BASEBALL
BEGINNING THURSDAY, JUNE 15
Colorado at Atlanta (4) 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th
The Braves come home following a Wednesday doubleheader and they’ve now prevailed in 8 of their last 10 (+$285). However, they have lost money in this ballpark (-$345) and they could be vulnerable to the Rockies, who have turned a profit in night games outside of Coors Field (+$410). Josh Freeland checks in with a 2.25 ERA in his last two appearances, and will be available as a huge underdog in the series opener. BEST BET: Freeland.
Detroit at Minnesota (4) 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th
The Twins have one of the best pitching staffs in MLB (3.52 team ERA) and they’ll be sending two of their best to the mound at Target Field. Sonny Gray has been a standout in 2023 (2.13 ERA in 13 starts) and Joe Ryan has been very effective as well (2.90 ERA). The Tigers have fallen off a cliff in recent days (1-9, -$660 last 10, with a 7.60 ERA among starters), averaging just 3.1 runs per game against right-handers in road games (-$380). Minnesota should take at least 3 of 4 this weekend. BEST BET: S. Gray/J. Ryan.
BEGINNING FRIDAY, JUNE 16
Miami at Washington (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Marlins continue to play well (7-3, +$485 last 10 days) and they already have a three game sweep of the Nationals under their belt (+$300). Washington has dropped 8 of its last 10 (-$835) and they come into this series with an 8-17 record against left-handers (-$490). Miami has a pair of profitable southpaws in Braxton Garrett (+$785) and Jesus Luzardo (+$480), both of whom are slated to see action this weekend. BEST BET: Left-handers vs. the Nationals.
St. Louis at N.Y. Mets (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Cardinals have been bad all year, but they’ve now hit rock bottom. They have the worst record in the National League right now (27-42, -$2755 overall), losing 12 of their last 15. Oddly enough, their stats are decent (.745 OPS, 6th best in the NL, 4.41 ERA, 8th best), so they could become a good underdog value. The Mets are having a disappointing stretch as well (2-8, -$700 last 10) and they are 8-16 vs. left-handers in 2023 (-$1505), averaging just 3.5 runs per game at the plate. BEST BET: Left-handers vs. the Mets.
Pittsburgh at Milwaukee (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Brewers limp home having lost six in a row (-$835 last 10 days) to take on the top team in the NL Central. The Pirates have been a money-maker outside of PNC Park, particularly vs. left-handers (+$625, 6.7 runs per game on offense), so we’ll jump on Mitch Keller (+$605, 3.41 ERA) when he takes on Wade Miley. Milwaukee is only 9-14 vs. left-handers (-$795, 2.7 runs per game), and Pittsburgh’s Rich Hill (+$210) has a 1.98 ERA in his last two appearances. BEST BET: R. Hill/M. Keller vs. Miley. `
San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Giants have won 7 of their last 9 ($455), placing themselves in the thick of the NL West race. They’ve been profitable on the road (+$505), but they have lost money vs. right-handers (-$605), so caution is advised. The Dodgers have not been the dominant club we’ve seen in recent years, with a pitching staff that ranks 11th in the NL (4.47 ERA). But they are tough at home, especially at night (17-5, +$695), so we’ll hold off for now. BEST BET: None.
N.Y. Yankees at Boston (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Yankees look to rebound after dropping 2 of 3 to the Red Sox in the Bronx last weekend (-$170). They have the 4th best pitching staff in MLB (3.59 ERA) and they will be sending a trio of right-handers to the mound in this series. The Red Sox have been dreadful against righties (10-16, -$975 at home) and they are mired in last place in the AL East. Domingo German is flashing outstanding form (1.42 ERA last two starts), and New York has racked up big profits on the road in 2023 (+$810). BEST BET: German.
Toronto at Texas (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Blue Jays aren’t a bad team, but they have fallen 11 games back in the AL East standings (-$300 overall) and they are visiting a formidable Texas team. The Rangers rank 5th best in pitching in the AL (3.80) and they have a big offensive edge over the visitor (.793 OPS, averaging 6.2 runs per game). They are 9-1 in day games at Arlington so far in 2023 (+$795) and a pair of afternoon games are scheduled between these two. BEST BET: Rangers in day games.
L.A. Angels at Kansas City (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Angels are on a roll at the moment (8-2, +$645 last 10 days) and they draw a soft opponent this weekend. The Royals have fallen below Oakland for worst team in MLB (18-50, -$2320). They’ve lost nine in a row coming into this series (-$915, averaging 2.9 runs per game with a 7.46 ERA among starters) and no one in their rotation gives us cause for concern. LA should take at least 2 out of 3 at Kaufman Stadium. BEST BET: Angels in all games.
Chicago W. Sox at Seattle (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Mariners don’t inspire much confidence at the moment as they remain under .500. They are only 22-26 vs. right-handers in 2023 (-$910) and they could be vulnerable to the Chicago rotation. Michael Kopech (1.50 ERA last two starts) and Lucas Giolito (0.69 in his last two) look very appealing as underdogs here at T-Mobile Park. The White Sox are well under .500, but they are just 5.5 games off the pace in the weak AL Central. BEST BET: Kopech/Giolito.
Baltimore at Chicago Cubs (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Orioles remain one of the top money-makers in MLB (+$1980) and they are poised for a big weekend at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are only 20-28 vs. right-handers this season (-$835) and they’ll be facing a pair of profitable righties this weekend. Veteran Kirk Gibson (+$465) and Dean Kremer (+$575) have led Baltimore to victories in 18 of their combined 28 starts. They should both be available at a reasonable price. BEST BET: Gibson/Kremer.
Cincinnati at Houston (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Reds have been under the radar , but they’ve picked up wins in 8 of their last 10 (+$800) and should be available as fat underdogs this weekend at Minute Maid Park. They’ve racked up substantial profits vs. righties on the road (+$835) and they’ll be opposed by a trio of them in this series. Houston has lost 6 of its last 10 (-$265) and they’ve lost money vs. righties in 2023 (-$665). We’ll play this series accordingly. BEST BET: Reds when righty meets righty.
Cleveland at Arizona (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Guardians (-$845 in inter-league play) have the 3rd worst offense in the majors (675 OPS) and they’ve been a big money-burner up to this point (-$1045 overall). The Diamondbacks (+$1655 overall) are holding steady atop the NL West and they have their staff ace, Zac Gallen (+$310, 3.10 ERA), set to take the hill at Chase Field this weekend. Look for him to throttle the anemic Cleveland attack without much difficulty. BEST BET: Gallen.
Philadelphia at Oakland (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Athletics are suddenly a hot team (7-3, +$1160 last 10 days), though they did drop their last two against Tampa Bay. They’ll be hosting a sizzling hot Philly team at the Coliseum (8-2, +$630 last 10 days). Taijuan Walker (+$350) coming off a pair of scoreless outings, while Zack Wheeler has an 0.68 ERA in his two most recent outings. Oakland still has the worst pitching in MLB, and it isn’t even close (6.20 ERA). BEST BET: T. Walker/Wheeler.
Tampa Bay at San Diego (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Rays (+$1950 overall) have the best record in baseball, and they come into Petco Park having prevailed in 8 of their last 11. They are 14-7 in inter-league competition (+$545) and they are the top hitting team in either league (.809 OPS, averaging 5.7 runs per game). San Diego is creeping back into contention, but they remain below .500, and their losses so far have been substantial (-$1395). Hard to pass up Tampa Bay in this series, where they’ll be catching some very favorable prices. BEST BET: Rays in all games.
BEGINNING THURSDAY, JUNE 15
Colorado at Atlanta (4) 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th
The Braves come home following a Wednesday doubleheader and they’ve now prevailed in 8 of their last 10 (+$285). However, they have lost money in this ballpark (-$345) and they could be vulnerable to the Rockies, who have turned a profit in night games outside of Coors Field (+$410). Josh Freeland checks in with a 2.25 ERA in his last two appearances, and will be available as a huge underdog in the series opener. BEST BET: Freeland.
Detroit at Minnesota (4) 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th
The Twins have one of the best pitching staffs in MLB (3.52 team ERA) and they’ll be sending two of their best to the mound at Target Field. Sonny Gray has been a standout in 2023 (2.13 ERA in 13 starts) and Joe Ryan has been very effective as well (2.90 ERA). The Tigers have fallen off a cliff in recent days (1-9, -$660 last 10, with a 7.60 ERA among starters), averaging just 3.1 runs per game against right-handers in road games (-$380). Minnesota should take at least 3 of 4 this weekend. BEST BET: S. Gray/J. Ryan.
BEGINNING FRIDAY, JUNE 16
Miami at Washington (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Marlins continue to play well (7-3, +$485 last 10 days) and they already have a three game sweep of the Nationals under their belt (+$300). Washington has dropped 8 of its last 10 (-$835) and they come into this series with an 8-17 record against left-handers (-$490). Miami has a pair of profitable southpaws in Braxton Garrett (+$785) and Jesus Luzardo (+$480), both of whom are slated to see action this weekend. BEST BET: Left-handers vs. the Nationals.
St. Louis at N.Y. Mets (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Cardinals have been bad all year, but they’ve now hit rock bottom. They have the worst record in the National League right now (27-42, -$2755 overall), losing 12 of their last 15. Oddly enough, their stats are decent (.745 OPS, 6th best in the NL, 4.41 ERA, 8th best), so they could become a good underdog value. The Mets are having a disappointing stretch as well (2-8, -$700 last 10) and they are 8-16 vs. left-handers in 2023 (-$1505), averaging just 3.5 runs per game at the plate. BEST BET: Left-handers vs. the Mets.
Pittsburgh at Milwaukee (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Brewers limp home having lost six in a row (-$835 last 10 days) to take on the top team in the NL Central. The Pirates have been a money-maker outside of PNC Park, particularly vs. left-handers (+$625, 6.7 runs per game on offense), so we’ll jump on Mitch Keller (+$605, 3.41 ERA) when he takes on Wade Miley. Milwaukee is only 9-14 vs. left-handers (-$795, 2.7 runs per game), and Pittsburgh’s Rich Hill (+$210) has a 1.98 ERA in his last two appearances. BEST BET: R. Hill/M. Keller vs. Miley. `
San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Giants have won 7 of their last 9 ($455), placing themselves in the thick of the NL West race. They’ve been profitable on the road (+$505), but they have lost money vs. right-handers (-$605), so caution is advised. The Dodgers have not been the dominant club we’ve seen in recent years, with a pitching staff that ranks 11th in the NL (4.47 ERA). But they are tough at home, especially at night (17-5, +$695), so we’ll hold off for now. BEST BET: None.
N.Y. Yankees at Boston (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Yankees look to rebound after dropping 2 of 3 to the Red Sox in the Bronx last weekend (-$170). They have the 4th best pitching staff in MLB (3.59 ERA) and they will be sending a trio of right-handers to the mound in this series. The Red Sox have been dreadful against righties (10-16, -$975 at home) and they are mired in last place in the AL East. Domingo German is flashing outstanding form (1.42 ERA last two starts), and New York has racked up big profits on the road in 2023 (+$810). BEST BET: German.
Toronto at Texas (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Blue Jays aren’t a bad team, but they have fallen 11 games back in the AL East standings (-$300 overall) and they are visiting a formidable Texas team. The Rangers rank 5th best in pitching in the AL (3.80) and they have a big offensive edge over the visitor (.793 OPS, averaging 6.2 runs per game). They are 9-1 in day games at Arlington so far in 2023 (+$795) and a pair of afternoon games are scheduled between these two. BEST BET: Rangers in day games.
L.A. Angels at Kansas City (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Angels are on a roll at the moment (8-2, +$645 last 10 days) and they draw a soft opponent this weekend. The Royals have fallen below Oakland for worst team in MLB (18-50, -$2320). They’ve lost nine in a row coming into this series (-$915, averaging 2.9 runs per game with a 7.46 ERA among starters) and no one in their rotation gives us cause for concern. LA should take at least 2 out of 3 at Kaufman Stadium. BEST BET: Angels in all games.
Chicago W. Sox at Seattle (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Mariners don’t inspire much confidence at the moment as they remain under .500. They are only 22-26 vs. right-handers in 2023 (-$910) and they could be vulnerable to the Chicago rotation. Michael Kopech (1.50 ERA last two starts) and Lucas Giolito (0.69 in his last two) look very appealing as underdogs here at T-Mobile Park. The White Sox are well under .500, but they are just 5.5 games off the pace in the weak AL Central. BEST BET: Kopech/Giolito.
Baltimore at Chicago Cubs (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Orioles remain one of the top money-makers in MLB (+$1980) and they are poised for a big weekend at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are only 20-28 vs. right-handers this season (-$835) and they’ll be facing a pair of profitable righties this weekend. Veteran Kirk Gibson (+$465) and Dean Kremer (+$575) have led Baltimore to victories in 18 of their combined 28 starts. They should both be available at a reasonable price. BEST BET: Gibson/Kremer.
Cincinnati at Houston (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Reds have been under the radar , but they’ve picked up wins in 8 of their last 10 (+$800) and should be available as fat underdogs this weekend at Minute Maid Park. They’ve racked up substantial profits vs. righties on the road (+$835) and they’ll be opposed by a trio of them in this series. Houston has lost 6 of its last 10 (-$265) and they’ve lost money vs. righties in 2023 (-$665). We’ll play this series accordingly. BEST BET: Reds when righty meets righty.
Cleveland at Arizona (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Guardians (-$845 in inter-league play) have the 3rd worst offense in the majors (675 OPS) and they’ve been a big money-burner up to this point (-$1045 overall). The Diamondbacks (+$1655 overall) are holding steady atop the NL West and they have their staff ace, Zac Gallen (+$310, 3.10 ERA), set to take the hill at Chase Field this weekend. Look for him to throttle the anemic Cleveland attack without much difficulty. BEST BET: Gallen.
Philadelphia at Oakland (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Athletics are suddenly a hot team (7-3, +$1160 last 10 days), though they did drop their last two against Tampa Bay. They’ll be hosting a sizzling hot Philly team at the Coliseum (8-2, +$630 last 10 days). Taijuan Walker (+$350) coming off a pair of scoreless outings, while Zack Wheeler has an 0.68 ERA in his two most recent outings. Oakland still has the worst pitching in MLB, and it isn’t even close (6.20 ERA). BEST BET: T. Walker/Wheeler.
Tampa Bay at San Diego (3) 16th, 17th, 18th
The Rays (+$1950 overall) have the best record in baseball, and they come into Petco Park having prevailed in 8 of their last 11. They are 14-7 in inter-league competition (+$545) and they are the top hitting team in either league (.809 OPS, averaging 5.7 runs per game). San Diego is creeping back into contention, but they remain below .500, and their losses so far have been substantial (-$1395). Hard to pass up Tampa Bay in this series, where they’ll be catching some very favorable prices. BEST BET: Rays in all games.
