Today's Picks
-CHI White Sox v PIT Pirates Over 9.0 (-105) | 0.25 Units
-ARI Diamondbacks Team Total Over 4.5 (-115) | 0.5 Units
-DET Tigers -1.5 (-105) | 0.25 Units
Why These Picks?
CHI White Sox v PIT Pirates: I don’t love Andrew Heaney (4.59 ERA), but the Pirates should be able to put a solid number of runs on the board (and avoid a sweep…) with Aaron Civale (5.34 ERA) pitching for the White Sox today. Chicago has lost Civale’s last 5 straight starts, and 4 of the 5 were all losses by more than two runs. On the other side, Pittsburgh has lost 4 of Heaney’s last 5 starts – but those same 4 games all saw the Over cash in spades. Between today’s two arms, I say this encounter easily equates to a high-scoring affair. Take the Over to hit.
STL Cardinals v ARI Diamondbacks: While St. Louis starter Miles Mikolas (4.94 ERA) had a solid last outing, he allowed a staggering 14 runs across his two starts prior to facing the Nationals on July 10th. Having allowed 19 hits over his last 3 games, Arizona’s offense should have no issue getting at least 5 runs past Mikolas. The Diamondbacks have actually bagged at least 5 runs in their last 5 straight games. My money’s on Arizona to cash their Team Total Over with ease this afternoon.
DET Tigers v TEX Rangers: It appears as though the Tigers will be facing the Rangers bullpen this afternoon. In addition, Detroit undoubtedly has the pitching advantage with Ace starter Tarik Skubal on the mound. I won’t overthink this one, friends – give me the Tigers to cover the RL on the road.
