Today's Picks
-WAS Nationals v STL Cardinals Over 9.0 (-110) | 0.5 Units
-CHI Cubs ML (-120) | 0.25 Units
-TB Rays v BOS Red Sox Over 9.0 (-120) | 0.25 Units
Why These Picks?
WAS Nationals v STL Cardinals: Nationals starter Michael Soroka’s (5.40 ERA) last 4 straight outings have seen the Over cash in spades, friends. Even in instances where Soroka only allows 3-4 runs (and that’s on a good day…) the Washington bullpen reliably earns at least as many if not more. On the other side, St. Louis starter Miles Mikolas (5.26 ERA) has allowed 14 runs in just his last 2 starts. I wouldn’t overthink this one, betting fam – take the Over to hit.
CHI Cubs v MIN Twins: Despite the Cubs offense being a bit of a no-show this last couple of games, I think the avoid the sweep today with Colin Rea (4.13 ERA) on the mound. Rea is a solid 6-3, and 4 of his last 5 starts have resulted in a Chicago victory. As for Minnesota, starter Chris Paddack is a mere 1-3 at home; my money’s on the Cubs to bag a win here.
TB Rays v BOS Red Sox: This should be a high-scoring affair, everyone. I’m not a huge Taj Bradley fan – the man has allowed 21 runs over his last 6 starts. But I’m even less of a Walker Buehler (6.25 ERA) fan this season. To be frank, I don’t think either of these pitchers has the chops to hold either offense at bay, and I fully expect this to be a shoot out. I’m on the Over to cash
