BRAD WILTON
Saturday comp play is Over in Boston-New York.
That's right Over!
With last night's Under, the Red Sox are now 4-1-1 Under the total in their last 6 games, while the Yankees moved to 21-2 Under the total in their last 23 games.
Why then the Over?
It's all about Sonny Gray and pitching at home.
In the Bronx, Gray owns a 7.22 season ERA, and has allowed 27 runs in his 33-plus innings pitched at Yankee Stadium!
Chris Sale has been his usual filthy self of late, so don't count on New York getting too many runs against the southpaw, but do count on the bulk of the runs tonight to come from the Boston bats against Gray at home.
Red Sox-Yankees play a rare Over tonight.
1* BOSTON-N.Y. YANKEES OVER
Saturday comp play is Over in Boston-New York.
That's right Over!
With last night's Under, the Red Sox are now 4-1-1 Under the total in their last 6 games, while the Yankees moved to 21-2 Under the total in their last 23 games.
Why then the Over?
It's all about Sonny Gray and pitching at home.
In the Bronx, Gray owns a 7.22 season ERA, and has allowed 27 runs in his 33-plus innings pitched at Yankee Stadium!
Chris Sale has been his usual filthy self of late, so don't count on New York getting too many runs against the southpaw, but do count on the bulk of the runs tonight to come from the Boston bats against Gray at home.
Red Sox-Yankees play a rare Over tonight.
1* BOSTON-N.Y. YANKEES OVER
BRANDON LEE
10* FREE MLB PICK (Diamondbacks -116)
I think this is a great price to back Arizona at home. The line here has a lot to do with how poorly Shelby Miller looked in his first start back. He might struggle again, but he could also pitch much better. The other key here is the Giants aren't throwing anyone of significance. SF will send out Dereck Rodriguez, who has a 3.95 ERA and 1.280 WHIP in 5 starts. Of even more importance is how bad he's been on the road. Rodriguez has a 6.75 ERA and 1.713 WHIP in his 2 road starts. You also have to factor in how well Arizona has been playing. The D-Backs went in Friday's contest having won 3 straight and 7 of their last 8 overall. This is just too good a price to pass up on. Give me the Diamondbacks -116!
10* FREE MLB PICK (Diamondbacks -116)
I think this is a great price to back Arizona at home. The line here has a lot to do with how poorly Shelby Miller looked in his first start back. He might struggle again, but he could also pitch much better. The other key here is the Giants aren't throwing anyone of significance. SF will send out Dereck Rodriguez, who has a 3.95 ERA and 1.280 WHIP in 5 starts. Of even more importance is how bad he's been on the road. Rodriguez has a 6.75 ERA and 1.713 WHIP in his 2 road starts. You also have to factor in how well Arizona has been playing. The D-Backs went in Friday's contest having won 3 straight and 7 of their last 8 overall. This is just too good a price to pass up on. Give me the Diamondbacks -116!
ROB VINCILETTI
The MLB Comp Play is on The LA. Angels at 4:05 eastern.
LA has won the last 6 meetings in the series with Baltimore and are a solid 11-1 as a road favorite from -125 to -175. They have Skaggs going and he has win 4 of his last 5 on the road and has a solid 2.14 road Era. Cashner for Balty is 1-7 at home with a 5.12 home Era and has a 4.85 Era vs the Angels. The Orioles are 11-27 at home including 4-24 vs a team with a winning road record. They have dropped 12 of 14 on Saturdays and the last 6 here vs Leftys. Look for LA. To take another. Play on the Angels.
The MLB Comp Play is on The LA. Angels at 4:05 eastern.
LA has won the last 6 meetings in the series with Baltimore and are a solid 11-1 as a road favorite from -125 to -175. They have Skaggs going and he has win 4 of his last 5 on the road and has a solid 2.14 road Era. Cashner for Balty is 1-7 at home with a 5.12 home Era and has a 4.85 Era vs the Angels. The Orioles are 11-27 at home including 4-24 vs a team with a winning road record. They have dropped 12 of 14 on Saturdays and the last 6 here vs Leftys. Look for LA. To take another. Play on the Angels.
MARC LAWRENCE
Play - L.A. Angels w/Skaggs vs Cashner (Game 969).
Edges - Angels: Skaggs 2.14 ERA with 1.13 WHIP away this season; and 24 Ks with 4 BBs last three starts … Orioles: Cashner 0-3 day team starts this season. With the Birds just 1-12 on Saturdays this season, we recommend a 1* play on the Angels. Thank you and good luck as always/
Play - L.A. Angels w/Skaggs vs Cashner (Game 969).
Edges - Angels: Skaggs 2.14 ERA with 1.13 WHIP away this season; and 24 Ks with 4 BBs last three starts … Orioles: Cashner 0-3 day team starts this season. With the Birds just 1-12 on Saturdays this season, we recommend a 1* play on the Angels. Thank you and good luck as always/
MIKE LUNDIN
MLB | Jun 30, 2018
Twins vs. Cubs
Cubs-133
The Chicago Cubs scored four home runs as they claimed the series opener 10-6 Friday afternoon. They've now put double digits on the scoreboard in consecutive game, and I think they'll have plenty of success here against Twins Adalberto Mejia. The left-hander went 4-7 with a 4.50 ERA in 21 starts last year, but has spent the entire season in the minor leagues. He could certainly have asked for an easier opponent in his season debut.
The Cubs turn to Tyler Chatwood (3-5, 3.95 ERA) who will make his first start after being activated off the paternity list earlier this week. He held the Dodgers to a run and two hits in five innings on June 19 his last time out, and I think Chatwood will be effective again today.
Cubs are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter and 7-2 in their last 9 home games. Twins are 6-20 in their last 26 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
MLB | Jun 30, 2018
Twins vs. Cubs
Cubs-133
The Chicago Cubs scored four home runs as they claimed the series opener 10-6 Friday afternoon. They've now put double digits on the scoreboard in consecutive game, and I think they'll have plenty of success here against Twins Adalberto Mejia. The left-hander went 4-7 with a 4.50 ERA in 21 starts last year, but has spent the entire season in the minor leagues. He could certainly have asked for an easier opponent in his season debut.
The Cubs turn to Tyler Chatwood (3-5, 3.95 ERA) who will make his first start after being activated off the paternity list earlier this week. He held the Dodgers to a run and two hits in five innings on June 19 his last time out, and I think Chatwood will be effective again today.
Cubs are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a left-handed starter and 7-2 in their last 9 home games. Twins are 6-20 in their last 26 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
