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4% Yankees/Astros MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): The Houston Astros have been one of the best fades in baseball and they've lost Lance McCullers Jr.'s (1-1, 6.20 ERA) last three starts while the Yankees are 4-1 in Will Warren's (2-0, 2.49 ERA) five starts on the season. 

The Bet: YANKEES -1½ (4%). 

4% Pirates/Rangers MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): Both starters are dealing, Bubba Chandler (1-1, 3.15 ERA) and Jacob deGrom (1-0, 2.29 ERA), while the offenses have been wildly inconsistent. Sure, the Pirates are humming at 5.08 runs per game, but good luck scoring off deGrom when he's locked in like this, 10 IP, 0 ER, 12 Ks, last two starts. 

The Bet: UNDER (4%). 

5% MAX BET ALERT: AL TOTAL of the Month

The Angle(s): The New York Yankees are coming off back-to-back shutout wins and the Boston Red Sox have been held to two runs or fewer in four of their last five games. Red Sox lefty Ranger Suarez (1-1, 3.22 ERA) has pitched 14 scoreless innings of five-hit ball across his lasttwo starts, and although Yankees southpaw Max Fried (2-1, 2.97 ERA) was roughed up his last time out, I expect him to bounce back against a Red Sox team he owned last year (18 IP, 4 ER. 

The Bet: UNDER (5%). 

4% Astros/Guardians MLB TOP PLAY

The Angle(s): The Houston Astros have scored five runs or more in five consecutive games, but have just one win to show for it (a nine-run game!). The bullpen is a mess, and the same can be said of the Cleveland Guardians bullpen which also have an ERA north of 5.00.

Astros righty Peter Lambert (0-1, 7.20 ERA) was smacked around in his first and only start of the year, and Cleveland's Tanner Bibee (0-2, 4.81 ERA) has not had a great start to the season either.

Give me the over at this number!

The Bet: OVER (4%). 

4% Braves/Nats MLB TOP PLAY of the Day 

The Angle(s): The Atlanta Braves are riding a four-game winning streak after a 9-4 win in the series-opener, and they are perfect 4-0 in Reynaldo Lopez' four starts on the season. Lopez has an ERA of 2.08 in three starts against the Nationals since 2024, and I love the price we get on the brave ones here. 

The Bet: BRAVES (4%). 

Reds/Rays MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): The Tampa Bay Rays are 15-6 to the over on the season, and a big reason is a bullpen allowing over six runs per nine innings. They have yet to announce a starter for Monday's game. Jesse Scholtens with limited major league experience is a likely option, which puts additional pressure on the bullpen. The Reds turn to right-hander Rhett Lowder (2-1, 3.52 ERA) who has conceded seven runs across his last two starts. 

The Bet: OVER (4%). 

EARLY 1:30 PM ET: 4% Giants/Nats MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): the San Francisco Giants are only 2-3 as favorites on the season, but that's also a reason why we're getting this good on a price on them in this matchup as I think they should be a bigger favorite. The Washington Nationals are 1-5 against the runline as home underdogs and Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (2-2, 2.42 ERA) has owned the Nats in recent meetings. Washington righty Miles Mikolas (0-3, 11.49 ERA) has allowed seven runs in 11 innings in his last two starts against SF and the Nats have lost his first three starts with the team 10-2, 13-6, and 6-1.

The Bet: GIANTS -1½ (4%). 

4% Braves/Phillies MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): This looks like a good spot to back the Philadelphia Phillies to bounce back from three losses. Cristopher Sanchez (2-1, 2.01 ERA) was the started in their last win, and they've won his last three starts versus the Braves. 

The Bet: PHILLIES (4%). 

4% Blue Jays/D'Backs MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle: The Toronto Blue Jays hats have gone cold and Arizona right-hander Michael Soroka (3-0, 2.87 ERA) has had a great start to the season, especially home at Chase Field where has allowed just one run on eight hits over 10 innings. Toronto left-hander Eric Lauer (1-2, 7.82 ERA) was lit up last time out but owns solid career numbers against the Diamondbacks. 

The Bet: UNDER (4%). 

4% Giants/Reds MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): The San Francisco Giants limp in at 6-12 with four straight losses, scraping by at just over three runs per game offensively. Reds righty Chase Burns (1-1, 3.31 ERA) boasts 18 strikeouts against 13 hits in 16 1/3 innings despite a bumpy outing last time out, making this a shutdown spot vs. San Francisco. Cincinnati sits 11-7 despite closing as favorites just three times, and I think the bookmakers are mispricing them once again. 

The Bet: REDS (4%).

4% Angels/Yankees MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): The Los Angeles Angels are 8-2 to the over in their last 10, and yesterday's under still delivered eight runs total. Angels righty Jack Kochanowicz (2-0, 3.24 ERA) has solid form, but LAA is 2-1 to the over in his three 2026 starts, and he surrendered six runs in 12 IP vs. NYY last year. Yankees' Luis Gil (0-1, 6.75 ERA) coughed up three runs in four innings in his lone 2026 start so far.

The Bet: OVER (4%). 

4% Marlins/Braves MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): Perfect bounce back spot for the Atlanta Braves after a 10-4 series-opening loss where the Marlins torched Grant Holmes and the bullpen. Reynaldo Lopez (1-0, 1.15 ERA over three starts) shines vs. Miami with three runs allowed on seven hits and 16 Ks in 15 career innings, plus the Braves are 3-1 straight-up and against the runline post-loss in a series.

The moneyline is not a bad bet, but the odds on the runline looks far more attractive. 

The Bet: BRAVES -1½ (4%). 

MAGIC MIKE'S 4% MLB MONEYLINE MA$$ACRE TOP PLAY

The Angle(s): The Dodgers lost 5-2 to the Rangers on Sunday, but they are perfect 3-0 coming off a loss and 4-1 in Game 1 of a series. Mets left-hander David Peterson has conceded five runs in each of hia last two starts, while covering just over nine innings. Give me the Dodgers. 

The Bet: DODGERS (4%). 

Nats/Pirates MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Trend(s): The Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-1 straight up and against the runline as favorites, not surprisingly 2-0 with Paul Skenes on the mound. 

The Bet: PIRATES -1½ (4%). 

4% Rangers/Dodgers MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): The Texas Rangers have the edge on the mound with veteran ace Jacob deGrom vs. unproven Roki Sasaki, but the Dodgers edge in virtually all other areas is strong enough to make me feel they should be a bigger favorite. 

The Bet: DODGERS (4%). 

MACIG MIKE'S 4% MLB MONEYLINE MA$$ACRE TOP PLAY

The Angle(s): The Seattle Mariners' 5-9 start belies their potential, especially after a 9-6 win over Houston in the series opener, improving them to 3-3 as home favorites. Luis Castillo (0-0, 2.79 ERA) offers great value on the mound with a sharp 2.35 ERA across five starts vs. the Astros since 2024, while Lance McCullers Jr. got shelled for six runs on 10 hits over seven innings against Seattle last year. 

The Bet: MARINERS (4%). 

MACIG MIKE'S 4% MLB MONEYLINE MA$$ACRE TOP PLAY

The Angle(s): The Boston Red Sox sit at 4-8 on the season but I think they are undervalued by the market in this three-game series opener at St. Louis. Red Sox lefty Connelly Early has been solid, allowing just three runs on eight hits over 9 1/3 innings in two starts, both 3-2 losses, but he should be rewarded with better run support against Dustin May, who's been hammered badly in his two outings.

The Bet: RED SOX (4%). 

MAGIC MIKE'S 4% MLB MONEYLINE MA$$ACRE TOP PLAY

The Angle(s): I like the price we get on Detroit righty Jack Flaherty to bounce back from a rough outing, and the Tigers as a team to end e four-game slide and deny the Twins thre four-game sweep of this series. Last season, the Tigers were perfect 2-0 in Game 4 after losing the first three of a series. 

The Bet: TIGERS (4%). 

EARLY 1 PM ET: Royals/Guardians MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): This looks like a good spot for another under after seeing six and three runs respectively in the first two games of the series. Royals' left-hander Cole Ragans allowed one unearned run over six innings in his last start, and he has a solid track record against Cleveland. The Guardians counter with a left-hander of their own, Joey Cantillo, who has allowed three runs on just eight hits over nine innings on the season.

The Guardians are 2-0 to the under when facing a left-handed starter. 

The Bet: UNDER (4%). 

LATE 10 PM ET: 4% MLB TOP PLAY of the "Day"

The Angle(s): This looks like a good spot to back the Atlanta Braves to bounce back from three losses, including a 6-2 setback in the opener of this series. They'll hand the ball to Reynaldo Lopez who held Arizona to one run on four hits of five innings of a 17-2 win in his last start, and he has allowed just two runs on seven hits over 11 innings on the season. The Angels counter with Yusei Kikuchi who was rocked by the Cubs in his last start, and note that the Braves are perfect 3-0 against left-handed starts on the season. 

The Bet: BRAVES (4%). 

4% Padres/Pirates MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): The Pittsburgh Pirates have scored 32 runs through a five-game winning streak, and Padres' right-hander German Marquez looks like another potentially easy victim, after giving up four runs on eight hits in just three innings in his season-debut. The Pirates counter with Bubba Chandler, who posted a 4.02 ERA over seven outings (four starts) last season, but held Cincy scoreless and without a hit over 4 1/3 innings last Tuesday.

The Trend: The Pirates are perfect 4-0 as favorites on the season.  

The Bet: PIRATES (4%). 

EARLY 1:30 PM ET: 4% Orioles/Pirates MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): Orioles righty Chris Bassitt was charged with four runs in just 4 1/3 innings during a 5-2 loss to Texas in his season debut, but he's built a reputation as a reliable, durable mid-rotation starter, and he owns a sharp 2.27 ERA across six career starts against Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft takes the mound after tossing six innings of two-run ball at Cincinnati in his season opener, fresh off a strong 2.71 ERA rookie campaign.

The Bet: UNDER (4%). 

4% Blue Jays/White Sox MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): This looks like a good spot to back the Toronto Blue Jays coming off two losses as heavy favorites, the latest a 5-4 defeat in the series opener. Both teams turn to their bullpens here, and while neither has dazzled, the White Sox pen has been one of the league's worst (1.76 WHIP, 5.13 xFIP), while Toronto's relievers rank second with a 2.77 xFIP.

The Bet: BLUE JAYS -1½ (4%). 

LATE 10 PM ET: 4% Mets/Giants MLB TOP PLAY

The Angle(s): I think we're getting a good price on the New York Mets to snap a three-game losing streak (through which they've scored just three runs), including a 7-2 loss in the series opener. Mets righty Nolan McLean racked up eight Ks while holding the Pirates to two runs over five innings in his season debut, and Giants right-hander Tyler Mahle carries a 5.13 ERA in five career starts at Oracle Park. 

The Bet: METS (4%). 

4% Reds/Rangers MLB TOTAL TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): The Texas Rangers are 4-1 to the over this season, but Rangers lefty MacKenzie Gore boasts a sharp 2.45 ERA in five career starts against the Reds, who are 2-0 to the under against lefty starters on the season. Reds righty Brady Singer struggled in his season debut against Boston but is usually a reliable arm.

The Bet: UNDER (4%). 

4% Braves/Diamondbacks MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): The Arizona Diamondbacks opened the season with three losses to the Dodgers in LA but bounced back to win their first three at home. The Braves are hitting the road for the first time this year, and while Arizona righty Ryne Nelson gave up four runs in his season debut—on just two hits and three walks—two home runs did him in. Nelson went 5-1 with a stellar 2.71 ERA (3.39 overall) in 2025, and I like him to bounce back with a strong outing here.

The moneyline is not a bad bet, but I think the real value is on the runline at this price. 

The Bet: DIAMONDBACKS +1½ (4%). 

EARLY 1 PM ET: 4% Blue Jays/Rockies MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): The Colorado Rockies are 4-1 to the under on the season, and a 14-5 win here in Toronto in the series opener, they've been held to eight runs in the other four games. The Rockies were 12-4 (75%) to the under in Kyle Freeland's road starts in 2025, and Toronto counters with the ever-solid Kevin Gausman who threw seven innings of one-run ball with 8 Ks in his last start versus Colorado (last season). 

The Bet: UNDER (4%). 

4% Angels/Cubs MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): The Los Angeles Angels came out swinging hot bats, but they were held to just two runs in a 7-2 loss at Wrigley Field on Monday and here they'll face Jameson Taillon who posted an ERA of 3.05 in 10 home starts last season. LAA's Jose Soriano will make his second start of the year after holding the Astros scoreless over six innings of two-run ball in his season premiere. 

The Bet: UNDER (4%). 

4% Pirates/Reds MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): The Cincinnati Reds got shut out 2-0 by Boston in their season opener but bounced back with two straight wins to close out the weekend. The Pittsburgh Pirates finally notched their first victory Sunday—a 10-inning, 4-3 thriller at the Mets. Tough turnaround flying straight to Cincinnati while the Reds stay home. With Braxton Ashcraft facing Chase Burns on the mound, I don't see much of a starting pitching edge for either side in the matchup, but the Pirates' bullpen has been lit up, and situationally, I'm all over the Reds.

The Bet: REDS (4%)

4% Rangers/Phillies MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): The Texas Rangers and the Philadelphia Phillies have split two eight-run and nine-run games, but I think we'll see a lower-scoring series finale.

MacKenzie Gore held the Phillies to five runs on 10 hits over 18 innings last season and Jesus Luzardo limited Texas to one run over six frames. Luzardo has posted a solid ERA of 3.13 with 24 strikeouts over 23 innings across four career starts against Philly, all four stayed under the closing total. 

The Bet: UNDER (4%)

4% Yankees/Giants MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): The San Francisco Giants are still looking for their first run of the season, and here they'll face Will Warren who held them to two runs on two hits with six strikeouts over five innings last year. The Giants counter with Tyler Mahle who started 2025 very strong before missing a big chunk of the season with a shoulder injury. Mahle could very well start this season strong as well, but I don't think he'll get enough run support in this game. 

The Bet: YANKEES (4%). 

LATE 10 PM ET: 4% D'Backs/Dodgers MLB TOP PLAY

ARI - R. Nelson vs LAD - E. Sheehan

The Angle(s): The Los Angeles Dodgers won the season-opener 8-2, and I expect their bats to stay active, but also that the Diamondbacks can contribute more runs to the total tonight. 

The Bet: OVER (4%). 

4% Angels/Astros  MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle(s): Both starting pitchers have impressive career numbers against today's opponent, but while the bats could come out cold, so could the arms as well and I think we'll see runs in this one. 

The Bet: OVER (4%)

5% Dodgers/Blue Jays Game 7 MAX BET

The Angle: It's been a long and challenging postseason for both teams, including an 18-inning marathon in Game 3, and the arms must be getting tired, especially Toronto veteran, 41-year old Max Scherzer's. The Dodgers have as of right now not decided on a starter, we could see Shohei Ohtani, but if so just for a couple of frames, and their pitching staff must be depleted as well. The Jays have been swinging hot bats all postseason and I think both teams will do plenty of damage in this one. Make an "action" wager, so the line is locked in even with pitching changes. 

Play on: OVER (5%). 

Dodgers/Blue Jays World Series Game 6 MAX BET

The Angle: The Toronto Blue Jays have a chance to clinch their first World Series title since the early ‘90s, and the price on them here in Game 6 is too good to ignore. While the Dodgers deserve credit if they fight back and win, the Jays seem undervalued, partly because of how dominant Dodgers’ righty Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been with a 1.57 ERA in the postseason. Toronto has lost Kevin Gausman’s last three starts, but I trust him—and even more so, the Jays’ potent bats—to deliver when it counts most.

Play on: BLUE JAYS (5%). 

5% World Series Total of the Year MEGA MAX

The Angle: We’ve already seen a whopping 21 runs scored through two games at Rogers Centre, and I expect the run-scoring to keep flowing now that the series heads to Dodger Stadium.

The Blue Jays are 4-1 to the over in road games this postseason, and Dodgers’ righty Tyler Glasnow has a 5.82 ERA in 11 regular-season starts versus the Jays. Toronto’s veteran Max Scherzer, fresh off a solid outing, posted a shaky 9.00 ERA over his last six regular-season starts, setting the stage for a high-scoring affair.

PLAY ON: OVER (5%)

4% Dodgers/Blue Jays World Series Game 2 TOP PLAY

The Angle: If you’ve followed my picks, you know I’m big on spotting letdown spots after a win, but I don’t see that happening for Toronto in Game 2 of the World Series. We were on the wrong side in the series opener, and I'm big enough of a man to admit I underestimated this Toronto team. Experience didn’t matter as the Jays clawed back from an early 2-0 hole, and now they have the edge with the more experienced pitcher on the mound in this game.

4% PLAY ON THE BLUE JAYS. 

4% Dodgers/Blue Jays World Series Game 1 TOP  PLAY

The Angle: Credit to the Toronto Blue Jays, but they lack World Series experience, while the Dodgers are back aiming for a second straight title.

Game 1 pitching sets up perfectly for L.A., as rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage (2-1, 4.20 ERA), who only debuted five weeks ago, takes the mound for Toronto. The Dodgers counter with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell (3-0, 0.86 ERA), giving them a massive edge from the jump.

Factor in the rest of the Dodgers’ deep, battle-tested lineup, and they look primed to take control of the World Series.

4% PLAY ON THE DODGERS. 

4% ALCS TOP PLAY 

The Angle: The Blue Jays fought off elimination with a 6-2 win on Sunday, and I like them to carry that momentum into Game 7 and punch their ticket to the World Series. Seattle’s right-hander George Kirby has to be rattled after getting hammered for eight runs, including three homers, in just four innings of the 13-4 loss in Game 3. Opposing him tonight is Shane Bieber, a solid and reliable arm.

4% BLUE JAYS. 

5% ALCS Game of the Year MEGA MAX

The Angle: Home advantage has meant absolutely nothing through the first four games of the series, and I think Game 5 sets up nicely for another road win. Seattle right-hander Bryce Miller was just 4-6 with a 5.68 ERA in 18 regular-season starts, and although he allowed just one run six innings of a 3-1 Seattle in in Game 1, the Blue Jays bats have really come alive since the series shifted to Seattle. 

5% PLAY ON THE BLUE JAYS. 

5% ALCS Total of the Year MEGA MAX

The Trend(s): The Toronto Blue Jays are 14-5 to the over this season after scoring 10 runs or more in their previous game. Luis Castillo has a 4.68 ERA in six career starts against the Blue Jays and Toronto righty Max Scherzer, who has been dealing with neck ailment, has been a bust in recent playoff games, going 0-3 with a 5.00 ERA over his past eight postseason outings.

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

4% Blue Jays/Mariners TOP PLAY

The Angle: They may be down 2-0 in the series, but I don't think the Blue Jays are ready to go away just yet. They have a favorable pitching matchup in Game 3 with right-hander Shane Bieber boasting strong career numbers against Seattle while George Kirby is 0-1 with a 6.28 ERA in 14 1/3 innings over three previous starts versus Toronto.

4% PLAY ON THE BLUE JAYS. 

5% NLCS Game of the Year MEGA MAX

The Angle: The Dodgers took out maybe their biggest threat to the National League title in the divisional round, and they took command of the NLCS with a 2-1 win on Monday. Now they hand the ball to Yoshinobu Yamamoto who has been dominant all season, and even more so lately with an ERA of 1.24 over his last five outings. The Brewers hand the ball to Freddy Peralta who gave up four runs in five innings on July 19 in his last start against the Dodgers. While the Brewers won that game 8-7, I don't' think they'll be that lucky tonight. 

5% PLAY ON THE DODGERS. 

Mariners/Blue Jays ALCS G2 TOP PLAY

The Angle: Seattle right-hander Logan Gilbert is a tough pitcher, but he's an udnerdog here and the bookmakers usually know what they're doing when pricing him as the dog.

Since the start of last season, the Mariners are only 4-10 with Gilbert as an underdog, and fading him would've generated a +26% ROI. With the Blue Jays 15-7 as a favorite off a loss as a favorite, expect the Jays to bounce back. 

4% PLAY ON THE BLUE JAYS. 

4% Mariners/Blue Jays MLB TOP PLAY

The Angle: Seattle right-hander Bryce Miller has posted a 5.84 ERA over his lsat five starts and gave up two runs in 4 1/3 innings in a 9-3 loss to Detroit in the ALDS. He was tagged with seven runs on eight hits in five innings of a 9-1 loss in the last meetings with Toronto back in May. 

4% PLAY ON THE BLUE JAYS- 

Tigers/Mariners 4% TGIF TOP PLAY

The Angle: With the Tigers 22-11 in Tarik Skubals' starts this season it takes guts betting against him, but they've lost four of his last five starts and each of his last three starts against the Mariners. Seattle's righty George Kirby is a tough pitcher in his own right and I think this line is mispriced. 

4% PLAY ON THE MARINERS. 

Phillies/Dodgers MLB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY 

The Angle: The Philadelphia Phillies were held to a combined six runs over two home losses before breaking out for eight runs in yesterday’s win. Both bullpens saw early action in that game, which bodes well for tonight’s over as both starters have struggled in recent meetings with their opponents, making a high-scoring affair likely.

4% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

5% MLB Total of the Week MAX BET

The Angle: The Brewers outscored the Cubs 16-6 in their two wins at home, but scoring should be tougher as the series shifts to Wrigley Field. Wind is expected to blow in, turning fly balls into outs and suppressing home runs significantly. While Brewers’ right-hander Quinn Priester had some struggles against the Cubs in the regular season, his overall season stats remain strong, and five of his last six starts have stayed under the total.

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

Mariners/Tigers MLB Game of the Week

The Angle: The Mariners and the Tigers split two meetings in Seattle, with the underdog winning both times. I like the Mariners to buck that trend and win as a favorite, as Tigers righty Jack Flaherty has looked shaky for most of the season and he is 2-5 with a 5.05 ERA in 11 career playoff appearances (10 starts). I think Seattle has a huge edge with Logan Gilbert on the mound, and like the price we get on the favorite. 

5% PLAY ON THE MARINERS. 

NLDS Total of the Year MEGA MAX

The Angle: The Dodgers took the series opener 5-3, and I expect an equal or higher amount of runs tonight. Dodgers lefty Blake Snell sports a 3.41 ERA in seven career starts against Philadelphia and his 3.23 ERA in 13 postseason appearances (11 starts). Both decent numbers, but not exceptional. Phillies righty Jesus Luzardo has a rough 6.14 ERA in four career postseason appearances (three starts), suggesting he might struggle under playoff pressure. Down 0-1 in the series, the Phillies are definitely under pressure, and I anticipate the bats coming alive on both sides with plenty of runs scored.

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

Tigers/Mariners MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle: Seattle can ill afford to open the series with two home losses, and they've already defated Tarik Skubal twice this season. Their own starting pitcher in both those matchups? Veteran right-hander Luis Castillo  who is handed the ball today as well. I love the price we get on the Mariners. 

4% PLAY ON THE MARINERS. 

ALDS Runline of the Year MEGA MAX

The Angle: The bookmakers have the Seattle Mariners as a hefty favorite here in Game of their ALDS with Detroit, but I think they should be an even bigger favorite. The Tigers slumped big time down the stretch and before struggling to get past the Guardians in the wild-card round. They've named Troy Melton as their starter, who lack the experience of Seattle's righty George Kirby (10-8, 4.21 ERA). Kirby's season numbers might not pop, but he was solid at home and the Mariners were 13-2 SU and 10-5 against the runline as home favorites of -200 or more during the regular season. 

5% PLAY ON THE MARINERS -1½. 

Yankees/Blue Jays TOP PLAY

The Angle: Kevin Gausman owns a 3.67 ERA in 39 career games (33 starts) against the Yankees, while Luis Gil holds a 4.34 ERA in four starts versus Toronto. Neither number screams domination, and that's enough for me to back the over at this low total. 

4% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

Early Tigers/Guardians TOP PLAY

The Angle: The losing team scored just one run in each of the first two games of this wild-card series, and I don't think the winning team will need to put up a big number in Game 3 either.

Guardians' right-hander Slade Cecconi owns a 2.25 ERA in two career starts against Detroit while Jack Flaherty has posted an ERA of 2.51 in 10 career outings against Cleveland. 

4% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

Reds/Dodgers TOP PLAY

The Angle: The Dodgers showed they’re still a major force with a 10-5 win in Game 1 of this series. Yeah, their division-winning season wasn’t flashy (they finished with the worst record among the three National League division champs), but don’t be surprised if they turn it up in the playoffs. They’ve got a huge edge on the mound for this game, and you can bet they’ll bring their best when it counts.

4% PLAY ON THE DODGERS -1½. 

MLB Wild-card TOTAL OF THE YEAR MEGA MAX

The Angle: The Detroit Tigers' bats really let them down laet in the season, and while Detroit won the opener 2-1, it was not thanks to its hitting. Here in Game 2 of the wild-card round, they'll face Tanner Bibee who has posted an ERA of 2.12 over his last five starts amd has held the Tigers to two runs with 22 Ks over 19 innings across three starts this eeason. I think this will be a low-scoring affair. 

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

Red Sox/Yankees TOP PLAY

The Angle: Two of the toughest pitchers in baseball in Game 1 of a best-of-three series? I fully expect pitching to rule this matchup.

Yankees' left-hander Max Fried compiled an ERA of 1.55 in his last seven starts and posted a 1.96 ERA over 18+ innings in three starts against Boston this season. Boston’s Garrett Crochet is coming off eight shutout innings of three-hit ball against Toronto and has racked up 23 strikeouts over his last two starts versus the Yankees.

4% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

Padres/Cubs TOP PLAY 

The Angle: The home/away splits heavily favor the Cubs. Chicago crushed it at Wrigley Field, going 50-31, while the Padres struggled on the road with a 38-43 record. Plus, Cubs' southpaw Matthew Boyd has a solid track record against San Diego. With all that, the price is right to back the home team.

4% PLAY ON THE CUBS. 

4% Reds/Brewers MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Trend: The over/under is 2-6-2 in the Reds' last 10 games.

They've scored just eight runs across their last four games, and will likely need to lean on their pitching here as well facing Milwaukee right-hander Quinn Priester who has posted an ERA of 2.22 over his last five starts. 

4% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

AL East Total of the Year MEGA MAX BET

The Angle: Both starting pitchers have struggled in their recent outings, suggesting this game could be a turning point in favor of the offense.

Drew Rasmussen has allowed five runs over his last two starts, covering just eight innings between them, which is a dip from his typically strong performance. Cade Povich has been even less effective, giving up nine runs, 17 hits, and eight walks over his last three starts. Both pitchers have had issues with home runs recently.

While Baltimore’s offense has been quiet lately, this matchup presents a good opportunity for their bats to break out against struggling pitching.

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

Late 4% MLB TOP PLAY of the Day

The Angle: The Angels have lost 11 in a row and giving us no reason to think they'll wake up in the last five games of the season. 

The Royals are at least showing signs of trying to play ball with three wins in four games. Right-hander Stephen Kolek has compiled a terrific 1.91 ERA over his last five starts while Angels' southpaw Yusei Kikuchi has a 0-5 team record with an ERA of 8.10 through his last five starts. 

4% PLAY ON THE ROYALS. 

5% NL RUNLINE of the Year MEGA MAX BET

The Angle: This looks like a good spot to back the Phillies after a day off following two disappointing losses. They're 22-4 SU and 18-8 against the runline as favorites of -200 or more and right-hander Christopher Sanchez is 3-0 with a 1.27 ERA in his career against the Marlins, 2-0 with a 1.20 ERA in two starts this year.

5% PLAY ON THE PHILLIES -1½. 

5% NL Runline of the Month MEGA MAX BET

The Angle: This is a steep price to lay on the Braves who while hot in recent weeks, won't be in the postseason and they are only 10-20 against the runline as favorites against left-handed starters.

Nats' southpaw MacKenzie Gore tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings of two-hit ball against Atlanta just a week ago and I think he can come through with another big outing for us. 

5% PLAY ON NATIONALS +1½. 

4% Cubs/Reds MLB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Angle: The Cubs have a chance to bounce back after dropping the first two games of the series. Javier Assad has been pitching well with the Cubs 4-1 in his last five starts. The Reds have won right-hander Zack Littell's last two starts, but his performance has been shaky, with a 5.88 ERA and 2-3 team record over his last five outings. 

4% PLAY ON THE CUBS. 

5% MLB Interleague Runline of the Year MAX BET

The Angle: The Marlins are 40-20 against the runline as underdogs on the road.

Miami is priced based on its season record, not current form with seven wins in eight games. Marlins’ starter Janson Junk has struggled lately with a 5.79 ERA over his last five starts, which might make backing him feel risky, but his strikeout rate has seen a jump in recent weeks. Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle had allowed four runs in each of his final two starts before going on the IL in June and may need time to regain top form after shoulder fatigue.

5% PLAY ON THE MARLINS +1½. 

5% MLB MAX BET: AL Total of the Week

The Angle: The Yankees are swinging red hot bats coming off back-to-back 10-run outings at Minnesota. 

Baltimore’s left-hander Cade Povich will face challenges containing the Yankees’ powerful lineup and  though Max Fried is a quality pitcher, his last three starts against Baltimore have been rough, with the team losing all three games and Fried allowing 14 runs over 17 innings in those matchups.

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

5% AL Runline of the Month MEGA MAX BET

The Angle: The Yankees have dominated the Twins in recent season winning nine of the last 11 matchups dating back to the start of last season, while going 6-3 against the runline as favorites.

Yankees right-hander Luis Gil is coming in red hot (1.65 ERA over his last five starts), and Twins righty Taj Bradley has a 6.33 ERA and 0-4 team record since coming over from Tampa Bay, despite closing as underdog just once.  

5% PLAY ON THE YANKEES -1½. 

5% MLB MAX BET ALERT: NL Total of the Week

The Trend: The Reds are 15-10-1 (60%) to the under in left-hander Andrew Abbott's starts.

Supporting this, the under is 6-2 in the Cardinals' last eight home games against the Reds, suggesting a tendency for low-scoring contests in this matchup. Cardinals righty Michael McGreevy has also been pitching well and threw six innings of one-run ball against the Reds on August 30. 

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

5% AL TOTAL of the Year MEGA MAX BET

The Angle: Yusei Kikuchi's recent struggles and Seattle's success against southpaws. 

Angels' left-hander Yusei Kikuchi has allowed 18 runs across his last three starts and the Mariners have averaged 10.3 runs/9 innings through their last 10 games. They're 9-2 to the over last 11 games facing a left-handed starter. 

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

EARLY 5% IL Runline of the Month MEGA MAX BET

The Trend: The Orioles are 13-23 (36.1%) against the runline as home favorites. 

The Pirates are undervalued after two losses, including two one-run games to start this series. The Orioles are 7-1 in their last eight overall, but most were close games and they're 1-4 in Cade Povich's last five starts. 

5% PLAY ON THE PIRATES +1½. 

NL Runline of the Week MEGA MAX BET

Key Trend: The Reds are 8-1-0 (88.9%) in Andrew Abbott's nine starts as underdog. 

Cincinnati has lost Andrew Abbott's last four starts, but while the southpaw has struggled in recent outings, he's still boasting a 2.88 ERA for the season.  

5% PLAY ON THE REDS +1½. 

MAX BET ALERT: NL Game of the Month

I really like the price we get on the Diamondbacks as a road underdog at San Francsisco Tuesday night. Zac Gallen has delivered 12 shutout innings with just six hits allowed in his last two starts, securing two wins. He's owned the Giants in recent meetings, allowing only two earned runs and striking out 29 over 19 innings in his last three starts. Meanwhile, Giants' lefty Robbie Ray is showing signs of regression. I think the dog will have plenty of bark and make some noise.

5% PLAY ON THE DIAMONDBACKS. 

MLB Total TOP PLAY of the Day

The Los Angeles Angels have scored fuor runs in more in five of their last six games and should be able to keep up the production here against Twins righty 

Simeon Woods Richardson who has posted an ERA of 6.00 over his last five starts. The over/under is 3-0-1 in his last four and the Angels counter with inexperienced right-hander Caden Dana who has a 7.04 ERA over his first four big league starts. 

4% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

MLB MAX BET ALERT: AL Game of the Week

The Astros are coming off a dominant 11-0 win over the Rangers who have just a 36% win rate as underdogs this season.

Fading the Rangers blindly when they're underdogs has generated a +11% ROI, and I think we're getting extra value on Houston in this matchup with Framber Valdez just 1-4 with a 6.14 ERA in his last five starts.

Valdez has owned the Rangers this season with 13 innings of three-run ball across two starts, with Houston winning both games. 

5% PLAY ON THE ASTROS. 

MLB MAX BET ALERT: AL Total of the Week

The Cincinnati Reds have scored nine runs in each of their last two games but still came up short, showing their offense can produce but the defense or pitching has struggled. They face Mets left-hander David Peterson, who gave up eight runs in his last start and has an alarming 7.56 ERA over his last five starts. 

Reds’ left-hander Andrew Abbott has posted solid overall season numbers but has shown signs of late-season regression, raising some concerns.

Given the Mets’ pitching instability and Reds’ offensive consistency, this matchup leans toward offense and higher scoring potential.

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

MAX BET ALERT: AL TOTAL OF THE MONTH

Cleveland left-hander Logan Allen has given up 13 runs across his last two starts, both games going over the total. Rays' righty Ryan Pepiot has tossed 10 scoreless innings in his last two starts, but one game still saw nine runs scored, and he previously conceded four runs in back-to-back starts. With Cleveland coming off an 8-1 win at Fenway and the Rays red hot with six consecutive wins, the over looks tasty here. 

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

MAX BET ALERT: AL TOTAL OF THE WEEK

This looks like a good spot to back the under in the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cincinnati Reds matchup.

The Blue Jays have a 9-1 over/under record in their last 10 games, while the Reds have scored 21 runs across their last three games, all going over the total.

Toronto righty Shane Bieber has been elite, but Reds right-hander Zack Littell has conceded six runs over 10 innings across his last two starts.

Littell has served up three homers during that stretch, and while Bieber has been hot, he has served up a homer in each of his last two starts.

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

4% RUNLINE TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Dodgers lead the NL West, while the Pirates sit last in the NL Central.

However, both teams performed similarly in August, with the Pirates going 14-15 and the Dodgers 15-13.

Pirates right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski has a solid 3.86 ERA in 27 outings, including 11 starts.

Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw, despite a 9-2 record with a 3.06 ERA since returning from offseason procedures, hasn’t been pitching deep into games.

Additionally, the Dodgers bullpen hasn’t been as elite as usual.

Given this, Kershaw and the Dodgers look overpriced in this matchup.

4% PLAY ON THE PIRATES +1½. 

PIRATES/RED SOX MLB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Pirates are surprisingly enough going for the sweep after outscoring the Red Sox 14-5 through the first two games of the series.

Runs are likely to be harder to come by for the visitors today against Lucas Giolito who has compiled a 2.56 ERA over his last five starts, but he gave up seven runs on 12 hits last time he faced Pittsburgh, and Pirates righty Mitch Keller has a 7.88 ERA over his last five starts.

I think we'll see the two teams combine for enough runs to push this over the total. 

4% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

MAX BET ALERT: 5% AL RUNLINE OF THE YEAR 

Detroit righty Jack Flaherty has struggled recently, going 1-4 with a 6.33 ERA over his last five starts, including giving up eight runs on 10 hits in five innings of a 10-8 loss to Kansas City just under a week ago. Also, his overall 2025 stats reflect better home numbers (4.10 ERA) compared to a rough road record of 2-6 with a 6.08 ERA.

Given Flaherty's difficulty on the road and the Royals' recent success against him, at this price, backing Kansas City +1½ is a no-brainer to me. 

5% PLAY ON THE ROYALS +1½. 

LATE 5% MAX BET: IL TOTAL OF THE WEEK

The Orioles have seen their last five games stay under the total, not surprising as they've scored just 10 runs over that stretch.

Their scoring issues are likely to continue here against left-hander Robbie Ray who has a 8-19 over/under record on the season, but don't' expect an easy win for the Giants as Orioles righty Dean Kremer is primed for a bounce back outing after allowing six runs last time out. 

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

AL TOTAL OF THE YEAR: 5% MAX BET ALERT *SUPER EARLY START*

Baltimore has struggled to score recently, held to three runs or fewer in five of seven games, and is 23-16 to the under against left-handed starters this season. They face elite southpaw Garrett Crochet, who boasts a 16-10 under record and a solid 2.39 ERA this year, showcasing strong strikeout prowess and limiting batters effectively.

The Red Sox will counter with lefty Cade Povich, who held Boston to one run in five innings in their last May meeting.

Given Crochet's dominance and Baltimore’s difficulty against lefties, the under is the only logical play here.

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

5% AL GAME OF THE MONTH MAX BET

I like the price we get on the Royals as they have the edge in virtually every aspect of the game.

Ryan Bergert of the Royals is having a strong season with a 2.79 ERA over 15 outings (11 starts). He’s been solid recently, including limiting the White Sox to one run over 5 1/3 innings in a 6-2 win just over a week ago, and Bergert has been sharper on the road than at home.

In contrast, White Sox righty Aaron Civale is struggling with a 3-8 record and a 5.02 ERA, including giving up three runs in six innings in that same series against Kansas City. 

The Royals are playing well lately too, going 10-5 in their last 15 games while the White Sox are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games.

5% PLAY ON THE ROYALS. 

Early Nats/Yankees MLB TOP PLAY OF THE DAY

The Yankees have been lively at the plate of late scoring 22 runs across their last three games, but here they'll face a tough test in Cade Cavalli who has a 2.82 ERA in four starts. Sure it's a small sample, but still very solid.

Yet, Cavalli is not the best pitcher on the mound today with Max Fried taking the ball for the Bronx Bombers. The left-hander has posted a 3.14 ERA in 26 starts and he has strong career numbers against the Nats. 

4% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

5% NL TOTAL OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The Dodgers looked unstoppable with a 7-0 win to open the series, and their offense should keep producing tonight.

Expect the Reds to add some runs as well, with Dodgers veteran Clayton Kershaw sporting a solid but not super dominant 3.13 ERA over 16 starts. His games have leaned slightly toward the over (9-6-1 O/U).

Cincinnati counters with Nick Martinez, who holds a 4.59 ERA in 28 outings (25 starts) and has struggled over the summer stretch.

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

MAX BET ALERT: AL TOTAL OF THE WEEK

The Mariners swept the Padres on the road in May, outscoring them 15-3. Now they're back at their own ballpark where they’ve played their best ball, sporting a solid 39-26 record.

Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller’s recent starts have been rough, but he’s consistently sharper at home. The Padres counter with JP Sears, who’s also been hit hard lately and has allowed five runs on 10 hits over 11 innings in two outings facing Seattle this year. 

Given both starters’ shaky recent form, Sears with a 6.56 ERA and Miller with a 7.43 ERA over their last five starts, expect plenty of action over the plate. 

The play is Seattle and the over.

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

4% DODGERS/PADRES MLB TOP PLAY

The Dodgers have dominated the Padres, taking eight of 11 head-to-head matchups on the season. I like LA to bounce back after a tough 2-1 loss in Friday’s series opener.

Padres righty Nestor Cortes has struggled, giving up four runs in 5 2/3 innings his last time out, and also surrendered four runs in just over five innings the last time he faced the Dodgers.

LA will turn to Tyler Glasnow, who’s been a steady and reliable presence on the mound. This looks like a solid spot to back the Dodgers.

4% PLAY ON THE DODGERS.

5% AL TOTAL OF THE MONTH MAX BET

The White Sox are fresh off a shutout loss but had piled up 23 runs across their previous two games, showing their bats can erupt. The Twins have been struggling to find wins lately but should feel confident facing Sean Burke, who carries a 4.22 ERA over 16 outings (14 starts). That said, they’ll likely need to put up a healthy run total themselves, as righty Zebby Matthews has been shaky with a 5.08 ERA over 10 starts. This one could turn into a run-fest if both offenses get going. 

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

5% MAX BET ALERT: AL GAME OF THE WEEK

Yankees righty Luis Gil shook off a rocky season debut and has bounced back strong, allowing just three runs over 10 2/3 innings in his last two outings. He’s handled the Red Sox well before too, only two runs surrendered across 11 2/3 innings in two starts against Boston last season. Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito has flashed some upside in recent appearances, but also inconsistency. 

5% PLAY ON THE YANKEES. 

EARLY MLB MAX BET ALERT: AL TOTAL OF THE WEEK

Astros’ lefty Framber Valdez usually dominates, but he’s been hit hard lately, surrendering 12 runs over his last three starts. Detroit showed they could handle him well last season, which adds to their confidence.

On the other side, Rays’ right-hander Charlie Morton just tossed six shutout innings, allowing only two hits against Minnesota—but he’s been wildly inconsistent this season. After three straight games of being shut out, expect the Astros’ bats to finally break free.

This one’s primed for the OVER.

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

MAX BET ALERT: LATE IL TOTAL OF THE WEEK

The Guardians’ bats have gone cold, and now they’ll have to deal with Arizona southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez, who’s coming off a dominant outing, with one run allowed over seven innings against Colorado.

Rodriguez has a history of keeping Cleveland in check too, with his last three starts versus the Guardians all staying under the total. Cleveland’s had issues against lefties all year, and that’s a major red flag here. 

Tanner Bibee gets the nod for the Guardians, and while his recent results have been a little shaky, but there’s no doubting his underlying talent. Expect runs to be at a premium in this one.

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

5% NL TOTAL OF THE MONTH MAX BET

Miami's right-hander Eury Perez has struggled recently, allowing nine runs over his last two outings. However, looking at his August performance, Perez posted an impressive 1.29 ERA across five starts, which better reflects his talent level and potential to rebound in upcoming games.

The Cardinals hand the ball to Matthew Liberatore, a left-hander who has consistently kept games low scoring with his last four starts all staying under the total. Additionally, trend data shows that the under has cashed in each of Miami's last three games facing a left-handed starter.

5% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

MLB MONEYMAKER TOTAL TOP PLAY

Both the Cubs and Pirates have been held to three runs or fewer in seven of their last ten games, setting the scene for a low-scoring battle. 

Cubs’ righty Javier Assad is just shaking off a lengthy stint on the I, and while his first start back wasn’t great, a 5-1 loss in Toronto, don’t count him out as Assad has shown solid success against the Pirates throughout his career.

The Pirates counter with right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski, who’s mostly been a reliable bullpen arm despite making nine starts. Given the Cubs’ offensive struggles and their 9-1 under record in the last ten games, this one smells like another tight, low-scoring affair.

4% PLAY ON THE UNDER. 

EARLY MLB TOP PLAY ALERT: TEX/TOR MONEYMAKER 

All respect to Rangers righty Nathan Eovaldi, but the support around him looks shaky. The Rangers have dropped eight of their last nine games and have been outscored 20-7 through the first two games of this series. 

The Blue Jays are riding a hot streak, and Jose Berrios is locked in after shaking off a rough start to the season. Toronto is 9-1 in Berrios' last 10 starts, and he’s no stranger to success against Texas, boasting a 3-1 record. 

We won with the Blue Jays as a GAME OF THE YEAR selection yesterday, and I'm going back to the well today. 

4% PLAY ON THE BLUE JAYS. 

5% AL GAME OF THE YEAR MAX BET

The Rangers have lost three on the bounce after seeing Toronto come from behind to win the opener of this series 6-5 on Friday.

The Jays are now 4-1 in their last five and I like them to keep rolling here with left-hander Eric Lauer on the mound. Toronto is 10-3 in his starts this season, including perfect 4-0 at home.

The Rangers are 1-10 as road underdogs and facing a left-handed starter. 

5% PLAY ON THE BLUE JAYS. 

LATE NIGHT RAYS/GIANTS 4% TOP PLAY

The Giants' bats have been stuck in neutral, scoring a meager five runs over their last five games, which is precisely why this total is set so low. But their bats are due for a breakout, and this matchup against Rays' right-hander Joe Boyle looks like a prime opportunity.

Boyle's stats are a tale of two pitchers, with a dreadful 6.23 ERA over his last five starts and a 6.89 ERA on the road, a sharp contrast to his stellar home numbers.

Giants righty Landen Roupp has been a reliable arm, but the Rays' lineup can certainly do some damage. I'm taking the over, banking on the Giants to finally get their offense going and the Rays to contribute their fair share of runs.

4% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

5% AL GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Rangers are 1-6 in their last seven games and only 24-35 on the road on the season. The Blue Jays are a solid 40-20 at home and righty Chris Bassitt is a dominant 8-0 with a 2.56 ERA and an 11-2 team record in 13 home starts.

Rangers righty Jacob deGrom has failed to live up to expectations lately and the team has lost five of his last six starts. 

5% PLAY ON THE BLUE JAYS. 

5% NL TOTAL OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Colorado Rockies are coming off a 6-5 road win over the Cardinals, and now they're back home at the launching pad known as Coors Field.

The over has cashed in six consecutive games here, a trend that is unlikely to be broken tonight. Despite a high total, it's not high enough when you consider the sketchy pitching matchup and the healthy wind expected to blow out.

When it comes to Coors, runs are the currency, and I expect both teams to be printing money. 

5% PLAY ON THE OVER. 

5% IL GAME OF THE WEEK MAX BET

The Chicago Cubs have won three in a row with Cade Horton on the mound, with the right-hander contributing an impressive 17 consecutive scoreless innings. However, the competition gets a lot tougher here in Toronto.

The Blue Jays have been swinging red-hot bats through a 5-2 run, and they have the offensive firepower to get to Horton early. Even if they don't, they have a solid anchor in Kevin Gausman, who boasts strong career numbers against the Cubs.

My feeling is this is where the Cubs' winning streak with Horton comes to an end, and a victory for the Blue Jays is the play.

5% PLAY ON THE BLUE JAYS. 

EARLY PIRATES/BREWERS MLB TOP PLAY

The Milwaukee Brewers are coming in red hot, but Bucs right-hander Mitch Heller held them in check in a 2-1 Pittsburgh win back on May 24. Brewers' righty Brandon Woodruff has not faced Pittsburgh since 2023 and missed all of last season due to shoulder surgery, but he seems to be BACK and has compiled an ERA of 2.29 over six starts on the season. 

4% PLAY ON THE UNDER.