Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays have struggled all season, currently sitting at 31-55. Justin Smoak has been their premier offensive threat, going for 14 home runs and 37 RBI. Pitcher Clayton Richard has largely struggled, going 0-4 with a 6.89 ERA.

Kansas City Royals

The Royals have also been atrocious this season, now at just 29-55. Jorge Soler has been stellar offensively, going for 22 home runs and 55 RBI this season. Glenn Sparkman will pitch here, going 2-3 with a 4.07 ERA.

Prediction: Blue Jays $1.74

In a day of limited options, the Blue Jays loom as a solid value play. I believe they’re the more talented of these two sides and should be able to get after Sparkman in this one.

Cincinnati Reds

The Reds continue to hover below .500, currently at 38-43. Eugenio Suarez leads the way, registering 17 home runs and 48 RBI. Tyler Mahle will pitch here, going a dreadful 2-8 on the season so far.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers managed another solid win yesterday, moving them to 45-39. Yasmani Grandal has been an underrated contributor, going for 18 home runs and 46 RBI. Adrian Houser will pitch here, going 2-2 with a sub-3 ERA.

Prediction: Brewers $1.92

Tyler Mahle has struggled all season and I’ve got no qualms with fading him at this price. Milwaukee has a strong offence that should succeed here, with Houser doing enough on the other end to secure the win.

San Diego Padres

The Padres are somehow still above .500, now sitting at 42-41. They’ve got some much needed big hitting of late, with 3 players now above 20 home runs. Logan Allen will pitch here, going 2-0 with just a 1.38 ERA.

San Francisco Giants

The Giants were excellent yesterday, moving to 36-47 with a 10-4 win over San Diego. Kevin Pillar continues to anchor the offence, adding 4 hits and 5 RBI. Jeff Samardzija will pitch here, going a relatively poor 4-7 so far.

Prediction: Padres $1.60

The Giants offence has largely struggled this season and I don’t see that changing against someone with Allen’s quality. As long as he gets some decent run support, San Diego look like very strong value here.

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox have been in decent recent form, moving to 44-38. Xander Bogaerts has been particularly good, going for 15 home runs and 55 RBI this season. Rick Porcello will pitch here, going a relatively poor 5-7 with a 4.52 ERA.

New York Yankees

The Yankees continue to be one of the MLB’s form teams, moving to a strong 52-28. Gary Sanchez has been excellent, topping both 20 home runs and 50 RBI in just 60 appearances. Masahiro Tanaka is their projected pitcher, going 5-5 with a strong 3.21 ERA.

Prediction: Red Sox $2.25

The Red Sox look like decent value as substantial underdogs here, largely due to their improved hitting of late. I think Porcello is a better pitcher than his numbers indicate and he should deliver the goods in this one.

Miami Marlins

The Marlins are actually showing signs of life, moving up to 31-49. Brian Anderson has been on a tear, leading the way with 11 home runs and 37 RBI. Jordan Yamamoto will pitch here, going a surprisingly impressive 3-0 so far.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies continue to be inconsistent, sitting just 43-39. Bryce Harper has still been a solid acquisition, leading the squad with 55 RBI. Zach Eflin will pitch here, going 7-7 with a 3.26 ERA this season.

Prediction: Phillies $1.74

I think this is a great time to sell high on the Jordan Yamamoto stock. The Philly offence is capable of a big day here and I expect a consistent display from Zach Eflin to be enough on the other side.

Colorado Rockies

The Rockies have been in decent recent form, moving up to 43-39. Nolan Arenado has emerged as a stud, leading the way with 20 home runs and 64 RBI. Jon Gray will pitch here, going a decent 8-5 with a 3.92 ERA so far.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers are arguably the best team in baseball, now sitting a solid 56-28. Bellinger continues to dominate, putting up a gaudy stat line of 27 home runs and 64 RBI. Ace Clayton Kershaw will pitch here, going a solid 7-1 with a 3.07 ERA.

Prediction: Dodgers $1.62

It’s tough to fade Kershaw with the form he is in right now. Especially if he gets solid support from his relief staff and batters, this should be another routine win for LA.

Cincinnati Reds

The Reds are falling out of the playoff race, currently sitting 36-42. Yasiel Puig has really come on of late, leading the way with 45 RBI. Sonny Gray will pitch here, going 3-5 with a 4.03 ERA this season.

Chicago Cubs

The Cubs have been decent yet unspectacular so far, winning 43 of their first 80. Baez and Rizzo continue to dominate offensively, both going for 19 home runs and 50+ RBI. Cole Hamels will pitch here, sporting a strong 6-2 record with an ERA under 3.

Prediction: Cubs

The Cubs are comfortably the better of these two sides and they’ve got a really strong pitching option in Hamels. I think their strong batting lineup can get after Gray here, making for a comfortable road win.

Houston Astros

The Astros have been stellar all season and are one of the first sides to rack up 50 wins. Alex Bregman has had a consistently excellent campaign, leading the way with 22 home runs and 52 RBI. Wade Miley will pitch here, going a strong 6-4 with a 3.51 ERA.

Seattle Mariners

The Mariners have been decent fade material of late, consistently finding themselves below .500. Encarnacion has provided strong offence from 1^st base, leading the team with 21 home runs. Tommy Milone has gone 1-2 pitching so far with a 3.35 ERA.

Prediction: Astros

Miley at home against a poor Mariners side looks like almost free money here. The Astros have been inconsistent of late, but I expect their dominance to shine through in this one.

San Diego Padres

The Padres have been average all season, currently sitting .500. Renfroe and Reyes have been offensively dominant, combining for an impressive 46 home runs. Eric Lauer will pitch here, sporting a poor 5-7 record and 4.32 ERA.

St Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals have also been inconsistent, similarly hovering around .500. Marcell Ozuna is almost a lone ranger offensively, leading the way with 20 home runs and 62 RBI. Michael Wacha will pitch here, going 5-3 with a 5.59 ERA this season.

Prediction: Padres

These sides are relatively evenly matched, but I think the big hitting of Renfroe and Reyes could prove crucial. I think Lauer is also better than his record indicates and we should see a stellar display from him here.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies got another important win last time out, moving to 42-38 in the process. Jean Segura was the standout, going for 2 hits and 3 RBI. Aaron Nola has been a solid pitcher this season, going 6-2 despite a high 4.55 ERA.

New York Mets

The Mets haven’t been as consistent, winning just 37 of their 80 games to start. Michael Conforto has been a solid offensive contributor, going for 16 home runs and 41 RBI. Zack Wheeler will pitch here, going a middling 6-5 with his 4.69 ERA.

Prediction: Phillies $1.70

I think the Phillies are the better team in this one and they’ve got a slight edge in the pitching department. Their offence should be able to get after Wheeler here, making for a relatively comfortable home win.

Minnesota Twins

The Twins have been one of the premier sides in baseball, sporting an excellent 52-27 record. Eddie Rosario has been their offensive engine all season, going for 20 home runs and 60 RBI. Martin Perez will pitch in this one, having gone a strong 7-3 so far.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Rays also loom as a strong playoff contender, going 45-35 themselves to start this season. Brandon Lowe has been especially solid, hitting 15 home runs and 47 RBI. A probable pitcher is yet to be announced for Tampa in this one.

Prediction: Twins

The Twins are the better overall side here and they’ve got a particularly strong home field advantage. If Perez can deliver another solid display, I’d back them pretty handily here.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers have stumbled of late, falling to just 42-38 with some weak performances. This is despite the heroics of Christian Yelich, who has 29 home runs to go with 63 RBI. Chase Anderson will pitch here, going 3-2 with a 4.7 ERA.

Seattle Mariners

The Mariners have also faded after a strong start, now sitting 37-47. Domingo Santana continues his stellar season, leading the way with 60 RBI. Mike Leake is the projected pitcher here, going a decent 7-6 so far.

Prediction: Brewers $1.56

Despite their recent struggles, the Brewers are a very talented side and should really dominate their opponents here. Anderson is a strong pitcher at this level and I expect another solid day at the office for him in this one.

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox have been in decent form of late, winning 43 of their first 80 this season. J.D. Martinez has been solid, leading the side with 16 home runs. Chris Sale will pitch here, sporting a poor 3-7 record despite a decent 3.59 ERA.

Chicago White Sox

The Sox have been inconsistent all season and now sit 4 games under .500. Jose Abreu continues to lead the way with 18 home runs and 55 RBI. Pitcher Reynaldo Lopez has struggled all year, going 4-7 with a 6.23 ERA.

Prediction: Red Sox

The Red Sox are comfortably the better side here, featuring a deeper batting lineup and stronger pitching staff. Despite some poor displays this season, I still feel as though Chris Sale is a solid pitcher who will get the job done here.

Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles continue to struggle, sitting just 22-56 on the season. Trey Mancini is their main offensive threat, totalling 17 home runs and 36 RBI so far. Dylan Bundy will pitch here, going a dreadful 3-9 with a 4.59 ERA.

San Diego Padres

The Padres have been on a slide of late, moving down to 38-40. Eric Hosmer keeps piling on the RBI’s, leading the way with 51. Matt Strahm will pitch here, going a very poor 2-6 with a 4.85 ERA this season.

Prediction: Padres

The Orioles have struggled all season and I don’t see that changing here. I expect a big day from the Padres offence against Dylan Bundy, which should be comfortably enough to get the job done.

Tigers

The Tigers have been atrocious this season, starting just 26-47. Brandon Dixon has impressed offensively, going for 9 home runs and 30 RBI in his 46 appearances. Mathew Boyd will start here, going 5-5 with a 3.61 ERA this season.

Rangers

The Rangers have been very solid of late, now moving to 42-36. Hunter Pence leads the offence, going for 15 home runs and 48 RBI so far. Mike Minor is slated to pitch here, going a very strong 7-4 with a 2.52 ERA.

Prediction: Rangers

The Rangers are very much a form team and Mike Minor is an excellent pitcher at this level. I just can’t see Detroit scoring too many here, making for a relatively easy Texas road win.

Miami Marlins

4 straight wins have brought Miami to a somewhat respectable 30-46. Starlin Castro is looking sharp, recently topping 30 RBI for the season. Trevor Richards will pitch here, going 3-7 with a 3.54 ERA this season.

Washington Nationals

The Nationals enter a crucial stretch sitting at 37-40. Anthony Rendon has been key all season, hitting 17 home runs to go with his 53 RBI. Max Scherzer will pitch here, going 6-5 with a 2.62 ERA so far.

Prediction: Marlins $2.85

I’ve had success fading Scherzer this season and plan to continue to do so here. The Marlins are in excellent form right now and I expect their offence to get after him, while Richards does enough to secure the win.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers have had a stellar campaign and now find themselves at 32-46. They’ve had 4 players already reach 40 RBI, indicative of their depth and quality. Zach Davies will pitch here, going an excellent 7-1 with a 3.06 ERA.

Seattle Mariners

The Mariners have been in some decent form, moving to 35-47. Domingo Santana has been excellent, going for 17 home runs and 59 RBI. Marco Gonzales will pitch here, going 8-6 with a 4.38 ERA this season.

Prediction: Brewers $1.56

Davies has been one of the premier MLB pitchers this season and I don’t anticipate much trouble for him against Seattle. I expect the quality Brewers lineup to get after Gonzales en route to a comfortable home win.

St Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals dominated their series with the Angels, moving to 40-37 in the process. Paul Goldschmidt is still going strong, going for 14 home runs and 31 RBI so far. Jack Flaherty will pitch here, sporting a 4-4 record and 3.24 ERA.

Oakland A’s

The A’s have also been in stellar form, moving to 41-38. Matt Chapman leads the way offensively, going for 18 home runs and 43 RBI. Chris Bassitt will pitch here, going 4-3 with a 3.64 ERA so far.

Prediction: Cardinals $1.70

The Cardinals are the better of these two sides, with home field and a stronger batting lineup. I think Flaherty can deliver a resurgent performance here, making St Louis quite strong value at $1.70.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies are now just above .500, sitting at 38-39. This is despite strong hitting from Harper and Hoskins, who have both reached 50 RBI. Jake Arrieta will pitch here, going a middling 6-6 with a 4.12 ERA.

New York Mets

The Mets have been consistently inconsistent, now sitting at 37-41. Pete Alonso continues to keep them afloat with his 27 home runs and 61 RBI. Steven Matz will pitch here, going 5-5 with a 4.27 ERA so far.

Prediction: Phillies $1.80

I think the Phillies are a better side, with a stronger batting lineup and better pitching staff here. Combine that talent edge with a strong home field and they look good value at this price.

Chicago Cubs

The Cubs are looking like a legit playoff contender, now 42-35 this season. 1^st Baseman Anthony Rizzo has been excellent, totalling 19 home runs and 54 RBI. Ace Jon Lester will pitch here, going 6-5 with a 4.13 ERA.

Atlanta Braves

The Braves have continued their stellar recent form, now sitting at 46-32. Freddie Freeman has been on a tear of late, going for 21 homers and 61 RBI. Julio Teheran will pitch here, going 5-5 with a 3.40 ERA this season.

Prediction: Cubs $1.85

While Lester hasn’t had his best season, I still think he’s a premier pitching option in this league. I expect him to control the game here, while Chicago’s big hitting does enough to seal the home win.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks got a much-needed win over the Giants yesterday, moving to 39-40. Tim Locastro led off well, going for 2 hits and 2 clutch RBI in the win. Zack Greinke will pitch here, going a solid 8-3 on the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers are arguably the premier side in baseball, now sitting at 54-25. Cody Bellinger has been outstanding, totalling 25 home runs and 61 RBI to lead the way. Ace Clayton Kershaw will pitch here, going an excellent 7-1 with a 2.85 ERA.

Prediction: Dodgers $1.67

While Greinke is an outstanding pitcher, it’s tough to fade Kershaw at a price like this. He has the much stronger hitters behind him and I expect a strong night from the Dodgers offence to propel them to victory here.