Sports Picks & Predictions

*3 Star MLB Road Warrior* Taijuan Walker was one of the top ten rated prospects in all of baseball heading into this season. Walker will make his first career major league start in this one. What better team to make your MLB debut against than the Houston Astros? This is a great chance for Walker to get some momentum going right away against a terrible team. Brad Peacock has struggled this year, and the Astros offense is a complete mess. Seattle has some solid young hitters, and I give them a big edge here. The books are hesitant because Walker is unproven in the majors, but he is going to have a great career. Take Seattle.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros will meet on Thursday night in the first of a four-game series. Both Seattle and Houston have nothing to play for in the standings, but both teams have lots of young guys who just came up to the big leagues and they are trying to prove a lot right now. Jordan Lyles will start for Houston and he has been terrible at home. He has a 6.38 ERA in Houton. Erasmo Ramirez has a 5.44 ERA on the year. These teams have the worst (Houston) and second worst (Seattle) bullpens in baseball as well, so there isn't likely to be much relief from the pen here. The over is 6-0 in the Astros last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The over is 5-0-1 in Lyles' last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record. The over is 6-0 in Houston's last 6 during game one of a series. The over is 5-0-1 in the Mariners last 6 Thursday games. The over is 3-0-1 in Seattle's last 4 overall. In all, a 25-0 angle backs this play. Take the over.

*3 Star MLB Play of Day* The Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox have a few things in common for this game. First of all, both of them have terrible offenses. The White Sox offense wasn't very good to start with, then they got rid of their most consistent hitter in Alex Rios. Houston's offense has been bad all year, especially on the road. In this game both teams will also have their best starting pitcher on the mound. Chris Sale hasn't allowed a run in 16 innings in his career against the Astros. Sale had a bad outing last time out, and he should be much better in this one. Jarred Cosart is the Astros best young pitcher. He has a stellar 1.60 ERA in his first 7 big league starts. The under is 5-0 in Cosart's last 5 road starts. Take the under in this one.

*3 Star MLB Totals TKO* The Texas Rangers have a very good pitching staff that is underrated by many people. Derek Holland is right near the top of my list of underrated pitchers. Holland has a 2.95 ERA on the year despite pitching in a very tough home ballpark. How has Holland done at Safeco Field against the Mariners? He has a spectacular 0.68 ERA in his career at Seattle. Hisashi Iwakuma has a WHIP of just 1.01 this year, and he has been great at home. Both of these pitchers are very good, and I see a low scoring close game all the way here. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Total* The Houston Astros will start Paul Clemens in this one. Clemens has been a reliever in his big league career, and he hasn't been a good one. He has a 6.36 ERA on the year. In Triple-A, Clemens had an ERA well above 4. This isn't a formula for success here. Jose Quintana is a mediocre left-hander, and the Astros are better against south paws than righties. The hot weather in Chicago is really helping the ball fly well here. The wind is also expected to be blowing out during this one. The over is 4-0 in the Astros last 4 road games against a team with a losing record. The over is 5-0-1 in the White Sox last 6 games with the total set at 9 to 10.5 runs. The over is 4-0 in home plate umpire Brian O'Nora's last 4 games behind the plate. The over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these teams. In all, a 17-0 angle backs this play. Take the over.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Toronto Blue Jays took the first game of this series last night, but I like the New York Yankees to get back in the winning column on Tuesday. Andy Pettitte has been in good form of late. He has allowed just 5 runs total in his last three starts. The Blue Jays lineup isn't nearly as good without Jose Bautista and Melky Cabrera in the lineup. J.A. Happ hasn't been very good this year, and the Yankees have hit him very well in the past. The Yankees offense is slowly getting healthy, and that should help a lot here. New York is 4-0 in their last 4 games as the favorite. They are 8-0 in their last 8 games with the total set between 9 and 10.5 runs. The Blue Jays are 0-5 in their last 5 as an underdog. The Yankees are 4-1 in Pettitte's last 5 starts against Toronto. Take the Yankees.

*3 Star MLB Play of Day* The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped two out of three games against the Boston Red Sox, but don't let that make you think this Dodgers team is any kind of trouble. Jon Lester and Jake Peavy were amazing in Boston's two wins, and the Cubs don't have anyone like that on their pitching staff. Jake Arrieta pitches here for the Cubs, and his inconsistency has been maddening throughout his career. Zack Greinke has been on his game of late. Greinke has a 0.42 ERA in his last three games, and he has a great 2.32 ERA at home this year. The Dodgers are 6-0 in Greinke's last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record. They are 9-1 in Greinke's last 10 home starts. The Cubs are 0-7 in their last 7 meetings with the Dodgers. It's a mismatch all the way around here. Take the Dodgers -1.5.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* Alex Cobb missed a lot of time because of his freak injury earlier this year, but while he has been healthy, Cobb has been great in 2013. He has an ERA of less than 3 on the season, and his career ERA is just 2.2 against the New York Yankees. Tampa Bay is one of the best teams in baseball when playing on their home turf. Ivan Nova has looked a bit shaky in his last 2 starts. Nova is the type of guy who can string together some bad starts because of his inconsistency. The Yankees are 0-4 in Nova's last 4 road starts against a team with a winning record. They are also 0-4 in Nova's last 4 starts as a road underdog. The Rays are 11-2 in Cobb's last 13 starts as a favorite. Take Tampa Bay.

*3 Star MLB 100% Total Angle* Jorge De La Rosa has been one of the most underrated pitchers in baseball this year. De La Rosa has consistently put up quality starts for the Rockies. Miami is averaging just 2.96 runs per game against left handed starters this year. Jacob Turner starts for the Marlins. Turner has been very good this season, and the Rockies lineup isn't nearly as intimidating without Carlos Gonzalez. The under is 8-0 in the Rockies last 8 road games versus a team with a losing record at home. The under is 4-0-2 in the Rockies last 6 overall. The under is 5-0 in the Rockies last 5 as a road favorite. The under is 4-0 in De La Rosa's last 4 against a team with a losing record. The under is 6-0 in De La Rosa's last 6 starts as a road favorite. The under is 3-0-1 in the Marlins last 4 games. The under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings between these two. In all a 37-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Bookie Crusher* The San Francisco Giants have been a major disappointment this year especially in the second half of the season. Tim Lincecum has had another down season for the Giants. On the other side, Pittsburgh is fighting hard for the top spot in the NL Central. Francisco Liriano has been the bounce back player of the year in Major League Baseball this season. Liriano has been dominating just as he was a few years ago with the Twins. The Pirates have a ton to play for, while the Giants are ready for the off season. The Pirates are 10-1 in Liriano's last 11 starts against a team with a losing record. Take Pittsburgh.

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Total* Julio Teheran and Shelby Miller are two of the best young pitchers in baseball. Miller has an ERA of less than 2 at home this year. Teheran struggled a bit early in the season, but he has been the Braves most consistent starter of late. These two come in with a 2.96 and 2.98 ERA respectably. Doug Eddings is the home plate umpire in this one. Eddings has been the best under umpire in baseball throughout his career. The under is 5-0 in the Braves last 5 versus a team with a winning record. The under is 4-0 in the Braves last 4 following a loss. The under is 3-0-1 in the Braves last 4 road record against a team with a winning record. The under is 7-0 in Teheran's last 7 starts when following 5 days of rest. The under is 5-0 in Teheran's last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. The under is 6-0 in the Cardinals last 6 against the NL East. The under is 5-0 in Miller's last 5 starts against the NL East. The under is 5-0 in the Braves last 5 against the NL Central. The under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings between these two teams. In all a 45-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*5 Star MLB TOP Play of Day* The Los Angeles Dodgers have won 46 of their last 56 games overall. Despite this amazing streak, the oddsmakers continue to underrate the Dodgers on an almost daily basis. Boston is a very good team, but beating the Dodgers in Southern California with the way Los Angeles is playing right now is a very tough task. Ryu will start for the Dodgers in his one. He has been mediocre on the road, but stellar at home. Ryu coming into this game with a 1.7 ERA at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 home games against a team with a winning road record. The Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 home games against a left-handed starter. The Dodgers are 6-0 in Ryu's last 6 starts as a home favorite. They are 9-1 in Ryu's last 10 starts overall. The Red Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 games at Dodger Stadium. In all a 30-1 angle backs this play. Take the Dodgers big!

*3 Star Red Sox/Dodgers CASH* The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the hottest team in baseball of late. The Dodgers are 45-10 in their last 55 games overall. The Boston Red Sox are in the middle of a tough West Coast trip. Boston is a very good team, but they are really going up against a very confident team in the Dodgers. David Ortiz may miss this game because of a back injury, and the Red Sox aren't used to the pitcher having to bat. The Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 Friday games. They are 8-1 in their last 9 interleague games. The Red Sox are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a win. Take the Dodgers.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Washington Nationals and Kansas City Royals are both struggling against left-handed pitchers of late. Gio Gonzalez and Bruce Chen have both been very good this season. Ian Desmond is injured and will likely miss this game and Lorenzo Cain is out with an injury for the Royals. Two pitchers who are pitching well and two short-handed lineups here. The under is 7-0-2 in the Royals last 9 games as a favorite. the under is 5-0-2 in the Royals last 7 games against a team with a losing record. The under is 4-0 in Chen's last 4 starts against a team with a losing record. The under is 4-0-1 in Chen's last 5 home starts. The under is 5-0-1 in the last 6 meetings. The under is 7-1 in the Nationals last 8 road games against a lefty. Take the under.

*3 Star 100% Angle Total* The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies meet in an interesting game Friday night. Wade Miley and Cole Hamels both started the season very poorly, but if we look at how well they have been pitching of late it is very impressive. Hamels is 5-13, but he has been throwing the ball extremely well of late. Hamels has a 1.96 ERA in his last 3 starts. Miley has a 2.86 ERA in his last 3 starts.

The under is 5-0-1 in the last 6 games overall. The under is 6-0-1 in the Phillies last 7 against the NL West. The under is 4-0 in the Phillies last 4 games against a lefty. The under is 7-0 in Hamels last 7 home starts. The under is 5-0 in his last 5 starts overall. The under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these two. The under is 4-0-1 in Miley's last 5 starts as an underdog. In all, a 35-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Total CRUSHER* The Chicago White Sox have a dreadful lineup at this point. The lineup they ran out at the beginning of the year wasn't any good, and now they are without Alex Rios who was traded away. James Shields starts for the Royals here, and he has been very good this year. Shields has thrown 26 innings against the White Sox this year and he has a stellar 1.73 ERA against them. Jose Quintana has been underrated his whole career, and the Royals offense has struggled of late.

The under is 8-0 in the White Sox last 8 road games vs. a righty. The under is 8-0 in the White Sox last 8 games as a road underdog. The under is 5-0-1 in the Royals last 6 home games against a lefty. The under is 5-0-2 in the Royals last 7 against a team with a losing record. The under is 7-0-2 in the Royals last 9 games as a favorite. The under is 3-0-1 in the Royals last 4 during game 3 of a series. In all, a 36-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Play of Day* The Minnesota Twins took down the Detroit Tigers 6-3 last night. The fact that Minnesota won last night's game makes me feel that much better about backing the Tigers on Tuesday. The Tigers are trying to create some major distance in the AL Central right now, and they are clearly a team to be reckoned with. Kevin Correia has a horrible 6.10 ERA on the road this season, and he'll be up against the best lineup in baseball here. Anibal Sanchez has been great for the Tigers. Sanchez has a stellar 2.80 ERA in his career against the Twins. He also has a terrific 1.98 ERA at home this year. Detroit is 5-0 in Sanchez's last 5 starts. The Twins are 0-7 in Corriea's last 7 starts on 4 days of rest. This one is a mismatch all around. Take Detroit -1.5 here.

*3 Star MLB Total Domination* The Boston Red Sox have been getting some very good pitching of late. Jon Lester shut out the Giants on Monday night. Jake Peavy starts in this one and he has had great success at San Francisco in his career. AT&T Park is one of the most pitcher-friendly parks in baseball. The Giants offense has been really bad at home this year. Ryan Vogelsong generally pitches well at home, and he will be up against a worn out Red Sox lineup. After going from Boston to San Francisco on Monday and getting virtually no rest, it could catch up with them here. The under is 5-0-1 in the Red Sox last 6 road games. The under is 4-0-1 in the Red Sox last 5 games with the total set between 7 and 8.5. The under is 3-0-1 in the Red Sox last 4 against a team with a losing record. The under is 7-1-2 in the Giants last 10 interleague games. Take the under.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Chicago White Sox have one of the worst offenses in baseball. They had a bad offense to start with, and then they let Alex Rios (who had been their most consistent hitter) go. Ervin Santana has been great for KC this year, and he is one of the reasons this team has been able to make a nice run. John Danks has been amazing in his career against the Royals. He has an ERA of less than 2 in his career against the Royals.

The under is 6-0 in the White Sox last 6 as a road underdog. the under is 6-0 in the White Sox last 6 road games vs. a righty. The under is 4-0-1 in Danks last 5 Tuesday starts. The under is 3-0-1 in Danks last 4 road starts against a team with a winning record. The under is 4-0-1 in the Royals last 5 home games against a lefty. The under is 5-0-2 in the Royals last 7 as a favorite. The under is 3-0-2 in the Royals last 5 home games. In all, a 31-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Moneyline CASH* The Tampa Bay Rays will have Alex Cobb on the mound in this one. He was one of the best pitchers in baseball earlier this year before he got hurt. Cobb looked good in his rehab starts, and he was very good in his first start back in the majors as well. He has a 2.31 ERA in his career against Baltimore. Miguel Gonzalez hasn't been very sharp of late, and the Tampa Bay Rays have proven they are good when it comes to crunch time. Both teams need this game, but the Rays have more experience in this type of situation. Look for Cobb and the Rays to win this one.

*3 Star MLB Oddsmaker Error* The Boston Red Sox have the second best offense in baseball. The San Francisco offense isn't great, but they heated up nicely in Miami this past weekend. They are slowly getting a little healthier. Tim Lincecum and Jon Lester used to be considered two of the best pitchers in baseball, but not any more. They both have poor ERA's this year, and both of them are capable of giving up the big inning at any time. Lincecum will struggle to hold down this strong Boston offense. Lester hasn't been shutting anyone down, and the Giants are better at home. I expected a total of 7.5 or even 8. Take advantage of this error from the oddsmakers. Take the over.

*3 Star MLB Total Domination* The Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins are the worst 2 teams in the AL Central. Chicago's lineup wasn't very good at the beginning of the season, and it is even worse now without Alex Rios. Hector Santiago has a 2.7 ERA on the road this year. He also has a 2.7 ERA in his career against Minnesota. Sam Deduno has been good at home this year, and I expect him to pitch well against this weak White Sox lineup. The wind should be blowing in from center field which should be helpful for the under. The under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings between these two. Take the under.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Los Angeles Dodgers have won 10 straight games, and they are an amazing 42-8 in their last 50 games overall. While the Dodgers have plenty to play for, the Phillies are ready for this disappointing season to be over. Philadelphia has been playing as bad as anyone in baseball in the past month. Ricky Nolasco is a solid pitcher for the Dodgers, and the Phillies offense has been shut out in two straight games. Cole Hamels has struggled in day games his whole career, especially at home. The Dodgers are 10-0 in their last 10 games. The Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 road games against a lefty. The Dodgers are 5-0 in Nolasco's last 5 road starts. The Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 against a team with a winning record. The Phillies are 0-4 in their last 4 Sunday games. The Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 games at Philadelphia. In all a 33-0 backs this play. Take the Dodgers.

*3 Star MLB Revenge Special* The Washington Nationals beat the Braves 8-7 in 15 innings last night. The fact that the Braves lost last night, makes me feeling even more strongly about their chances of winning Sunday afternoon. Gio Gonzalez is a very good pitcher, but he has a 5.24 ERA against Atlanta in his career. Julio Teheran has a 3.75 ERA against Washington in his career. He also has a 3.00 ERA at home this year. The Braves bullpen is much better than Washington's, and the Braves saved their bullpen better last night. Look for the Braves to bounce back. Take Atlanta.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Tampa Bay Rays have hit left handed pitching extremely well all season. Lefty J.A. Happ will start in this one for the Blue Jays. Happ hasn't been consistent this year, and he has an 8.3 ERA in his career against Tampa Bay. He already had one terrible start earlier this year against the Rays. Roberto Hernandez starts for the Rays. Hernandez is just a mediocre pitcher who generally gives up 3 or 4 runs. Toronto's lineup has been better of late. Jose Reyes being healthy makes this Blue Jays offense much better. I like the value here. Take the over.

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Total* Andrew Albers has burst on the scene for the Minnesota Twins. He was absolutely dominating in AAA, and he has come up to the big leagues and pitched two shutouts in his first two major league starts. He will be up against a White Sox lineup that has been terrible against left handed pitchers all year. The White Sox have one of the worst lineups in baseball at this point. Chris Sale starts for the White Sox. He has been great this year, but his win loss record isn't good, because he rarely gets much run support. The under is 4-0 in the White Sox's last 4 road games. The under is 3-0-1 in the White Sox's last 4 against a team with a losing record. The under is 7-0 in the Twins last 7 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5. The under is 3-0-1 in the Twins last 4 as an underdog. The under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings between these two teams. The under is 2-0 in Albers' first two starts in his major league career. In all a 22-0 winning angle. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Moneyline Cash* The Atlanta Braves have had Washington's number over the past couple years. The Nationals were expected to win the NL East, but the Braves are running away with the division. Atlanta has won 15 of the last 18 meetings between these two. Stephen Strasburg has been good this year, but he has struggled on the road. His ERA is above 4 on the road this year, and his ERA is also above 4 in his career at Atlanta. The Nationals are hitting .216 against lefties this year, and Mike Minor is a quality left handed starter. The Braves have the best home field advantage in baseball. Take Atlanta.

*5 Star MLB TGIF TOP Play CRUSHER* The Los Angeles Dodgers are absolutely rolling right now. Los Angeles is 40-8 in their last 48 games. It is truly remarkable to see how far this team has come from the beginning of the season. They were written off long ago, and now they are the NL Pennant favorites according to many oddsmakers. Zack Greinke will start for them here, and he has been very good this year. Cliff Lee starts for the Phillies. He hasn't been bad of late, but he also hasn't been dominating like he does at some times. Hanley Ramirez and Adrian Gonzalez both have great career numbers against Lee. Philadelphia has nothing to play for at this point, and they have been terrible of late.

The Dodgers are 7-0 in their last 7 games overall. They are 8-0 in their last 8 games against a lefty. They are 8-0 in their last 8 against the NL East. They are 5-0 in Greinke's last 5 road starts. They are 4-0 in his last 4 starts on 5 days of rest. They are 4-0 in Greinke's last 4 starts against a team with a losing record. The Phillies are 0-4 in Lee's last 4 starts. In all, a 40-0 angle backs this play. Take the Dodgers big!

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Cincinnati Reds swept the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field thanks to some tremendous pitching. The Milwaukee Brewers had a late game in Texas last night, and they are liable to be a little worn out for this one. Kyle Lohse has been amazing all year for the Brewers though, and the Reds have struggled to hit him in the past. Cincinnati's offense has been rather cold of late, and I don't see them coming out of it here. Tony Cingrani is one of baseball's best young pitchers, and he has been rolling of late. The under is 6-0 in Lohse's last 6 home games against a team with a winning record. The under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings between these two in Milwaukee. The under is 12-1 in Lohse's last 13 starts against a team with a winning record. The under is 5-0 in the Brewers last 5 as a home underdog. The under is 7-1-1 in the Reds last 9 road games. In all, a 35-2 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Early Bird Special* The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates meet in an extremely important rubber match of a three-game series on Thursday. St. Louis needs this game more than Pittsburgh does, and they'll get a nice boost from Yadier Molina being back. Molina is so key to this team's success because of his ability as a catcher and in the middle of the lineup. Lance Lynn has been great at home, and the Cardinals clearly have the better lineup. The Pirates are 0-4 in A.J. Burnett's last 4 road starts. They are 0-8 in his last 8 starts as an underdog of +110 to +150. The Cardinals are 4-0 in Lynn's last 4 against a team with a winning record. The Cardinals are 4-0 in Lynn's last 4 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150. A 20-0 angle backs this play. Take the Cardinals here.

*3 Star MLB Totals TKO* The Los Angeles Angels have essentially packed it up for the season. The Angels still have some very talented hitters, so I expect them to put runs on the board against subpar pitchers such as Phil Hughes, but they will give up a lot of runs as well. Hughes has a horrible 8.38 ERA in his career against the Angels. Wilson has struggled on the road this year, and the Yankees offense is much better now with Granderson back and Soriano killing it in the middle of the order. The over is 20-5-1 in Wilson's last 26 road starts. Take the over here.

*3 Star MLB Major Mismatch* Tyler Thornburg has looked brilliant in his two starts in the past couple weeks, but his past history tells me that will likely change soon. Thornburg was 0-9 with an ERA of almost 6 in AAA this season. He shut down the Cubs and the Giants in his last two outings, but those are 2 of the worst offenses in baseball. The Texas offense is very good especially at home. Matt Garza will be going against an extremely short-handed Milwaukee offense. This should be a game where it will take quite a few runs to win, and I don't think the Brewers can keep up. Take Texas -1.5.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Seattle Mariners took the first game of this series last night, which makes this an even stronger play for me tonight. Tampa Bay have lost 4 straight and they are losing ground in the highly competitive AL East. David Price is the perfect guy to have on the mound to stop this losing streak right now. Price has an ERA of less than 1 in his last 3 starts. Aaron Harang starts for Seattle here. Harang has been terrible this season, and he has an ERA above 6 on the road. I don't expect him to be able to keep pace with the Rays ace in this one. The Rays are 17-7 in Price's last 24 home starts. The Mariners are 1-6 in Harang's last 7 road starts. Take Tampa Bay -1.5.

*3 Star MLB Early Bird Special* The Miami Marlins have the worst offense in baseball. The under is a staggering 20-5-2 in their last 27 games overall. Kansas City has climbed back into contention, and they have done it with terrific pitching from both their starting rotation and their bullpen. Erbin Santana has had a couple terrible starts, but overall he has piled up a ton of quality starts in 2013. Jacob Turner is one of the Marlins young talented pitchers. Turner has an ERA of 2.95 on the year. The under is 7-0 in Turner's last 7 road starts. The under is 5-0-1 in the Marlins last 6 interleague games as an underdog. The under is 4-0 in Turner's last 4 starts as an underdog. The under is 3-0-1 in the Royals last 4 overall. The under is 5-0-1 in the Royals last 6 interleague games versus a team with a losing record. The under is 4-0 in Turner's last 4 road starts against a team with a winning record. In all a 28-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*5 Star MLB TOP Play of Day* The Los Angeles Dodgers are 38-8 in their last 46 games overall. Although I certainly appreciate how good of a pitcher Matt Harvey is, I don't see the justification for the Dodgers being this small of a favorite over a poor New York Mets team. Harvey is great, but Ryu has been outstanding at home as well. Ryu has an ERA of 1.9 at home this season. There is no way you could even compare the Mets lineup to the Dodgers lineup. The Dodgers are 8-0 in Ryu's last 8 starts against a team with a losing record. The Dodgers are 7-0 in Ryu's last 7 starts as a favorite. The Mets are just 1-8 in their last 9 meetings between these two teams. The Dodgers are 4-0 in Ryu's last 4 starts on 4 days of rest. The Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games. In all a 31-1 angle backs this play. Take the Dodgers big.

*3 Star MLB Bookie CRUSHER* The Cincinnati Reds have been great against the Chicago Cubs over the last few seasons. While the Reds haven't been that good on the road overall, they have been awesome at Wrigley Field. The Cubs aren't playing good baseball right now, and the Reds have a big pitching advantage with Homer Bailey on the mound for this one. Without Soriano, the Cubs lack a proven run producer in the middle of the order. The Reds are 8-0 in Homer Bailey's last 8 starts against the Cubs. They are 4-0 in Bailey's last 4 starts at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 home games. The Reds are 12-1 in their last 13 games at Wrigley Field. In all a 29-1 angle backs this play. Take the Reds.

*3 Star MLB Total Domination* The Philadelphia Phillies haven't been any good lately, but they have hit Kris Medlen very well in the past. Medlen has a career ERA of 5.66 against the Phillies. This year alone, he has an ERA above 6 against Philadelphia. Ethan Martin has two big league starts and he was lit up for 6 runs by the Braves in one of them. A total set this low is usually reserved for two very good pitchers and bad offenses, but that isn't the case at all in this one. I made this total at 9, so I definitely like the value here. Take the over.

*3 Star MLB Totals TKO* The Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays have two of the best offenses in baseball. Toronto's offense is much better now with Brett Lawrie and Jose Reyes healthy. The Red Sox are averaging 5.04 runs per game this year. Redmond doesn't go deep in a game, and I doubt his ability to shut down the Red Sox lineup. Ryan Dempster has been bad of late with an ERA over 7 in his last 3 starts. The over is 6-0 in Dempster's last 6 starts overall. These two offenses should put up some fireworks in this one. Take the over.

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Total* Madison Bumgarner has been the Giants best pitcher all season. Despite the fact that San Francisco has had a disappointing season, Bumgarner has been consistently great in 2013. He has a 2.75 ERA this year. Gio Gonzalez has had a few very bad starts, but for the majority of the season, he has been excellent. He has a 2.67 ERA when pitching in Washington in his career. Both these teams struggle against lefties, and these are two very good left handed starters. The under is 4-0 in the Giants last 4 road games. The under is 5-0 in Bumgarner's last 5 starts on 5 days of rest. The under is 5-0 in Bumgarner's last 5 starts during game 1 of a series. The under is 5-0 in Bumgarner's last 5 road starts. The under is 5-0 in Washington's last 5 Tuesday games. The under is 5-0 in Gonzalez's last 5 on 6 days of rest. The under is 5-0-1 in the Giant's last 6 games as an underdog. In all a 34-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Bookie CRUSHER* The Detroit Tigers are probably the best team in the American League. You could make a good argument that Detroit is the best team in baseball overall. On the other side, the White Sox are definitely one of the worst teams in baseball right now. Chicago is 20-48 their last 68 games overall. The White Sox have gotten rid of most of the talent in their lineup, and the offense was bad even before the team made any trades. Detroit has the best lineup in baseball, and they hit left handed starters well. Chris Sale is very good, but he has an ERA of 3.99 in his career against the Tigers. Doug Fister has been great in his last few outings, and this is a great chance for him to keep it going against a terrible offense. Take Detroit.

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Total* Danny Salazar and Andrew Albers will start in this game for Cleveland and Minnesota respectfully. They have a total of 3 career major league starts between the two of them. Salazar was great in his first outing, and he pitched well late time until allowing a late home run to Miguel Cabrera. Albers shutout Kansas City on the road in his first big league start last week. Albers is 27 years old and had a long track to the majors due to injuries, but he has been great in the minor leagues. These are two guys that I expect will become big names in the next couple years. The under is 7-0 in Cleveland's last 7 Monday games. The under is 4-0 in the Twins last 4 games with the total set between 7.0 and 8.5. The under is 5-0 in the Twins last 5 when scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. The under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these two teams. In all a 20-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*5 Star MLB TOP Play Mismatch* The Texas Rangers have won 7 straight games. Alex Rios has been a great addition to the lineup, and I expect the him to help the team a lot moving forward. Texas has won the first 3 games in this series, and I believe they'll run away with the fourth game as well. Yu Darvish has a 2.72 ERA on the year, and he has been extremely sharp of late. Darvish strikes out more than one batter per inning, and I expect him to mow down this weak Astros lineup. Houston will start rookie Brett Oberholtzer. Oberholtzer has pitched great in his first 2 starts in the majors, but I don't see that lasting. He had an ERA above 4 both last season and this season in AAA. Houston is the worst team in baseball, and this is a major pitching mismatch. The Rangers are 7-0 in their last 7 road games. They are 9-0 in their last 9 games as a favorite. The Rangers are 5-0 in their last 5 games against a lefty. The Rangers are 12-1 in their last 13 games overall. Take Texas -1.5 big.

*3 Star MLB Sunday Night Baseball Total* The Dodgers have taken the first 2 in this series of two red hot teams. They'll have a good chance of finishing the sweep with star Clayton Kershaw on the mound here. Still I don't see any value on the Dodgers when they are such a big favorite here. Kershaw has a good chance of allowing a single run or less as he often does at home. Jeremy Hellickson started the year poorly, but he has been much better of late. Doug Eddings is the umpire here, and he has the biggest strike zone in all of baseball. The under is 7-0-1 in the Dodgers last 8 home games versus a right handed pitcher. The under is 5-0 in Kershaw's last 5 when starting after 4 days of rest. The under is 4-0 in Kershaw's last 4 home starts. The under is 5-0 in the Dodgers last 5 interleague home games as a favorite. The under is 4-0 in Rays last 4 against a starter with a WHIP of 1.15 or less. In all a 25-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Runline Value* Stephen Strasburg is still one of the best pitchers in baseball, but he has gotten virtually no run support all season. He is just 4-4 at home despite an amazing 1.7 ERA. The Phillies are in a ridiculous slump right now. They have won just 3 of their last 21 games. Kyle Kendrick started the season well, but he has been hit hard of late. Kendrick has an ERA above 8 in his last 3 starts. I think Strasburg will finally get some run support in this one. Washington is the more complete team, and they have the much better pitcher in this contest. Take Washington -1.5.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost the first 2 games in this 3 game weekend series in Colorado. Pittsburgh has shocked everyone by having the best record in baseball, and I look for them to bounce back against the short-handed Rockies team, and take game 3 of this series. Chad Bettis starts for the Rockies in this one, and he has looked poor in his first 2 major league starts. Based on his mediocre minor league stats I don't expect a lot out of Bettis. Jeff Locke starts for Pittsburgh. Locke has been one of the best rookie pitchers in baseball. Colorado has struggled with lefties all year, and they are without star Carlos Gonzalez. The Pirates are 5-2 in Locke's last 7 starts. Take Pirates -1.5.

* 3 Star MLB Bookie CRUSHER* The Houston Astros are the worst team in baseball. Houston will start youngster Brad Peacock in this one. Peacock has a 7.25 ERA in the majors so far this year. He'll be up against a solid Texas lineup. The Texas lineup will be better now that they've added a good right handed bat like Alex Rios. Derek Holland is one of the most improved pitchers in baseball. Holland has been even better on the road this year, and I expect him to dominate this weak Astros lineup. Texas is 6-0 in their last 6 games as a favorite. They are 4-0 in their last 4 road games. The Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 against a right handed starter. Houston is 0-4 in Peacock's last 4 starts. This is a mismatch all around. Take Texas -1.5.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* This is a meeting of two of the hottest teams in baseball right now. Both the Rays and the Dodgers have been scorching hot in the past two months. It will be a matchup of two left handed pitchers in this game. Chris Capuano starts for the Dodgers. He has allowed 0 runs in his last 2 starts, but his inconsistency has been maddening this year. He has fared much worse at home. David Price started the season slowly, but he has been pitching great in his last few starts. Tampa Bay excels against lefties, and they have a much better pitcher here. Tampa Bay is 4-0 in Price's last 4 starts overall. They are 4-1 in his last 5 starts following a quality start. They are 5-1 in his last 6 Friday starts. Take Tampa Bay.

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Total* The Colorado Rockies aren't the same team without Carlos Gonzalez in the lineup. Gonzalez is on the disabled list, and the Rockies' offense has slowed down of late. Francisco Liriano has a 2.02 ERA this season, and he has been the Pirates most consistent pitcher. The Rockies don't hit left handed pitching well, and they should struggled against Liriano. Jorge De La Rosa is an underrated starter for Colorado, and he has been great at Coors Field. The Pirates offense isn't particularly good, and I expect a low scoring game. The under is 5-0-1 in the Rockies last 6 games overall. The under is 4-0 in De La Rosa's last 4 road starts. The under is 5-0 in the Rockies last 5 games following a loss. The under is 5-0 in the Rockies last 5 home games versus a team with a winning road record. A 19-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Total Domination* John Lannon has struggled all season on the road. He has an ERA slightly above 6 away from home in 2013. The Phillies haven't been winning a lot of games lately, but their offense is improved. Dan Haren has struggled all season, and he has a career ERA above 5 against the Phillies. With two bad pitchers on the mound I expected a total of 9 or even 9.5, but we got a low total of 8.5 instead. Neither of these team have anything to play for the rest of the season. Typically disappointing teams that have nothing to play for have a lot of high scoring games near the end of the season. Expect a high scoring game. Take the over.

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Total* Jose Fernandez and Gerrit Cole are two of the most talented young pitching prospects in baseball. Fernandez is only 21 years old and Cole is 22 years old. Both of them have been pitching like seasoned veterans so far in their rookie seasons. Fernandez has been particularly dominant of late. He has struck out 35 batters in his last 23 innings pitched. While Pittsburgh is a very good team, they generally win with their pitching rather than their offense. Gerrit Cole has been consistently very good, and he will go up against a Marlins offense that is the worst in baseball. Expect a lot of quick innings in this one. The under is 6-0 in the Marlins last 6 road games against a right handed starter. The under is 5-0 in the Marlins last 5 Thursday games. The under is 4-0 in Fernandez

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Cash* The Texas Rangers went through a minor slump about a week or two ago, but they have bounced back to play excellent baseball the past few days. The Angels have been baseball's most disappointing team this season. While Texas has a ton to play for, the Angels have virtually nothing to play for from now on. Alexi Ogando has a solid 3.26 ERA this season. He has an ERA of just 1.9 in 44 career innings against the Angels. Tommy Hanson has an ERA above 5 this season, and I expect the Rangers to hit him well. The Rangers are 6-0 in their last 6 against a team with a losing record. The Rangers are 5-0 in their last 5 games as a favorite. The Angels are 0-8 in their last 8 against the AL West. The Angels are 0-8 in their last 8 versus a team with a winning record. The Angels are 0-9 in their last 9 as an underdog of +110 to +150. The Rangers are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings between these teams. In all, a 42-0 angle backs this play. Take the Rangers.

*5 Star MLB TOP Play of the Month* Chris Archer and Randall Delgado will start in this one. Both of these guys are young starters who have done a great job early in their career. Archer has been great even in very difficult conditions on the road. Delgado struggled a bit last season, but he has hit his stride in 2013. Both of these teams have been winning with pitching, while their offenses have been slumping of late. The under is 8-0 in the Rays' last 8 interleague games. The under is 5-0 in the Rays' last 5 following a loss. The under is 7-0 in the Rays' last 7 against the AL West. The under is 4-0 in Archer's last 4 starts with the total set between 7.0 and 8.5. The under is 9-0 in Archer's last 9 starts against a team with a winning record. The under is 5-0 in Archer's last 5 road starts against a team with a winning record. The under is 5-0 in the Diamondbacks last 5 interleague games versus a right handed pitcher. The under is 6-0 in the Diamondbacks' last 6 with the total set between 7.0 and 8.5. The under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings between these two teams. In all a huge 55-0 angle backs this play. Take the under big!

*3 Star MLB Dog of the Day* The Atlanta Braves have won 12 straight games. They came into the season as underdogs in the National League East, but they have dominated this division. Washington sits below .500 despite being one of the preseason World Series favorites. Jordan Zimmerman is a very good pitcher for Washington, but he has been struggling with an injury of late, and he hasn't looked like himself. Kris Medlen has a 0.42 ERA in his career when pitching at Washington. The Braves have won 6 straight games against the Nationals in Washington. I like the underdog. Take Atlanta.

*3 Star MLB Totals TKO* J.A. Happ will make his first start since being hit in the head 3 months ago by a line drive. Happ wasn't a very effective starter before the injury, and those types of injuries are very tough to get over. I expect him to struggle for awhile as he tries to get his confidence back. Aaron Harang pitches for the Mariners and Harang has an ERA well over 5 this season. He has allowed 6 or more runs on more than 5 occasions already this year. Toronto has a solid offense that has been hot of late. I like the value here. Take the over.

*5 Star MLB Top Play Early Bird* Oakland and Cincinnati will play the second of a rare two game series in Cincinnati. Bartolo Colon and Homer Bailey have both been very good this season, and they'll square off against each other in this contest. Colon may be 40 years old, but he is pitching as well as ever this season. He has been a quality start machine. Homer Bailey has been excellent at home with a 2.98 ERA on the year. The under is 5-0 in Oakland's last 5 against a team with a winning record. The under is 6-0 in the A's last 6 interleague games. The under is 9-1 in the A's last 10 road games. The under is 5-0 in Colon's last 5 interleague starts. The under is 7-0-2 in Bailey's last 9 starts overall. The under is 3-0-1 in Bailey's last 4 starts as a home favorite. In all a 35-1 angle backs this play. Take the under big!

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* Wade Miley struggled earlier in the season, but he has been pitching great over the past few weeks. Miley hasn't allowed more than 3 runs in any of his last 8 starts. Tampa Bay's offense was on fire a few weeks ago, but they have largely been winning with pitching of late. Jeremy Hellickson is a much better pitcher than his 2013 numbers would suggest. Arizona's offense is very inconsistent, and I don't expect them to do well against Hellickson. The under is 3-0-1 in Miley's last 4 starts overall. The under is 5-0 in Miley's last 5 interleague starts. The under is 7-0 in Tampa Bay's last 7 interleague games as a favorite. The under is 10-1 in Arizona's last 11 against the AL East. The under is 5-0 their last 5 meetings. In all a 30-1 backs this play. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Total* This game features two underrated starting pitchers. Hiroki Kuroda and Chris Sale have both been excellent this year. These guys very rarely have a bad start. Sale is coming off one of those rare bad starts, but he pitches much better at home. Kuroda hasn't allowed a run in his last 2 starts. The White Sox offense is terrible, and the Yankees' offense isn't much better. Expect a lot of quick innings here. The under is 9-0 in Kuroda's last 9 starts as an underdog. The under is 8-0 in Kuroda's last 8 starts as a road underdog. The under is 4-0-1 in Sale's last 5 home starts as a -110 to -150 favorite. The under is 4-0 in home plate umpire Al Porter's last 4 games behind the dish. In all a 25-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Moneyline Cash* The Atlanta Braves have owned the Washington Nationals of late. Most people expected the Nationals to win this division, but the Braves are running away with this division while the Nationals are below .500. Julio Teheran has an ERA just above 3 despite starting the season slowly. Teheran has been throwing the ball very well of late. Gio Gonzalez is a good pitcher, but he has struggled in his career against the Braves. He has a career ERA above 5 against Atlanta. The Braves have shown they are the better team, and I think they should be the favorite here. Take Atlanta.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Seattle Mariners have been playing some very good baseball of late. Seattle has been rolling in a big way at home. Hisashi Iwakuma has been the Mariners best pitcher much of the season. Iwakuma has a 10-4 record and a 2.76 ERA. At home, he has a 2.49 ERA in 2013. Toronto has been disappointing all year, and R.A. Dickey has been one of the biggest disappointments in baseball. Dickey has a career 5.72 ERA against Seattle. The Mariners are playing with a purpose right now, while the Blue Jays are playing like a team that has nothing to play for. Toronto is 2-11 in their last 13 games following a win. Seattle is 12-2 in Iwakuma's last 14 against a team with a losing record. Seattle is 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a right-handed pitcher. Take Seattle.

*3 Star MLB Total Domination* Mike Minor and Stephen Strasburg will be on the hill tonight for the Braves and the Nationals. Minor has quickly turned into a very good pitcher for the Braves, and Strasburg has some of the best stuff in the majors. Strasburg has a 1.6 ERA at home this year. Minor has a 2.3 ERA on the road this season. The Braves strike out a lot, and Strasburg is great at missing bats. Minor has pitched well in his career against the Nationals. Washington has struggled against left-handed pitching all year. The under is 8-2 in Strasburg's last 10 home starts. The under is 4-0 in Strasburg's last 4 starts against Atlanta. The under is 5-0 in his last 5 starts against a team with a winning record. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Total* Derek Holland and A.J. Griffin have both been consistently good this season. Holland has a 2.97 ERA in his career against Oakland. Griffin has a 3.00 ERA in his career against Texas. Bill Miller will be the home plate umpire in this game. Miler is my single favorite under umpire because of the consistency of his large strike zone. Expect both pitchers to get some beneficial calls from Miller. The under is 7-0 in the Rangers last 7 Sunday games. The under is 6-0 in Oakland's last 6 during game 3 of a series. The under is 8-0 in Griffin's last 8 against a team with a winning record. The under is 4-0 in Griffin's last 4 starts against the AL West. In all, a 25-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Moneyline Cash* The Dodgers have won 13 straight games on the road, and they'll be up against a Cubs team that is really struggling to put runs on the board right now. Yasiel Puig might miss this game due to a minor injury, but the Dodgers still have a much better lineup than the Cubs. Chicago seems to really miss Soriano's bat in the middle of the lineup. Fife is an underrated pitcher for the Dodgers. He doesn't get much respect, but he has consistently pitched well in limited time in the big leagues. I like the road team. Take the Dodgers.

*5 Star TOP Play CRUSHER* The Milwaukee Brewers' offense is a shadow of its former self right now. Without Ryan Braun and Aramis Ramirez this lineup isn't very dangerous. Quality pitchers have been shutting them down on a nightly basis. Taylor Jordan is a good prospect for the Nationals, and he has pitched well so far in his young career. Kyle Lohse has been dominating of late. His ERA is less than 1 in his last three outings. Lohse has been one of the most consistent pitchers in the National League this year. Washington will likely be without Jayson Werth in this game. The under is 12-1 in the Brewers last 13 home games. The under is 4-0 in the Brewers last 4 against a team with a losing record. The under is 4-0 in the Brewers last 4 versus a right handed starter. Take the under big!

*3 Star MLB Early Bird Special* Erban Santana was a terrific pickup for the Royals this past off season. Other than a couple rare bad starts, Santana has been extremely good this year. He will face a Mets lineup without David Wright. The Mets have really been struggling to score of late, and without Wright I expect it to be even tougher for them. Zach Wheeler is a top prospect for the Mets, and he has pitched very well in his last couple starts. Look for Wheeler to keep it going against an inconsistent Royals offense. The under is 5-0 in the Mets last 5 games overall. The under is 4-0 in the Mets last 4 as an underdog. The under is 4-0 in Santana's lats 4 starts during game 3 of a series. The under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these teams. The under is 7-1 in Wolf's last 8 games behind home plate. Take the under. The under is 4-0 in the Mets last 4 games with the total set between 7.0 and 8.5. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Total Domination* The Detroit Tigers are averaging 5.13 runs per game this season which is the best mark in all of baseball. Chicago will start a rookie pitcher making only has second career start in the big leagues. Detroit should tee off on him early and often here. Rick Porcello pitches for the Tigers, and he is very inconsistent. Tim McClelland is the home plate umpire in this game, and he has a tiny strike zone. Don't be surprised if both pitchers get mad at McClelland at some point in this game. I like the value here. Take the over.

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Moneyline Cash* The Miami Marlins snapped the Indians 8 game winning streak last night thanks to a tremendous performance by Jose Fernandez. Fernandez is their best young pitcher, but their second best pitcher is Jacob Turner, and he will start in this game. Turner was rushed to the majors by Detroit and struggled for his first couple seasons. Last year, he started looking good, and this year he has been tremendous. Zach McCallister starts for the Indians, and he is a mediocre starter. The Marlins have been playing surprisingly well of late especially at home. The Indians are just 23-30 on the road this year. The Indians are 0-7 in McCallister's last 7 road games against a team with a losing record. The Marlins are 6-0 in Turner's last 6 starts as a home underdog. Take the Marlins.

*3 Start MLB Dog of the Day* The Arizona Diamondbacks aren't as good of a team as the Red Sox, but this price is just ridiculous. Patrick Corbin has been one of baseball's best pitchers this season, and the Diamondbacks are 21-5 in his last 26 starts. It's amazing to see this good of a pitcher getting this huge of price. Jake Peavy will make his debut for the Red Sox in this one. Peavy hasn't been particularly good this year, and I'm not sure he'll be the great pick up that many believe he will be. The Red Sox have a very good lineup, but they haven't hit well against left handers this season. Boston is batting just .249 against left handers this year. The Diamondbacks offense is better against righties and I expect them to score some runs against Peavy. Grab the big underdog here. Take Arizona.

*5 Star MLB TOP Play Smasher* The Chicago White Sox seem to have given up on the season. The White Sox are 18-42 in their last 60 games overall. John Danks starts for the White Sox in this one, and he has been terrible on the road this year. On the other side, Max Scherzer will start for the Tigers. Scherzer is 15-1 on the season, and he has been one of the best pitchers in baseball. Scherzer has always dominated the White Sox. He has a 2.4 ERA in his career against the White Sox. Danks have been awful against the Tigers as evidenced by his 6.96 ERA at Comerica Park. The Tigers are 7-0 in their last 7 games against a left handed starter. The White Sox are 0-5 in Danks' last 5 starts at Detroit. The Tigers are 4-0 in Scherzer's last 4 starts against the White Sox. The White Sox are 1-6 in Danks' last 7 road starts. Take the Tigers -1.5 big.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Texas Rangers offense has been terrible of late. The only reason the Rangers are still in the AL West race at all is their pitching staff. Alexi Ogando has been injured most of the year, but when he has pitched, he has done well. Oakland's offense isn't very good, and they have cooled off a lot of late. The Athletics are winning games because their pitchers have been dominating. Tommy Milone has always been great at home, and he should be able to quiet a scuffling Rangers lineup. The under is 10-1-2 in Ogando's last 13 starts. The under is 3-0-1 in Milone's last 4 starts. The under is 6-0 in the Athletics last 6 versus a team with a winning record. The under is 6-0 in the Athletics last 6 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150. The under is 7-0 in Ogando's last 7 starts following a team loss in the previous game. In all a 32-1 winning angle backs this one. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Total* San Francisco has been struggling in a big way lately due to their anemic offense. Tampa Bay has one of the best starting rotations in baseball, and Chris Archer has been awesome in his last few outings. Archer has an ERA under 2 at home this year. On the other side, Madison Bumgarner has been as steady as anyone in baseball over the last month. The Giants haven't been giving him any run support but Bumgarner keeps racking up quality starts. The under is 5-0 in Bumgarner's last 5 starts following a loss by his team in their previous game. The under is 4-0 in Bumgarner's last 4 road starts. The under is 6-0 in Archer's last 6 home starts. The under is 6-0 in the Rays last 6 home games against a team with a losing record. In all a 21-0 winning angle backs this play. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Total Domination* Two underrated starting pitchers will be on the mound for this contest. Chacin will start for the Rockies. He struggled a bit at home in Coors Field, but he has a 1.9 ERA on the road in 2013. PNC Park is a pitcher's park and the Pirates offense doesn't put up many runs very often. Cole is a very talented rookie for the Pirates. He has looked even better in his last couple starts. Colorado generally has a very good lineup, but Carlos Gonzalez and Michael Cuddyer may miss this game. The Pirates have gotten very good at winning close games thanks to their pitching staff. Pittsburgh has the best team ERA in all of baseball. The under is 8-1-2 in Chacin's last 11 road starts versus a team with a winning record. The under is 4-0 in Cole's last 4 starts. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Total Domination* Josh Johnson used to be one of the best pitchers in baseball, but now he is struggling to keep a starting spot in this Toronto rotation. Johnson has a 6.1 ERA on the season which is among the worst in all of baseball. His ERA is 7.4 on the road this year. Garrett Richards starts for the Angels, and he has been very inconsistent in his young career. Both Toronto and Los Angeles have good offenses, and with two subpar starting pitchers I would have expected a total of 9 or even 9.5. Expect a high scoring game. Take the over.

*3 Star MLB Early Bird Special* James Shields has pitched great this year, but the Royals haven't supported him much this year with many runs. Shields has a 2.5 ERA on the road in 2013. The Twins offense isn't nearly as strong now with Josh Willingham out of the lineup. Scott Diamond has been up and down this year for the Twins, but he has looked better in his last few starts. Doug Eddings will be behind the plate in this one, and there isn't a better under umpire in all of baseball. Eddings has consistently called a higher percentage of strikes than any other umpire in the league. The under is 4-0 in the Royals last 4 road games versus a left handed pitcher. The under is 6-1-1 in the Royals last 8 overall. The under is 7-1 in Diamond's last 8 starts following a quality start in his previous outing. The under is 4-0 in the Twins last 4 against a team with a winning record. Take the under.

*5 Star MLB TOP Play Total* Justin Masterson has turned into a legitimate number one starter this year. Masterson has dominated the Chicago White Sox more than any other team during his career. This White Sox offense has been bad of late to start with, and I don't expect them to heat up against a guy with a career ERA of 2 against them. Chris Sale is a very good pitcher on a bad team. Sale pitches well on the road, and I expect a good outing from him. Home plate umpire John Hirschbeck is one of the best under umpires in the league. The under is 4-0 in Masterson's last 4 following a quality start in his last appearance. The under is 4-0 in Masterson's last 4 against the White Sox. The under is 5-0 in the Indians' last 5 versus a starter with a WHIP of 1.15 or less. The under is 7-1 in Sale's last 8 starts as a road underdog. Take the under big!

*3 Star MLB Total Domination* The Miami Marlins have the worst offense in baseball. Jenrry Mejia has been a top prospect in the Mets organization for quite some time. The Mets are easing him into the rotation. He shut out the Nationals five days ago. The Marlins are the perfect opponent for Mejia to continue to build up his confidence. Henderson Alvarez has pitched a shut out in his last two outings, and the Mets offense is inconsistent at best. I expect this to be a game where runs are at a premium. Take the under.

*4 Star Play of Day* The Pittsburgh Pirates swept a doubleheader yesterday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Those wins put the Pirates in first place in the NL Central. These Pirates are playing with a ton of confidence right now. They are out to prove the doubters wrong. Adam Wainwright is a terrific pitcher, but he has a 5.5 ERA in his career at PNC Park. Jeff Locke is one of baseball's best young pitchers, and the Cardinals have been struggling in a big way against lefties. The Cardinals are 0-5 in their last 5 road games. The Cardinals are 0-5 in their last 5 games in Pittsburgh. The Cardinals are 1-10 in their last 11 versus a team with a winning record. The Pirates are 5-0 in their last 5 against a team with a winning record. Take the Pirates.

*3 Star MLB Early Bird Special* Homer Bailey has been up and down this year, but he has tremendous stuff, and he has pitched really well in San Diego in his career. The Padres offense is one of the weakest in all of baseball. The Reds have a good lineup on paper, but their offense has been anemic of late. Eric Stults will pitch for the Padres, and he has been superb at home. Stults has a 2.5 ERA at home in 2013. The under is 6-0-2 in Bailey's last 8 starts overall. The under is 4-0-1 in Bailey's last 5 starts as a favorite. The under is 5-0-1 in the Reds last 6 games overall. The under is 9-0 in Stults' last 9 starts during game 3 of a series. In all, a 24-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The New York Yankees lineup is slowly getting better, but they have a very long way to go. Derek Jeter still isn't completely healthy, and the majority of this offense's stars are still sidelined with injuries. The Dodgers' offense has actually gone cold of late, but they have been winning games thanks to a much improved pitching staff. It took the Dodgers until the 11th inning to score a run in their 1-0 win over the Reds on Sunday. Zack Greinke has a 2.53 ERA at home this year. The under is 5-0 in the Yankees last 5 interleague road games. The under is 3-0-1 in the Yankees last 4 road games as an underdog. The under is 4-0 in Pettitte's last 4 road starts against a team with a winning record. The under is 8-0-1 in the Dodgers' last 9 home games. The under is 4-0-1 in the Dodgers' last 5 against a team with a winning record. The under is 7-0-1 in the Dodgers last 8 games as a home favorite. The under is 3-0-1 in Greinke's last 4 starts overall. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Totals TKO* Tim McClelland has been the most consistent over umpire in baseball for the past decade. McClelland routinely squeezes the strike zone and makes life miserable for pitchers. Alex Wood is a huge prospect for the Braves, but he hasn't proved himself in the majors yet. Juan Nicasio has an ERA of 4.4 this year, and this Braves lineup should put up several runs against him. The posted total here is set at a very reasonable number here, and we aren't even having to lay any juice. Look for a relatively high scoring game. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Total Domination* Stephen Strasburg and Anibal Sanchez will square off in what I expect to be a pitchers duel Tuesday night in Detroit. Strasburg struggled a bit early this year, but he has been great in his last few outings. Sanchez is a very underrated starter for the Tigers. Washington's offense has been bad of late, and I don't see them getting it going against a guy like Sanchez. While the Tigers offense is very good, Strasburg definitely has the stuff to slow them down. The weather conditions here should help. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Bookie CRUSHER* The Miami Marlins have actually been playing good baseball of late. In the past month, they are above .500 overall. They have been particularly effective at home. Miami is getting some great pitching overall, and they have had timely hitting at home. The Marlins have a great young pitcher on the hill in this one in Jacob Turner. Turner has a 2.49 ERA overall this year, and his ERA is 1.80 at home. The Mets aren't very good, and Jeremy Hefner has been awful in his last two starts (14 runs allowed). Miami is 6-0 in Turner's last 6 home starts. The Mets are 0-5 in their last 5 games in Miami. The Mets are 1-10 in their last 11 games against a team with a winning percentage below 40%. Take the Marlins here.

*3 Star MLB Early Bird Special* Bruce Chen has allowed just one run in 12 innings in his only two starts of the season. The White Sox are awful against left handed pitchers. Chicago averages just 3.16 runs per game against lefties. On the other side, Hector Santiago has allowed only one run in 19 career innings against the Kansas City Royals. Both of these offenses have been struggling of late, and with the abnormally cool weather in Chicago, the ball should fly as well as normal. The under is 3-0-1 in the Royals last 4 games overall. The under is 4-0-1 in Chen's last 5 starts overall. The under is 4-0 in Chicago's last 4 Sunday games. The under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings between these two in Chicago. The under is 4-0 in home plate umpire Tony Randazzo's last 4 games behind the dish. In all, a 20-0 winning angle. Take the under.

*4 Star MLB Play of the Day* Both of these teams struggle offensively, and this contest will feature two of the best young pitchers in baseball. Gerrit Cole was really sharp in his last outing at Washington, and he has yet to pitch poorly in his young major league career. Jose Fernandez is a guy who could easily be one of the top pitchers in the league in the next couple years. Fernandez has pitched well everywhere including Coors Field where he allowed only two runs in seven innings in his last start. The Marlins have the worst offense in baseball, and the Pirates have the best pitching staff in baseball. The under is 4-0 in the Pirates last 4 Sunday games. The under is 5-0 in the Pirates last 5 during game 3 of a series. The under is 6-0 in Fernandez's last 6 starts. The under is 10-1 in the Marlins last 11 games overall. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Moneyline Cash* The Texas Rangers haven't been playing well of late, but they are still a very good team. Look for Texas to turn it around over the next few weeks. Alexi Ogando is an important part of this Texas rotation. He has been out with an injury much of the year, but he is back and healthy now. In his career Ogando has a 0.84 ERA against the Cleveland Indians. Ubaldo Jimenez is one of the most inconsistent pitchers in baseball. He has struggled at home all year. Though the Indians have been playing well of late, I believe the Rangers are better team, and they have to more consistent pitcher. Take Texas.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Pittsburgh Pirates have the best team ERA in all of baseball. The Miami Marlins have the worst offense in baseball. It's a nice combination for a low scoring game. Pittsburgh's offense isn't very good, and the Marlins have actually been pitching well as of late. Tom Koehler had one terrible start at home earlier this year against the Cardinals, but other than that game, he has been very solid. The Pirates lineup certainly doesn't have the same pop that the Cardinals do, and I expect Koehler to pitch well. The under is 10-0 in Miami's last 10 games overall. The under is 9-0 in the Marlins' last 9 as an underdog. The under is 7-0 in the Marlins' last 7 games against a righty. The under is 5-0 in Morton's last 5 starts as a favorite. In all, a 31-0 angle backs this play. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Early Bird Special* The Tampa Bay Rays are playing better than anyone in baseball right now. Normally the Yankees are a tough matchup, but the majority of the Yankees' talent is sitting on the bench right now. Tampa has won 22 or their last 27 games overall. Chris Archer has been a great boost to the Tampa Bay rotation. He has been terrific in his last 4 starts. Ivan Nova is an inconsistent pitcher, and the Rays are hitting the ball very well right now. The Rays are 6-0 in Archer's last 6 starts. They are 4-0 in their last 4 road games against a right handed starter. They are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a favorite of -110 to -150. The Rays are 9-1 in their last 10 starts versus a right handed pitcher. Take Tampa Bay.

*3 Star MLB Total Domination* Josh Johnson was a dominate starter a couple of years ago, but something just isn't right with him this season. He has an ERA of 5.50, and he has had multiple games where he can't make it past the third inning. Houston will start Dallas Keuchel. Keuchel was never very good in the minors, and he has really struggled on the road in his major league career. Toronto hits left-handed pitchers well, and I fully expect them to put up a lot of runs against Keuchel. Houston's bullpen is the worst in baseball so there will be no relief in sight if Keuchel is knocked out of the game early. Toronto scored 8 runs in a single inning last night against Houston's bullpen. Take the over.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have two of the weakest offenses in the National League. Arizona has been winning solely because of their pitching. Arizona has been particularly bad against lefties, and Eric Stults is an underrated left-handed starter. Randall Delgado is a talented young pitcher for Arizona, and he has pitched well so far this year. The under is 5-0 in Arizona's last 5 during game 1 of a series. The under is 7-0 in Stults' last 7 starts against a team with a winning record. The under is 6-0 in Stults' last 6 road starts against a team with a winning record. The under is 5-0 in Stults' last 5 starts versus the Diamondbacks. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Moneyline Cash* The St. Louis Cardinals have the best record in baseball. St. Louis does in with both hitting and pitching. The Cardinals have the best lineup in the National League. They are second in team ERA. Adam Wainwright is clearly their best pitcher, and he is one of the best pitchers in baseball today. He has a 2.98 ERA in his career against Atlanta. Mike Minor has been solid this year, but he has an ERA above 7 in his career against the Cardinals. The Cardinals have the much more consistent offense and the better pitcher. I like the value on the road team. Take the Cardinals.

*3 Star MLB 100% Angle Total* The Miami Marlins definitely have the worst offense in baseball. They recently went 37 straight innings without scoring a single run. How can we expect them to score more in this one when they are facing a pitcher as good as Jeff Locke? Locke has been as good as any rookie starting pitcher in baseball this year. He has a 2.11 ERA, and I expect him to dominate this Marlins lineup. Pittsburgh's offense isn't very good, but the Pirates have the best pitching staff in baseball. Enderson Alvarez has lots of potential, and he has pitched well lately. The under is 9-0 in Miami's last 9 games. The under is 4-0 in the Marlins' last 4 following a win. The under is 8-0 in the Marlins' last 8 games as an underdog. The under is 4-0 in Locke's last 4 starts on 4 days of rest. Take the under.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The oddsmakers continue to put high totals on this series so I'll take this last opportunity to take advantage of a line that is set too high. Miami didn't score a run for 37 straight innings, and even at Coors Field, the Marlins offense hasn't been productive at all. Nathan Eovaldi has pitched very well in his two previous starts at Coors Field. With this being get away day, the Rockies may as well sit one or two of their best players. The under is 8-0 in the Marlins last 8 games. The under is 7-0 in the Marlins last 7 road games. The under is 6-0 in the Marlins last 6 against a right handed starter. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Early Bird Special* Hiroki Kuroda and Derek Holland will be on the mound for the finale of this series. Holland has struggled in the past against the Yankees but that was a completely different Yankees lineup than he will face Thursday afternoon. Holland pitched a complete game shutout a few weeks ago against this Yankees lineup. Kuroda has an ERA of less than 3 against the Rangers. Vick Carapazza is the home plate umpire here, and he has a very large strike zone which will help both pitchers. The under is 5-0 in Holland's last 5 home starts. The under is 8-1-2 in the Rangers' last 11 overall. The under is 7-0 in Kuroda's last 7 as an underdog. The under is 14-2-1 in the Yankees last 17 road games versus a left handed starter. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Totals TKO* The Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals are two of the best pitching staffs in all of baseball. The Pirates actually have the single best team ERA in baseball. Washington has a very good rotation, and Gio Gonzalez has been lights out of late. A.J. Burnett has had a couple bad starts here and there, but he has been very good for the Pirates this season. Both of these offenses really struggle to put together a big inning. Look for a pitchers duel as both pitchers pitch deep into the game. Take the under.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Miami Marlins went 37 straight innings without scoring a single run. They did manage to score four last night, and that was enough for the win. Don't expect this Marlins offense to start putting up big run totals any time soon. Jorge De La Rosa is an underrated starter for the Rockies. Despite pitching in a very difficult ballpark, he has had an ERA of right around 3 all season. The Marlins have been terrible against lefties all year, and I don't expect that to change here. Jacob Turner is an extremely talented youngster for the Marlins, and he seems to be taking the next step this year. The under is 7-0 in the Marlins last 7 games. The under is 6-0 in their last 6 road games. The under is 6-0 in the Marlins 6 against a team with a losing record. The under is 5-0 in Turner's last 5 road starts. The under is 5-0-1 in home plate umpire Dan Iassogna's last 6 games behind the plate. Take the under.

*3 Star MLB Total Domination* Bill Miller is probably my single favorite under umpire. Miller has consistently been an under umpire because of his massive strike zone for many years in a row. Erbin Santana has been great at home this year, and he is a strikeout pitcher who will benefit from Miller's large strike zone. Chen has pitched well since coming off the disabled list for Baltimore. The Royals offense has been struggling mightily of late. Two solid pitchers teamed up with a top strike caller behind the dish makes the under a good value. Take the under here.

*3 Star MLB Bookie Crusher* The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to get less respect from the oddsmakers than they really deserve. They have scored 33 runs in their last 3 games. Hanley Ramirez is the hottest hitter in baseball right now, and the rest of the lineup is firing on all cylinders. Ricky Nolasco was a solid pick up by the Dodgers, and I think he gives them a pitching edger over Esmil Rogers. Toronto is 0-8 in their last 8 home games against a team with a winning record. The Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 as an underdog. Toronto is 0-6 in their last 6 overall. They are 0-4 in their last 4 as a favorite. The Dodgers are 11-1 in their last 12 road games against a right handed starter. Take the Dodgers.

*5 Star MLB TOP Play of Day* The Miami Marlins have the worst offense in baseball right now. In their series with Milwaukee this past weekend, Miami failed to score a run in 31 straight innings. Chacin has pitched well for the Rockies this year, and I can't imagine the Marlins getting many runs off of him. On the other side, Jose Fernandez will start for the Marlins. Fernandez is one of the best young pitchers in baseball. Bettors have made a lot of money backing Fernandez this year despite that fact that he plays for a terrible team. His stuff is absolutely electric, and I expect him to be a star for a long time. I won't back the Marlins because of their hitting woes, but I do really like the under. The under is 6-0 in the Marlins last 6 overall. The under is 5-0 in the Marlins last 5 road games. The under is 5-0 in the Marlins last 5 versus a team with a losing record. The under is 5-0 in the Marlins last 5 games versus a right handed starter. The under is 5-0 in Fernandez's last 5 starts overall. The under is 3-0-1 in Chacin's last 4 Tuesday starts. The under is 7-0 in the Rockies last 7 when facing a starter with a WHIP of less than 1.15. In all a 36-0 angle backs this play. Take the under big.

*3 Star MLB Moneyline Value* The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing as well as anyone in baseball right now. I expected the Dodgers to be solid favorites in this one based on their solid play. Instead we get the Dodgers at essentially even money. Matt Kemp won't play in this one, but the Dodgers still have a very good lineup. Hanley Ramirez isn't getting enough credit for how good he's been in 2013. The Toronto Blue Jays have been overvalued by the oddsmakers all year. Todd Redmond pitches for Toronto in this one, and I don't see him slowing down this red hot Dodgers offense. This Toronto team just doesn't have the chemistry needed to be a consistent winner. Toronto is 0-5 in their last 5 games overall. The Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 Tuesday games. They are 4-0 in their last 4 as a road favorite. They are 10-1 in their last 11 road games against a right handed pitcher. Take the Dodgers.

*3 Star MLB Totals TKO* Here we have a pitching matchup of Cole versus Jordan. Both of these guys are highly touted young pitching prospects. Though the Pirates have a very good record this year, they don't have a good offense. Washington has been very disappointing this season, but they still have a quality pitching staff. Pittsburgh is first in the majors in overall team ERA. Both of these teams have been on nice under runs of late, and I don't see that changing on Tuesday. I expected a total of 8 or even 7.5, so being able to grab the under at 8.5 seems like a great value to me. Look for a pitchers duel in this one. Take the under.

*4 Star MLB Play of Day* The Arizona Diamondbacks have a lot of good young pitchers, and Tyler Skaggs will likely be the next big name for this rotation. While the Diamondbacks have pitched very well this year, their offense isn't good. Matt Garza will pitch for the Cubs here, and Garza is throwing the baseball extremely well right now. Every time he take the mound, there are tons of teams watching, and that seems to be pushing him to be even better. The under is 3-0-1 in Arizona's last 4 games overall. The under is 4-0 in Garza's last 4 starts against Arizona. The under is 6-1 in the Cubs last 7 road games versus a team with a winning record. The under is 6-1-1 in the Diamondbacks last 8 against a right handed pitcher. The under is 4-0 in Garza's last 4 against the NL West. Take the under.