Today's Picks
-PHI Phillies -1.5 (-110) | 0.25 Units
-PIT Pirates ML (-110) | 0.25 Units
-STL Cardinals v PIT Pirates Over 8.5 (-120) | 0.5 Units
Why These Picks?
SD Padres v PHI Phillies: The Phillies have actually won 8 of their last 10 encounters with the Padres, and 6 of those 8 wins were by at least 2 runs. With San Diego starter Matt Waldron making his season debut this evening after returning from injury, I think the Padres' likelihood of success against such a dominant Phillies offense is a bit of a question mark. That said, even the best San Diego starters have suffered at the hands of Philly. 8/10 wins is a daunting stat, betting fam – my money's on Philly to cover the RL here.
STL Cardinals v PIT Pirates: Andrew Heaney (4.48 ERA) might be the Pirates' most unreliable starter. Having allowed 14 ERs over just his last 2 outings, a high-scoring affair seems promising. Not only is the Pittsburgh squad great at home, but their offense has bagged a whopping 40 runs over their last 3 games. On the other side, the Cardinals enter this encounter fresh off of sweeping the CLE Guardians and putting 21 runs in the bag over the 3-game series. To be frank, neither Heaney or St. Louis starter Erick Fedde (4.11 ERA) are great on the mound lately – but the Pirates have been a solid bet at home. My money’s on the Over to cash here and on a Pittsburgh victory, friends.
