BEGINNING THURSDAY, JULY 21
San Fran. at L.A. Dodgers (4) 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Giants picked up the pace prior to the All-Star break (7-3, +$460 last 10 days) and they’ve already taken 3 of 5 from the Dodgers in head to head play (+$260). They are 19-10 vs. lefthanders in 2022 (+$590, 5.5 runs per game) and they have staff ace Logan Webb (+$250, 2.83 ERA in 19 starts) set to take on Julio Urias on Friday night. LA is a hot team (9-1, +$ 745 last 10 days), but the Giants make an appealing underdog. BEST BET: L. Webb vs. Urias.
N.Y. Yankees at Houston (2) 21st (DH)
The Yanks are 17-5 vs. righties in night games (+$945, 6.8 runs per game on offense) and they’ll be available at a reasonable price in this make-up double-header at Minute Maid Park. Houston scores fewer runs overall than New York, so the visitor should manage at least a split. BEST BET: Yankees vs. righthanders in night games.
Detroit at Oakland (2) 21st (DH)
The Tigers come into the Coliseum having lost 7 of their last 8 (-$585), averaging just 2.5 runs per game in those contests. But the A’s are the worst team in MLB, with a disastrous 11-31 record at home (-$1910). We’ll pass. BEST BET: None.
Texas at Miami (1) 21st
Pablo Lopez checks in with a 2.86 ERA in his 18 starts (+$350) and he’s available at a reasonable price this afternoon at Miami. The Rangers are only 7-18 vs. righties in day games (+$1150) and they lost four straight prior to the All-Star break. Easy call on the Marlins’ in today’s inter-league make-up game. BEST BET: P. Lopez.
BEGINNING FRIDAY, JULY 22
St. Louis at Cincinnati (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Cardinals are 6-2 vs. the Reds in head to head play (+$280) and they’ve been profitable in night games outside of Busch Stadium (+$510). Last place Cincinnati has the worst pitching in MLB (5.30 ERA) and they’ve lost money in all venues (-$1010 overall). Veteran Adam Wainwright (3.00 ERA in 18 starts) looks like a solid value in Friday’s opener. BEST BET: Wainwright.
Miami at Pittsburgh (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Marlins were drubbed by Texas in yesterday’s make-up game, their 4th straight defeat. Pittsburgh’s Mitch Keller is coming off two strong outings (0.69 ERA) and he’ll catch a generous price vs. Sandy Alcantara in Sunday’s finale. The Bucs have been profitable in day games at PNC Park (10-7, +$600) while the Marlins are only 32-41 vs. right-handers in 2022 (-$1250). BEST BET: M. Keller.
Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Phillies are well positioned to compete for a playoff berth, as their pitching continues to excel (3.69 team ERA, 4th best in the National League). The hapless Cubs dropped 9 of their last 10 prior to the All-Star Break, and their losses continue to mount (-$1625 overall). The home team’s trio of quality righties should make short work of Chicago at Citizens Bank. BEST BET: Phillies in all games.
San Diego at N.Y. Mets (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Padres took 2 out of 3 from the Mets at Petco Park (+$520). However, the Mets are pitching well (Chris Bassitt 2.19, Carlos Carrasco 1.54, Max Scherzer 2.03 in their last two starts) and they’ll be taking on a San Diego team that has lost money vs. right-handers (-$735). The Mets are 28-15 at CitiField (+$790) and they’ve won 6 of their last 10. BEST BET: Right-handers vs. the Padres.
Colorado at Milwaukee (4) 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Brewers lost 7 of 10 prior to the All-Star break, as their overall losses continue to mount (-$995 so far). The Rockies have won 7 of their last 10, and they’ve been terrific against left-handers in 2022 (+$735, averaging 5.4 runs per game at the plate). They’ll face a couple of southpaws in this four game set at Milwaukee, no doubt at attractive underdog prices. BEST BET: Rockies vs. left-handers.
Washington at Arizona (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Diamondbacks have a trio of solid starters set to take the mound this weekend, as they look to escape the NL West basement (Zac Gallen 3.65 ERA, Madison Bumgarner 3.83, Merrill Kelly 3.26). The Nationals are the worst team in baseball (31-63, -$1810, with a 5.13 team ERA) and they’ll be fortunate to avoid a sweep at Chase Field. BEST BET: Diamondbacks in all games.
N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Yankees are 9-4 vs. their AL East rival in head to head competition, but this looks like a dangerous spot to back New York. The over-achieving Orioles are the top money-maker in MLB (+$2060) and they’ll be catching generous underdog prices at Camden Yards. Dean Kremer has led the O’s to wins in 6 of his 8 starts (+$540, 2.59 ERA) and we like his chances in Sunday afternoon’s finale (NY only 4-8, -$810) in day games on the road. BEST BET: Kremer.
Toronto at Boston (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Blue Jays are 7-3 vs. the Bosox in head to head play (+$305) but they have floundered outside of Rogers Centre (20-24, -$985), so caution is advised. The Red Sox have been slipping recently, and their numbers vs. right-handers are dreadful (32-38, -$1045). We’ll steer clear of this series for now. BEST BET: None.
Cleveland at Chicago W. Sox (4) 22nd, 23rd (DH), 24th
The Guardians are 6-3 vs. Chicago in head to head play (+$420) and they have two outstanding righties set to take the mound. Shane Bieber (+$320, 3.32 ERA) and Triston McKenzie (+$730, 3.11) should fare well against the ChiSox, who are only 14-20 vs. right-handers in this ballpark (-$1430). BEST BET: Bieber/McKenzie.
Tampa Bay at Kansas City (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Rays have won 6 of their last 7 (+$480, averaging 5.4 runs per game in those contests) and they come out of the All-Star break in excellent shape for a wild-card berth, drawing a soft target this weekend. The Royals have the worst pitching in the American League (4.80 ERA) and will be hard pressed to avoid a sweep this weekend at Kaufman Stadium. BEST BET: Rays in all games.
Texas at Oakland (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Rangers are 7-3 vs. the Athletics in head to head play (+$340) and they’ve been outstanding vs. left-handers, particularly in road games (10-5, +$830). Oakland is the worst team in the American League, coming into this series with an appalling 12-32 record here at the Coliseum (-$1910). Texas is within striking distance of contending for a playoff spot. BEST BET: Rangers vs. left-handers.
Houston at Seattle (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Astros arrived late last night following a double-header sweep over the Yankees at Minute Maid Park, and now must face a Seattle team on a 14 game win streak. The Mariners are 43-29 vs. right-handers in 2022 (+$1650) and they have a solid duo in Marco Gonzales (3.50 ERA in 18 starts) and Logan Gilbert (+$905, 2.84) set to appear as underdogs at T-Mobile Park. A chance for Seattle to gain some ground in the AL West. BEST BET: M. Gonzales/L. Gilbert.
L.A. Angels at Atlanta (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Angels were 10 games over .500 at one point, but they have hit rock bottom, racking up hefty losses in 2022 (39-53, -$2465 so far). The Braves are closing in on the Mets in the NL East and they come into this series with a 23-9 record vs. left-handers (+$955, 5.78 runs per game). They’ll face at least one southpaw in this inter-league match-up. BEST BET: Braves vs. left-handers.
BEGINNING SATURDAY, JULY 23
Minnesota at Detroit (2) 23rd, 24th
The Twins will be well rested following a five day All-Star break, and we like their chances with Joe Ryan, who’s been their most consistent arm in 2022 (+$325, 2.99 ERA). The Tigers are only 26-41 vs. right-handers (+$5565), averaging just 2.9 runs per game in those contests. BEST BET: J. Ryan.
San Fran. at L.A. Dodgers (4) 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Giants picked up the pace prior to the All-Star break (7-3, +$460 last 10 days) and they’ve already taken 3 of 5 from the Dodgers in head to head play (+$260). They are 19-10 vs. lefthanders in 2022 (+$590, 5.5 runs per game) and they have staff ace Logan Webb (+$250, 2.83 ERA in 19 starts) set to take on Julio Urias on Friday night. LA is a hot team (9-1, +$ 745 last 10 days), but the Giants make an appealing underdog. BEST BET: L. Webb vs. Urias.
N.Y. Yankees at Houston (2) 21st (DH)
The Yanks are 17-5 vs. righties in night games (+$945, 6.8 runs per game on offense) and they’ll be available at a reasonable price in this make-up double-header at Minute Maid Park. Houston scores fewer runs overall than New York, so the visitor should manage at least a split. BEST BET: Yankees vs. righthanders in night games.
Detroit at Oakland (2) 21st (DH)
The Tigers come into the Coliseum having lost 7 of their last 8 (-$585), averaging just 2.5 runs per game in those contests. But the A’s are the worst team in MLB, with a disastrous 11-31 record at home (-$1910). We’ll pass. BEST BET: None.
Texas at Miami (1) 21st
Pablo Lopez checks in with a 2.86 ERA in his 18 starts (+$350) and he’s available at a reasonable price this afternoon at Miami. The Rangers are only 7-18 vs. righties in day games (+$1150) and they lost four straight prior to the All-Star break. Easy call on the Marlins’ in today’s inter-league make-up game. BEST BET: P. Lopez.
BEGINNING FRIDAY, JULY 22
St. Louis at Cincinnati (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Cardinals are 6-2 vs. the Reds in head to head play (+$280) and they’ve been profitable in night games outside of Busch Stadium (+$510). Last place Cincinnati has the worst pitching in MLB (5.30 ERA) and they’ve lost money in all venues (-$1010 overall). Veteran Adam Wainwright (3.00 ERA in 18 starts) looks like a solid value in Friday’s opener. BEST BET: Wainwright.
Miami at Pittsburgh (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Marlins were drubbed by Texas in yesterday’s make-up game, their 4th straight defeat. Pittsburgh’s Mitch Keller is coming off two strong outings (0.69 ERA) and he’ll catch a generous price vs. Sandy Alcantara in Sunday’s finale. The Bucs have been profitable in day games at PNC Park (10-7, +$600) while the Marlins are only 32-41 vs. right-handers in 2022 (-$1250). BEST BET: M. Keller.
Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Phillies are well positioned to compete for a playoff berth, as their pitching continues to excel (3.69 team ERA, 4th best in the National League). The hapless Cubs dropped 9 of their last 10 prior to the All-Star Break, and their losses continue to mount (-$1625 overall). The home team’s trio of quality righties should make short work of Chicago at Citizens Bank. BEST BET: Phillies in all games.
San Diego at N.Y. Mets (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Padres took 2 out of 3 from the Mets at Petco Park (+$520). However, the Mets are pitching well (Chris Bassitt 2.19, Carlos Carrasco 1.54, Max Scherzer 2.03 in their last two starts) and they’ll be taking on a San Diego team that has lost money vs. right-handers (-$735). The Mets are 28-15 at CitiField (+$790) and they’ve won 6 of their last 10. BEST BET: Right-handers vs. the Padres.
Colorado at Milwaukee (4) 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th
The Brewers lost 7 of 10 prior to the All-Star break, as their overall losses continue to mount (-$995 so far). The Rockies have won 7 of their last 10, and they’ve been terrific against left-handers in 2022 (+$735, averaging 5.4 runs per game at the plate). They’ll face a couple of southpaws in this four game set at Milwaukee, no doubt at attractive underdog prices. BEST BET: Rockies vs. left-handers.
Washington at Arizona (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Diamondbacks have a trio of solid starters set to take the mound this weekend, as they look to escape the NL West basement (Zac Gallen 3.65 ERA, Madison Bumgarner 3.83, Merrill Kelly 3.26). The Nationals are the worst team in baseball (31-63, -$1810, with a 5.13 team ERA) and they’ll be fortunate to avoid a sweep at Chase Field. BEST BET: Diamondbacks in all games.
N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Yankees are 9-4 vs. their AL East rival in head to head competition, but this looks like a dangerous spot to back New York. The over-achieving Orioles are the top money-maker in MLB (+$2060) and they’ll be catching generous underdog prices at Camden Yards. Dean Kremer has led the O’s to wins in 6 of his 8 starts (+$540, 2.59 ERA) and we like his chances in Sunday afternoon’s finale (NY only 4-8, -$810) in day games on the road. BEST BET: Kremer.
Toronto at Boston (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Blue Jays are 7-3 vs. the Bosox in head to head play (+$305) but they have floundered outside of Rogers Centre (20-24, -$985), so caution is advised. The Red Sox have been slipping recently, and their numbers vs. right-handers are dreadful (32-38, -$1045). We’ll steer clear of this series for now. BEST BET: None.
Cleveland at Chicago W. Sox (4) 22nd, 23rd (DH), 24th
The Guardians are 6-3 vs. Chicago in head to head play (+$420) and they have two outstanding righties set to take the mound. Shane Bieber (+$320, 3.32 ERA) and Triston McKenzie (+$730, 3.11) should fare well against the ChiSox, who are only 14-20 vs. right-handers in this ballpark (-$1430). BEST BET: Bieber/McKenzie.
Tampa Bay at Kansas City (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Rays have won 6 of their last 7 (+$480, averaging 5.4 runs per game in those contests) and they come out of the All-Star break in excellent shape for a wild-card berth, drawing a soft target this weekend. The Royals have the worst pitching in the American League (4.80 ERA) and will be hard pressed to avoid a sweep this weekend at Kaufman Stadium. BEST BET: Rays in all games.
Texas at Oakland (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Rangers are 7-3 vs. the Athletics in head to head play (+$340) and they’ve been outstanding vs. left-handers, particularly in road games (10-5, +$830). Oakland is the worst team in the American League, coming into this series with an appalling 12-32 record here at the Coliseum (-$1910). Texas is within striking distance of contending for a playoff spot. BEST BET: Rangers vs. left-handers.
Houston at Seattle (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Astros arrived late last night following a double-header sweep over the Yankees at Minute Maid Park, and now must face a Seattle team on a 14 game win streak. The Mariners are 43-29 vs. right-handers in 2022 (+$1650) and they have a solid duo in Marco Gonzales (3.50 ERA in 18 starts) and Logan Gilbert (+$905, 2.84) set to appear as underdogs at T-Mobile Park. A chance for Seattle to gain some ground in the AL West. BEST BET: M. Gonzales/L. Gilbert.
L.A. Angels at Atlanta (3) 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The Angels were 10 games over .500 at one point, but they have hit rock bottom, racking up hefty losses in 2022 (39-53, -$2465 so far). The Braves are closing in on the Mets in the NL East and they come into this series with a 23-9 record vs. left-handers (+$955, 5.78 runs per game). They’ll face at least one southpaw in this inter-league match-up. BEST BET: Braves vs. left-handers.
BEGINNING SATURDAY, JULY 23
Minnesota at Detroit (2) 23rd, 24th
The Twins will be well rested following a five day All-Star break, and we like their chances with Joe Ryan, who’s been their most consistent arm in 2022 (+$325, 2.99 ERA). The Tigers are only 26-41 vs. right-handers (+$5565), averaging just 2.9 runs per game in those contests. BEST BET: J. Ryan.
