubber for the Phillies and he has been Mr. Consistent. He has allowed two runs or less in seven of his last eight starts and three runs or less in 14 of his 18 starts all year. In his last two home games he pitched a total of 13 innings and gave up three runs and eight hits. He is 4-1 at home with a 1.50 ERA in Philadelphia.

The Giants hand the ball to Matt Moore (7-7,4.08 ERA) who they picked up from Tampa Bay. He has allowed three runs or less in his last six starts and in eight of his last 10 overall. In his last two away games he pitched a total of 13 2/3 innings and gave up three runs and eight hits. He allowed two runs in six innings in his first meeting with the Giants and finished out July 3-2 with a 2.41 ERA.

The Phillies have failed to reach the total in eight of their last 11 home games.

Take UNDER

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on MIN@CLE to go OVER. Cleveland and Minnesota have played three games in this series so far and between both teams have averaged 17 runs per game. Hector Santiago (10-4, 4.25 ERA) toes the slab for the twins for his first start with his new club. In his last three starts he hasn't pitched a full six innings and has walked 13 batters. In his first meeting with Cleveland he was knocked out in the second inning after he gave up six runs and seven hits. Over the last three seasons, he is 0-1 in four starts against the Indians covering 18 2/3 innings where he gave up 14 runs and 24 hits. The Indians hand the ball to Mike Clevinger (0-1,7.71 ERA) who will be starting his fourth game. His first three were a disaster as he pitched a total of 14 innings and gave up 14 runs and 16 hits with three HR's and seven walks. Cleveland lost two of those three games and at least 10 runs were scored by both teams in each of his starts. Minnesota has scored 35 runs in their last three games. Take OVER GL   Jesse Schule

This is a Free #MLB play on the Colorado #Rockies.

The Rockies are the hottest team in the major leagues, coming into Wednesday night’s home game versus LA as winners of 10 of their last 12.

Tyler Anderson will toe the rubber for the Rockies, and the rookie has been fantastic, especially in Colorado. Anderson (3-3, 3.33 ERA) allowed a single run on seven hits over six innings in a 2-1 win over the Mets his last time out. He’s 3-1 with a 3.47 ERA in six starts at Coors Field.

The Dodgers hand the ball to Brock Stewart, who is making his second major league start. The rookie was rocked in his debut, surrendering five runs on eight hits in five innings in a loss to the Brewers. Facing a hot Colorado lineup in the most notorious hitter’s park in baseball isn’t exactly ideal for the 24 year old.

The Dodgers have lost six of their last eight at Coors Field, and the Rockies are riding a five game win streak at home.

Take COL.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on MIN@ CLE to go OVER the total. The Twins have been knocking the cover off the ball here in Cleveland, and I expect another slugfest tonight.  Tyler Duffey (5-8, 6.12 ERA) toes the slab for the Twins and in his last start was knocked out in the second inning when he gave up five runs and eight hits. That was the fourth game in his last five starts he had given up at least four runs and the eighth time in his last 10 overall. He is 1-6 under the lights with a 9.69 ERA. The Indians hand the ball to Trevor Bauer (7-4, 3.64 ERA) who had a decent game his last time out when he pitched five and a third innings and gave up two runs and three hits. He didn't have the same results in his previous three games as he gave up at least three runs in each and walked nine batters. In his last two home starts he pitched a total of 11 innings and gave up eight runs and 13 hits while finishing out July 1-2 with a 5.19 ERA. Cleveland have been outscored by the Twins 22-11 in the first two games of this series. Take OVER GL Jesse Schule

This is a 10*play on the Detroit Tigers The Tigers are looking for their eighth straight win when the face the White Sox in tonight's game. Michael Fulmer (9-2, 2.50 ERA) toes the rubber for the Tigers who won for the ninth time in his last 10 starts when he pitched seven and two thirds innings and gave up three runs and seven hits in a road game. He doesn't give up much at home and in his last two starts there pitched a total of 12 1/3 innings and gave up three runs and nine hits which leaves him 2-0 with a 1.42 ERA at Comerica. Chicago hands the ball to Chris Sale (14-4, 3.17 ERA) who has lost his last two decisions. In those games he pitched 11 innings and gave up 10 runs and 16 hits along with three HR's. He has allowed at least three runs in five of his last eight starts and walked eight batters in his last three starts. Sale is 1-1 against Detroit with a 4.73 ERA in two starts this year. Take DET GL  Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers are looking for their third straight series win as they visit San Diego to play the rubber game today. Junior Guerra (7-2, 2.70 ERA) toes the slab for Milwaukee and he pitched a gem his last time out. He went eight and two thirds innings and gave up just one run and 4 hits and has now allowed two runs or less in six of his last seven games. In his last two away starts he pitched 13 1/3 innings and gave up two runs and five hits total which leaves him with a 2-0 record and a 3.38 ERA on the road. He won his first meeting with the Padres when he pitched six scoreless innings. San Diego will hand the ball to Edwin Jackson who will be making his fourth start for his new club after coming over from Miami. He was hit hard in his last sart when he pitched 5 innings and gave up six runs and 10 hits. In his two home starts at Petco, he pitched a total of 11 1/3 innings and gave up eight runs and 11 hits along with 7 walks. He has now walked 11 batters in only 20 1/3 innings total innings at Petco. Milwaukee have won five of their last seven games. Take MIL GL Jesse Schule

8* analysis before game time

10* analysis before game time

10* analysis before game time

8* analysis before game time

10* analysis before game time

This is an 8* play on the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs have the best home record in the National League at 33-17.

Kyle Hendricks (9-7, 2.39 ERA) toes the rubber for the Cubs and he has treated the Wrigley fans to quite a pitching clinic. Over his last four appearances at home (three starts, one relief) which covers 19 2/3 innings, he hasn't allowed a run and hasn't allowed more than three runs in 12 straight starts. The Cubs have won his last six starts at Wrigley.

The Marlins hand the ball to Tom Koehler (8-8, 4.18 ERA) who hasn't pitched past the sixth inning in nine of his last 10 games. In his last two away starts he pitched 12 innings and gave up five runs and nine hits with two HR's and four walks. In his first meeting with the Cubs he pitched 6 innings and gave up four runs and seven hits with two HR's in a no decision. He is 5-5 on the road with a 4.55 ERA.

Hendricks has a 7-1 record at Wrigley with a 1.36 ERA.

Take CHC

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on CIN

Paul Clemens (1-1, 4.82 ERA) will toe the slab for San Diego for his second start with the Padres after coming over from Miami. In his first start with the Padres after some relief appearances, he pitched five innings and gave up three runs and four hits along with two HR's and two walks. He started two games with Miami before being traded and they weren't any better. In all three starts this year he pitched a total of 15 innings and gave up 10 runs and 15 hits and worst of all seven HR's and 10 walks!

Cincinnati will hand the ball to Homer Baily who will be making his first appearance since having Tommy John surgery. His last appearance was in April 2015. He was a pretty decent pitcher before getting hurt and had a 9-5 record and a 3.71 ERA in 2014. He faced the Padres once over the last three years and pitched 8.1 innings and gave up one unearned run and six hits.

The Reds have scored 49 runs in their last nine games.

Take CIN

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on COL@NYM to go UNDER

Noah Syndergaard (9-5, 2.45 ERA) will toe the rubber for the New York Mets and he has pitched extremely well this year. In his last start, he pitched six innings and gave up two runs and seven hits which is the seventh time in his last 10 starts he has allowed two runs or less. He is 5-3 at home with a 2.36 ERA and is 1-0 against Colorado in his career.

The Rockies will hand the ball to Chad Bettis (8-6, 5.19 ERA) who pitched six innings and gave up two runs and four hits in his last start. He has allowed just three earned runs in his last two starts combined over 12.2 innings pitched and is 3-1 in July with a 3.38 ERA.

Syndergaard is 4-1 during the day with a 2.27 ERA.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Cincinnati Reds.

Anthony DeScalfani (6-0, 3.09 ERA) toes the slab having won four straight games and the Reds having won seven of his nine starts this year. In his last two home starts he pitched 14 innings and gave up five runs and 14 hits. He is 3-0 at home with a 1.93 ERA. His first game against the Padres he pitched eight scoreless innings and gave up five hits.

The Padres hand the ball to Christian Friedrich (4-6, 5.00 ERA) who hasn't pitched past the fifth inning in five of his last six starts. He has given up at least three runs in seven straight games and has walked seven batters in his last three starts.In his last two road games he pitched 8.1 innings and gave up eight runs and 12 hits along with six walks.

The Reds have won five of their last seven games.

Take CIN

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on PHI@ATL to go under.

Atlanta have scored three runs or less in six of their last nine games.

Julio Teheran (3-8, 2.71 ERA) toes the rubber and in his last game went four scoreless innings and gave up 3 hits. He has had quite a run in the last month as he hasn't allowed a run in four of his last six starts. In his last two games he pitched 11 scoreless innings total and gave up six hits.

Philadelphia hands the ball to Jeremy Hellickson (7-7, 3.65 ERA) who has also had an amazing month as he has allowed just one run in five of his last six starts. He has also been effective on the road giving up just one run total and six hits in 12 innings pitched. He pitched six scoreless innings and gave up one hit in his last start.

The Phillies have dropped three of their last four games and scored a total of two runs in the losses.

Take UNDER

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Detroit Tigers.

Houston have lost three of their last four games and have been outscored 23-14.

Justin Verlander (10-6, 3.64ERA) will toe the rubber for Detroit and he is in a zone giving up one earned run in three straight starts. In those games which cover 21 innings, he allowed 11 hits with 24 K's and only six walks while allowing just one HR in his last 5 starts.

Houston hands the ball to Mike Fiers (7-4, 4.69 ERA) who pitched seven innings and gave up three runs and nine hits his last time out. it was the third straight game he allowed at least three runs. In the previous two games he allowed 10 runs and 10 hits with five walks in only seven innings. He is 1-2 in road games with a 6.75 ERA.

The Tigers have won four straight games and eight of their last 12.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* GOW play on BC@CAL to go UNDER the total.

The Lions sit in first place in the West, and they own the CFL's best defense. B.C. has only allowed a total of 73 points while winning three of four games so far. One of those wins came at home against Calgary by a score of 20-18. The Stampeders are second in the West, and their 86 points allowed are the second fewest in the CFL behind B.C.

The Lions won a blowout in Saskatchewan in their last game, but they had failed to reach the total in five straight prior to that. These teams have failed to reach the total in three straight head to head meetings, and the Under is 9-4-3 in Stampeders last 16 games overall. Prior to the game at Saskatchewan, the Lions quarterback Jonathon Jennings had thrown just one TD pass in three games. He failed to get in the endzone, throwing for 248 yards on 24-of-42 passing when the Stamps visited B.C. earlier this season.

Take UNDER.

GL,

Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on BOS@LAA to go OVER the total.

Tim Lincecum (2-4, 8.70 ERA) was torched for eight runs and three HR's in his last start. He hasn't pitched into the sixth inning in five straight starts and has given up at least five runs in four of his last five starts. The long ball has also been a problem as he has given up six in his last 12 innings pitched.

Boston hands the ball to Rick Porcello (13-2, 3.57 ERA) who wasn't very sharp in his last game. He pitched a total of 6.2 innings and gave up five runs and six hits. He has allowed at least three runs in six of his nine road games and last season went 0-2 with an 8.68 ERA against the Angels.

Lincecum is 0-2 with a 10.13 ERA against Boston and Porcello is 4-6 with a 6.82 ERA against the Angels.

Take OVER

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Jesse Schule