Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies enter this one at 6-2 after yet another good win, beating Minnesota 2-1 at home last time out. Rhys Hoskins was the main man offensively, registering 2 hits and 2 clutch RBI to seal the win. Zach Eflin was also fantastic on the mound, striking out 5 and allowing only 1 earned through 7.

Washington Nationals

The Nationals got back to winning ways last time out with an impressive 12-9 win over the Mets. Anthony Rendon starred offensively with 3 RBI, while Adam Eaton and Kurt Suzuki both had 2 a piece. Max Scherzer had another controlled display on the mound, striking out 7 batters through 6 innings.

Prediction: Phillies $1.74

I’ve been riding with the Phillies of late and don’t plan to stop in this one. Led by Bryce Harper, I think they’ll be well up for this against his former side. I also think they’ve got a favourable pitching matchup here, making $1.74 look like great value.

Houston Astros

The Astros got back on track with a season sweep of Oakland, winning yesterday’s tilt 9-8. Aldemys Diaz led the way with 4 RBI, while Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman both had 3 hits apiece. The pitching staff could stand to improve somewhat, however Justin Verlander should help with that here.

New York Yankees

The Yankees have also righted the ship of late, sweeping Baltimore with a 15-3 win yesterday. Gary Sanchez was absolutely outstanding with 6 RBI, overshadowing a very strong 4 RBI day from Clint Frazier. Domingo German delivered a solid display on the mound, allowing just 2 runs through 6 innings.

Prediction: Astros $1.65

While these two sides are relatively evenly matched, the Astros have a huge pitching edge here. Justin Verlander is still one of the premier MLB pitchers, whilst Masahiro Tanaka is erratic at best. I’ll continue to ride with Verlander here in this high-profile clash.

San Francisco Giants

The Giants slumped to 3-7 with another disappointing loss to Tampa Bay, a game where they were held scoreless. Offensively, the G-Men just couldn’t get anything going, with 2 Yangervis Solarte the only man to register multiple hits. They’ll also need more from the pitching staff, with starter Drew Pomeranz only going 4 innings.

San Diego Padres

The Padres finished up their series in St Louis with a relatively poor 4-1 loss to sit 6-4. They dominated the Giants earlier this season, winning 3-1 in their season opening series. Manny Machado and Hunter Renfrow are their main offensive threats and they’ll need to keep producing for San Diego to make the playoffs.

Prediction: Giants $1.80

I think this is a good revenge spot for the Giants here at home. The Padres will be tired from a cross-country flight where the Giants will want to rectify their early-season losses. Especially with ace Maddison Bumgarner pitching, I think they’re rightfully favourites here.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies enter this one off a rare loss, falling 6-2 yesterday to take their season-long record to 5-2. New acquisition Bryce Harper was the only one who could get anything going offensively, registering 2 hits in his 4 at bats. The bullpen struggled late on, with Seranthony Dominguez allowing 3 late runs that put the game out of reach.

Minnesota Twins

The Twins should be commended for their performance yesterday, levelling the series and taking their record to 5-2. Max Kepler led things off with 2 hits and 1 RBI, whilst Eddie Rosario had 3 late clutch RBI to seal the deal. Michael Pineda was also solid from a pitching perspective, registering 5 strikeouts and allowing just 2 earned in 5 innings.

Prediction: Phillies $1.77

Philly look like the best team in baseball right now and I expect them to right yesterday’s loss here. The offence in particular has been strong this season and I can see them having a field day against Jose Berrios. Throw in some solid pitching from Zach Eflin and it should be a comfortable Philly win.

St Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals fell to 3-5 on the year with a disappointing home loss yesterday. This wasted a solid offensive afternoon from Marcell Ozuna, who had 2 RBI in 3 at bats. The pitching staff wasn’t at it either, with the relivers allowing 3 clutch earned runs late on to seal the defeat.

San Diego Padres

The Padres have been in some very solid recent form, winning 3 straight to sit 6-3. Manny Machado and Austin Hedges led the way offensively last time out, both registering 2 RBI in another huge win. The pitching staff also continues to perform very well, with only 2 bad games on the season.

Prediction: Cardinals $1.80

While the Padres have been impressive of late, I think this recent form has them overvalued in the current market. With the likes of Matt Carpenter and Paul Goldschmidt leading the lineup, the Cardinals are a strong offensive side. I like Adam Wainwright as a 4^th pitching option and expect him to get the job done here.

Colorado Rockies

The Rockies fell to a disappointing 3-6 on the season with a poor 7-2 defeat yesterday. Things just haven’t been there offensively for Colorado of late, only scoring more than 2 runs once in their last 6. The pitching staff hasn’t been much better, giving up 17 runs to the Dodgers through the first 2 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Things have been great in LA as of late, with the Dodgers moving to an impressive 7-2. AJ Pollock and Alex Verdugo have been the key offensive contributors, both notching 2 RBI in yesterday’s win. The pitching staff has held up well in Clayton Kershaw’s absence, with Walker Buehler allowing just 1 run through 5 innings yesterday.

Prediction: Dodgers $1.70

The Dodgers are in great form right now and I don’t see anything slowing them down here. It is a battle of the 5^th choice pitchers, but I expect Julio Urias to do enough here. Especially with a dominant offence behind him, $1.70 is great value for LA.

Detroit Tigers

The Tigers enter this one at 5-3 after winning the series opener against the Royals last time out. Josh Harrison and Nick Castellanos led the lineup incredibly well, combining for all 5 runs. Spencer Turnbull was also solid behind the mound, striking out 10 batters and allowing only 2 earned through 6 innings.

Kansas City Royals

After a 2-0 start to the campaign, the Royals enter this one mired in a 4-game losing streak. This is despite some solid offensive displays from Alex Gordon and Jorge Soler, both of whom had 2 hits last time out. The pitching staff could ultimately do better in relief, with Kyle Zimmer allowing 2 crucial late runs to lose the game.

Prediction: Tigers $1.80

With the consistent Matt Moore on the mound, I like the Tigers chances to get another home win here. I think they’re the better team in this matchup and the Royals are definitely struggling right now. As long as the offence continues to show up, $1.80 is great value.

Atlanta Braves

After losing each of their first 3 games to Philly, the Braves righted the ship with a 3-game sweep over the Cubs. Nick Markakis took all the headlines last time out, registering 5 hits, 5 RBI, and an impressive 3 runs himself. The starting pitchers also continue to do a good job, with Max Fried allowing 0 earned through 6.

Miami Marlins

It hasn’t been as good a start to the season for Miami, who were just swept by the Mets in a 3-game series. Aside from Curtis Granderson, the Marlins offence does look rather lacklustre and should struggle this season. The pitching staff has also been in poor form, allowing 6 or more runs in each game against New York.

Prediction: Braves $1.60

I’m high on this Braves team and I expect them to continue their winning run here. They’ve got a very favourable pitching matchup and I expect another solid outing from Kyle Wright. This hard-hitting offence should also dominate against Sandy Alcantara, making the Braves look solid value at $1.60.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The D-Backs return home after a solid road series in San Diego, where they won 2 out of 3. David Peralta and Wilmer Flores continue to provide the bulk of the offence, while Pitcher Zack Greinke even managed 4 RBI in his last start. The pitching staff has been solid yet unspectacular, doing just enough to get the job done.

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox road woes continue, winning just 1 out of 4 in their recent series with Oakland. Andrew Benintendi and Mitch Moreland are key offensive contributors that will need to lift their game. The pitching staff also deserves some blame, having allowed 6 or more runs in 6 of their first 7 games.

Prediction: Red Sox $1.70

Despite their horrendous recent form, I continue to think the Red Sox are undervalued in this market. They are the much more talented team on paper and I rate David Price as a quality left-handed pitcher. I think they can build some momentum in Arizona and tonight’s the night to do it.

San Francisco Giants

The G-Men return home after two relatively tough road series that left them with a 2-5 record. This has been in large part due to some relatively poor pitching and shows this Giants side is far removed from their title runs a few years ago. They still do have some talent offensively, with guys like Evan Longoria and Buster Posey still among the game’s elite.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Rays, on the other hand, have started the season very well and currently sit 5-2. This was despite a relatively poor loss yesterday, where they were held scoreless in a 1-0 defeat to Colorado. On the bright side, the Tampa pitching staff has been phenomenal this season, not allowing more than 2 runs since Opening Day.

Prediction: Giants $2.10

While the Giants have started the season poorly, I think their home opener will bring a renewed sense of optimism to the Bay. I like the pitching matchup for them here and think Dereck Rodriguez can trouble the Rays hitters. Throw in enough pinch hitting from their stout offence and you’ve got a home win for the underdog.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies have had a very strong start to the season since the acquisition of Bryce Harper and currently sit 4-1 on the year. Harper led the way with 2 hits against his former side last time out, whilst Andrew McCutchen added an impressive 3 RBI. The pitching staff was uncharacteristically off, with Aaron Nola allowing 6 earned through just 3 innings.

Minnesota Twins

The Twins have also enjoyed a surprisingly positive start to the year and currently sit a solid 4-1. Willians Astudillo and Mitch Garver have done the damage offensively, combining for 6 hits last time out. The pitching staff has also been relatively solid, allowing 4 or less runs in all but 1 game.

Prediction: Phillies $1.65

Despite a strong start to the year, I’m not necessarily buying this Twins side. Nick Pivetta is an elite pitcher at this level and I think he can trouble Minnesota’s hitters. Jake Odorizzi isn’t the same threat and I expect Philly’s offence to propel them to a win here.

Houston Astros

The Astros have had a surprisingly poor start to 2019 and actually find themselves a dismal 2-5. Things just haven’t been there offensively as they’ve scored 2 or less runs in 5 of their last 6 games. With the likes of Jose Altuve, Michael Brantley, and Alex Bregman forming the base of their batting lineup, I expect this to change soon.

Oakland Athletics

The A’s have somehow already amassed 10 MLB games played, sitting a cool 6-4 in the process. They enjoyed a 7-3 win over Boston last time out, where Stephen Piscotty led the way with 4 hits and 5 RBI. The pitching staff was also very solid in relief, not allowing any runs in the final 6 innings.

Prediction: Astros $1.62

Despite their poor form so far, I’m going on another contrarian play by taking the Astros here. I still think they’re one of the most talented sides in the league and are just going through a rough patch. With Collin McHugh on the mound, I expect a positive turnaround in this one.

New York Mets

The Mets enter this one in very solid form, moving to 5-1 after another win over the Marlins yesterday. Jacob deGrom continued his strong recent pitching form, allowing 0 earned through 6 innings. Offensively, the likes of Robinson Cano and Ahmed Rosario have been leading the way for another solid unit.

Washington Nationals

Things haven’t been great in Washington so far, but they did manage a huge 9-8 victory over Philly yesterday. This was despite a poor performance from pitcher Anibal Sanchez, who was pulled after allowing 4 runs in 4 innings. The offense more than made up for it however, with Anthony Rendon and Juan Soto both managing 3 hits.

Prediction: Nationals $2.15

I expect yesterday’s huge win to galvanize this Nationals side going forward. The offence hasn’t been the problem of late and should continue roaring here. With ace Stephen Strasbourg on the mound, I’ll happily take the underdog here.

Pittsburgh Pirates

After tying their opening series in Cincinnati, these sides will now do Battle in Pittsburgh for the next four nights. Yesterday was another solid outing at home for the Pirates against St Louis, capped off by an impressive pitching display from Jameson Taillon. Combine that with the strong hitting of Josh Bell and Adam Frazier and you’ve got a dangerous playoff contender.

Cincinnati Reds

The Reds moved to a dismal 1-4 this season after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Milwaukee yesterday. This wasted a very impressive pitching display from Juan Castillo, who allowed just 1 run through 7 innings. The offence was definitely the main culprit for the loss, managing a measly 3 hits all afternoon.

Prediction: Pirates $1.80

The Reds have struggled offensively of late and I don’t see that really changing against Jordan Lyles. The Pirates have a very strong home field advantage to go along with an explosive offence. At $1.80, I think the value is on the home side here.

Atlanta Braves

Things didn’t get off to the best of starts for Atlanta this season but they did manage a strong 8-0 win in their series opener with the Cubs. The Sean Newcomb-led pitching staff was on fire, allowing no runs all afternoon. Ozhaino Albies led the way with 3 hits offensively and was capably supported by 2 RBI from Brian McCann.

Chicago Cubs

On the flipside, things couldn’t have started much worse for the Cubs. After losing their season series to Texas, they also suffered an embarrassing opening loss to these same Braves. On the bright side, they did still manage a decent 9 hits offensively, including 2 a piece for David Bote and Mark Zagunis.

Prediction: Braves $1.85

This is definitely a contrarian pick but I fancy Atlanta at home in this one. I think they’re finding an offensive groove and can exploit Yu Darvish here. With the solid Mike Fried on the mound, I’ll take Atlanta at the reasonable $1.85 price.

Cincinnati Reds

The Reds got off to a losing start in their season opener against Milwaukee, narrowly falling 4-3. Tanner Roark could’ve done more from a pitching perspective, having been pulled in the 5^th inning after allowing 3 runs. Yasiel Puig had an impressive 2 RBI in this one, whilst reliable 1^st Baseman Joey Votto should also have a ton of offensive output this year.

Milwaukee Brewers

Things have gotten off to an impressive start for Milwaukee this year, comfortably winning their opening series against St Louis. A strong start from the pitching staff got them a win in Cincinnati in this series opener, allowing only 3 earned runs. Ryan Braun led the way offensively with 2 hits, whilst Jesus Aguilar added 2 clutch RBI.

Prediction: Reds $1.88

Whilst the series hasn’t necessarily gone their way, I still think this Reds team is immensely talented. Luis Castillo is a solid pitcher at this level and can provide a more consistent element to their pitching staff here. With sluggers in Puig and Votto, you can’t count out this Reds offence either.

New York Yankees

It was a surprisingly rocky start to the season for the Yankees, losing their opening series to the very lowly-rated Orioles. They bounced back in the series opener against Detroit, a solid pitching display getting the job done. Brett Gardner and Aaron Judge continue to give this offense a powerful punch, combining for 3 hits in this one.

Detroit Tigers

After tying the season opening series with Toronto, travelling to New York would never be easy for the Tigers. They struggled in the series opener, registering just 2 hits and 1 run all afternoon. Players like Miguel Cabrera and Dustin Peterson are definitely quality hitters, but they need to start showing it soon.

Prediction: Yankees $1.50

Despite a relatively short start price, I think the Yankees are still strong value in this one. They appear to be finding their groove of late, both offensively and out in the field. I think Jonathan Loasiga is a fantastic young pitcher and will show his quality in a strong outing here.

Los Angeles Dodgers

After winning their season opening series against Arizona, the Dodgers suffered a surprise loss to the Giants in their series opener. Their usually strong offence just didn’t have it, scoring 2 runs all afternoon. This wasted a solid display from pitcher Julio Urias, who allowed no earned runs through 5 innings.

San Francisco Giants

Despite an opening series loss, the Giants showed on Monday that it’s not all doom and gloom. The inconsistent Drew Pomeranz had a solid afternoon behind the mound, allowing 2 earned through 5 innings. Brandon Belt was the main man offensively in this one, registering 2 hits and an impressive 3 RBI.

Prediction: Dodgers

Whilst prices for this one aren’t up at the time of writing, I like the pitching matchup for LA here. I think Ross Stripling is a quality starting pitcher and should outdo his opposite number Derek Holland. Combine that with the superior offence and the Dodger should rectify Monday’s loss here.

Washington Nationals

The Nationals finally got on the board this season with a 6-5 win over the Mets last time out. Adam Eaton led the way with an impressive 3 hits, whilst Short Stop Trea Turner carried the offence with 4 RBI. Patrick Corbin did just enough behind the mound, allowing just 2 earned runs through 6 innings.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies continued their perfect start to the season with a strong 5-1 win on Sunday Night baseball last time out. Bryce Harper had a solid afternoon for his new side, registering multiple hits and 1 RBI. Jake Arrieta was his usually composed self behind the mound, allowing just 1 earned run through 6 innings.

Prediction: Phillies $2.75

Whilst Max Scherzer is definitely an elite pitcher, I think the market is overvaluing him in this spot. Philly are still a very strong side, capable of offensive production against anyone. At this price, I’ll happily take the underrated Zach Eflin and the Phillies.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Rays continued their impressive start to the season by opening the series against Colorado with a win. Brandon Lowe and Kevin Kiermaier were dominant offensively in this one, combining for an outstanding 5 RBI. The pitching staff also highlighted its versatility, with a strong night from the bullpen getting things done.

Colorado Rockies

The Rockies had a stellar start to the season against Miami but have now lost each of their last 3 matches. Chad Bettis had a poor game yesterday from a pitching standpoint, allowing 6 earned through just 5 innings. Consistent hitters like David Dahl and Nolan Arenado will need to carry this team offensively going forward.

Prediction: Rays $1.67

I like the pitching matchup for Tampa here, with Blake Snell going against Kyle Freeland. Despite a small payroll, the Rays consistently overperform expectations. Especially with their strong homefield advantage, I like them at this $1.67 price.

Oakland A’s

After losing twice to the Mariners and Japan, the A’s rebounded with 3 wins in 4 against the Angels. Matt Chapman has been a consistent presence near the top of the order, whilst Right Fielder Stephen Piscotty is arguably the team’s biggest hitter. The pitching staff showed their quality against the Angels, only allowing 9 total runs in 4 matches.

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox had a surprisingly poor start to the season, winning only 1 of 4 games in Seattle. A large part of the blame can be heaped on the pitching staff, who allowed 6 or more runs in all 4 games. JD Martinez and Eduardo Nunez did show some promise offensively, combining for 6 RBI in the final game of the series.

Prediction: Red Sox $1.60

Whilst the Red Sox have struggled so far, the problem has been mainly with their pitching staff. With elite lefty Chris Sale back on the mound here, I expect most of those problems to go away here. Combine that with solid offensive output and the Red Sox look tasty at $1.60.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates return home after a strong win in Cincinnati last time out. Trevor Williams had an excellent afternoon behind the mound, allowing just 3 hits and no runs through 6 innings. The offence was also in full force, with both Frazier and Cabrera managing multiple hits in a 5-run outing.

St Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals struggled in their opening series against Milwaukee, losing 3 of 4 total games. It was definitely the bullpen that cost them in yesterday’s loss, allowing 4 earned runs in just 3 innings. Paul Goldschmidt still remains one of the game’s premier 1^st basemen, whilst Paul DeJong had a solid 2 RBI yesterday.

Prediction: Cardinals $2.15

Adam Wainwright is still a very solid pitcher at this level and I expect him to do a solid job for St Louis here. I’m not as sold on Pirates pitcher Chris Archer and really think he could be in for a tough time in this one. At $2.15, there is too much value on St Louis to ignore.

Atlanta Braves

The Braves return home after what was a relatively tough opening series against Philly. Whilst they’ve come up against a very strong Philadelphia offence, the pitching staff just hasn’t been at it so far. Guys like Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson are already firing for the Braves this season, which makes me think they can turn it around here.

Chicago Cubs

The Cubs lost a heartbreaker in the bottom of the 9^th against Texas yesterday to go 1-2. This was in large part due to a poor display from the usually strong pitching staff, allowing 10 earned runs through 9 innings. The offence did show a few signs of light, with both Zobrist and Rizzo registering 2 RBI.

Prediction: Braves $2

Despite a tough start to the seasons, I still think the Braves will be well in playoff contention this season. I think Sean Newcomb is an underrated pitcher in the market and should enjoy a strong season debut here. Getting even money, expect Atlanta to celebrate their home opener in style here.

San Diego Padres

The Padres wrapped up a very solid opening series with a 3-1 win over the Giants yesterday. Chris Paddack was excellent behind the mound, allowing just 2 hits and 1 run through 5 innings. The offence also produced when needed, with both Wil Myers and Austin Hedges managing 2 hits.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Things haven’t been as rosy for the D-Backs, who started the season with a 1-3 series against the fancied Dodgers. Luke Weaver didn’t have his best day at the mound, allowing 6 hits and 5 earned before being pulled in the 5^th. The offence has still been producing however, with Marte, Ahmed, and Weaver all registering 2 RBI.

Prediction: Padres $1.65

The Padres have gotten off to a strong start to the season and I fancy them to continue that here. In addition to a strong home field, I also fancy this pitching matchup and expect Matt Strahm to have a solid outing in this one. As long as the offence can continue humming along, they look strong value here.

Miami Marlins

The Marlins finally got on the board yesterday, with a 7-3 win being their maiden victory of the season. Pablo Lopez got a well-earned win for the pitching staff, whilst Nick Anderson closed the game out nicely. Leadoff hitter Miguel Rojas led the way with an impressive 3 RBI, supported by Curtis Granderson who had 2 himself.

Colorado Rockies

Despite the loss yesterday, the Rockies have started the season positively and look well-positioned going forward. Charlie Blackmon and David Dahl have led the way for a solid offence, both registering 3 RBI this season. The pitching staff also started the season nicely, only allowing 4 runs through the first 2 games.

Prediction: Rockies $1.62

Colorado is comfortably the better side in this matchup and I expect them to extend their dominance here. The right-handed pitching of Jon Gray is solid at this level and I see a strong day for the Rockies defence. Throw in some solid hitting from Blackmon and Dahl and you’ve got the recipe for another road win.

Texas Rangers

The Rangers got their maiden win of the season yesterday with an impressive 8-6 win over the Cubs. Joey Gallo led the way with 3 RBI, whilst Shin-Soo Choo and Asdrubal Cabrera both added 2 each. They also won in spite of a poor day from Edinson Volquez on the mound, who allowed 4 earned through 4 innings.

Chicago Cubs

After a promising opening day for the Cubs, yesterday was somewhat of a disappointment. This was primarily from the pitching staff, where Yu Darvish only went 2.2 innings. Things weren’t too bad from an offensive standpoint, with both Schwarber and Contreras having 2 RBI.

Prediction: Cubs $1.70

I’m a big believer in Cole Hamels and I expect him to win the pitching duel over Lance Lynn in this one. The Cubs offence has also come out the gate firing and I expect at least a few runs here. At $1.70, I think they’re well over the odds to take this one.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies remain undefeated in the Bryce Harper era after getting their second win over Atlanta yesterday. Harper himself enjoyed an RBI in the win, but was overshadowed with 3 each for Realmuto and Franco. Nick Pivetta didn’t have his best day on the mound, but the bullpen was able to pick up the slack.

Atlanta Braves

It isn’t easy for Atlanta having to open things up in Philly but they would’ve hoped for a better start. Young Bryse Wilson struggled in his first start this season, going just 3.1 innings and allowing 4 earned in the process. Freddie Freeman managed an impressive 4 hits yesterday, whilst Dansby Swanson added 2 RBI.

Prediction: Phillies $1.65

Whilst the Braves will be motivated to turn things around, Philly will definitely be up for this primetime game. Jake Arrieta is quality as a 3^rd starter and I expect another masterclass from him today. With Harper set to break out at any moment, I love the Phillies at this price.

Philadelphia Phillies

The fancied Phillies got their season and this series underway with a solid 10-4 win on Friday. Rhys Hoskins and Maikel Franco did the damage offensively, combining for 7 RBI where Bryce Harper didn’t have a single hit. Aaron Nola was unsurprisingly effective on the mound, allowing just 1 earned run in his 6 innings pitched.

Atlanta Braves

Whilst the Braves are definitely a solid lineup, things couldn’t have started much worse for them this season. They did admittedly show some life offensively, scoring on the Philly relievers to make the score more respectable. Their bullpen needs definite improvements, with Luke Jackson and Shane Carle allowing a combined 7 runs.

Prediction: Phillies $1.65

Philly are one of the premier teams in baseball and Nick Pivetta is a very solid starting pitcher. The Phillies offence got off to a flyer last time out and should continue exploiting the Atlanta bullpen. Expect another comfortable home win as they move to 2-0.

Seattle Mariners

The Mariners continued their strong start to the campaign with an impressive 12-4 win in this series opener on Friday. Domingo Santana and Tim Beckham were the 2 key men, combining for a very impressive 7 RBI. Their pitching could admittedly improve somewhat, but this is a fantastic start to the campaign.

Boston Red Sox

With all the pre-season hype, you’d be hard pressed to imagine a worse start to the season for Boston. They struggled mightily offensively, with Benintendi the only player to have multiple RBI. Even the usually reliable Chris Sale was out of sorts, allowing 7 earned runs in just 3 innings.

Prediction: Red Sox $1.65

I think Friday’s disaster was definitely a one-off for this Red Sox side. They’re a deep and talented roster who should be competing deep in the playoffs. With the conistent Venezuelan Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound, I expect a gritty road win here.

Los Angeles Dodgers

It was business as usual for the formidable Dodgers in their first encounter, opening the series with a 12-5 home win. Joc Pederson and Enrique Hernandez led a dominant day offensively, combining for 7 RBI in this one. Hyun-Jin Ryu looked at his best from a pitching perspective, allowing 1 run through 6 innings.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On the contrary, things couldn’t have gotten off to a much worse start for the D-Backs. Christian Walker was the only man who could get things going offensively, contributing a solid 2 RBI. It certainly wasn’t the best day at the office for Zack Greinke, who allowed 7 earned runs through 3.2 innings.

Prediction: Dodgers $1.55

The Dodgers have been the premier NL side in recent seasons, a trend which I expect to continue here. They’ve got a deep and versatile offence which I expect to succeed against the inconsistent pitching of Zack Godley. With the strong Kenta Maeda on the mound tonight, expect another comfortable home win for LA.