Cincinnati Reds

The Reds return home after an impressive road series win over the Padres. Their pitching was particularly strong, allowing 2 runs or less in 3 of the 4 games. Left Fielder Derek Dietrich appears to be rounding into form nicely, currently leading the clubhouse with 13 RBI this season.

Atlanta Braves

The Braves make the trip to Cincinnati after an impressive series win of their own, downing Cleveland 2-1. Josh Donaldson led the way offensively, going off for 3 hits and 4 RBI last time out. Max Fried was also solid from a pitching perspective, striking out 6 batters and allowing just 2 earned runs.

Prediction: Braves $1.96

Despite being slight underdogs here, I really fancy the Braves in this one. Cincinnati has largely struggled this season and I think they’re overrated off just 1 series win. I think Kevin Gausman has a solid day pitching and they take the outright win at $1.96.

Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles home form continues to be atrocious, after they were crushed in this series opener yesterday. Their offence continues to struggle, with Tre Mancini the only batter to register an RBI. The relief pitching also needs to improve, with Tanner Scott and Miguel Castro allowing 6 earned in less than an inning combined.

Chicago White Sox

The White Sox got their series with Baltimore started with a bang yesterday in a dominant victory. Jose Abreu and James McCann were killing it offensively, combining for 6 hits and 9 RBI through the first 8 innings. Manny Banuelos was solid yet unspectacular behind the mound, allowing 0 earned through 4.

Prediction: White Sox $1.77

The plan in this series is to keep backing the White Sox until they let me down. Their offence is rounding into form nicely and the Orioles pitching staff just can’t contain them. With Ivan Nova back on the mound, I think they’re great value at this price.

Los Angeles Angels

Things just haven’t gone to plan for the Angels this season, winning just 9 of their first 22 games. They’ve also fallen behind early in their series opener with the Yankees here. Projected pitcher Chris Stratton has largely struggled this season, allowing an ERA of 7 through 18 innings so far.

New York Yankees

Two comfortable wins over the Red Sox last week may end up ultimately changing the course of the Yankees season. They’ve looked a different side since then, claiming a series win over the Royals before taking an early lead in game 1 vs the Angels. The return of Domingo German should do wonders here as he’s allowed an ERA of just 2.37 through 19 innings.

Prediction: Yankees $1.88

With the Angels poor recent home form, I just think the Yankees are comfortably the better side here. They’ve got a strong pitching edge in this one with a dominant offence to match. This often isn’t the case, but the value is heavily on New York here.

Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles enter this one at 8-15 after getting swept at home to Minnesota. Both their pitching and defence was absolutely atrocious, allowing a combined 26 runs in these 3 contests. The offence has been mildly better, with Designated Hitter Renato Nunez banging in 3 RBI on Sunday.

Chicago White Sox

The White Sox have also largely struggled this season and make the trip to Baltimore after falling in their series with Detroit. Yoan Moncada has been their main offensive threat this season, going for 6 homers and 18 RBI so far. Projected pitcher Manny Banuelos has been average, allowing an ERA just under 3.5 through his 10 innings.

Prediction: White Sox $1.85

While the White Sox aren’t in great form, the Orioles have an atrocious 1 home win all season. Their pitching staff is atrocious right now and I think the Chicago offence can really go at them here. At close to even money, the value is definitely on the road side.

Houston Astros

We cashed a nice ticket on Texas yesterday after they upset the Astros in a thrilling 11-10 encounter. Collin McHugh had one of his worst days on the mound, allowing 9 earned through just 3.1 innings. This masked another great offensive day from Houston, led by Left Fielder Alex Brantley who had another 2 RBI.

Minnesota Twins

The Twins make the trip to Houston in great spirits, sweeping the lowly Orioles on the road. Left Fielder Eddie Rosario has been an offensive dynamo this season, already reaching 9 homers and 20 RBI. Projected pitcher Jake Odorizzi has been somewhat shaky, allowing an ERA of 4.76 this season.

Prediction: Twins $2.60

The Astros are definitely one of the premier teams in baseball but I think the market has started to overvalue them of late. Minnesota are a very capable opponent and they’ve definitely got the ability to steal an upset here. If Odorizzi can pitch at his best, I really like this $2.60 price point.

Los Angeles Angels

After three straight losses to the Mariners, the Angels finally got back to winning ways in the series finale. Mike Trout continues to lead the way after his huge new contract, currently sitting on 6 homers and 14 RBI this season. Designated Hitter Tommy La Stella has also been productive of late, registering 2 RBI to seal the close win.

New York Yankees

The Yankees are finally back above .500 after series wins over the Red Sox and Royals in their last 2. Clint Frazier is really finding his form offensively, enjoying 17 RBI in just 17 appearances this season. Projected Pitcher JA Happ has struggled mightily this season, allowing an ERA over 7 through 18 innings.

Prediction: Yankees $1.85

While the pitching issues of Happ to concern me, the Angels pitching situation is also in flux. The Yankees are in the much better form of the two sides and have the more dynamic and versatile offence. With the odds suggesting this is basically a toss-up, I think New York are very much undervalued.

Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles have gotten off to a poor start in their series with Minnesota, losing the first game and finding themselves down 13-2 in the second. The pitching performance from Alex Cobb was atrocious, allowing 10 hits and 9 runs through just 2.2 innings. Things have admittedly picked up offensively of late, with Dwight Smith Junior looking like a force at Left Field.

Minnesota Twins

The Twins had one of their better wins of the season yesterday to move to a respectable 11-7. Mitch Garver and Jonathan Schoop led the way offensively, combining for 7 RBI in just the first 4 innings. Martin Perez also had one of his better pitching displays this season and held the Orioles offence in check.

Prediction: Twins $1.65

The Twins are easily the better side here and I expect them to register their 3^rd straight win this series. Their offence is on a tear right now and if this can continue, they look fantastic value at $1.65.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates moved to 12-6 with their second straight win over the Giants yesterday. Short Stop Cole Tucker proved to be the difference, going for 2 clutch RBI in the 2-run win. Jameson Taillon was also on point from a pitching perspective, allowing just 1 earned run all afternoon.

San Francisco Giants

The Giants moved to 8-14 after another disappointing loss in Pittsburgh yesterday. The offence was again anaemic, with only Steven Duggar registering an RBI. Derek Holland did enjoy 7 strikeouts through 5 innings but ultimately adds another loss to his record this season.

Prediction: Pirates $1.60

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I’ve had success backing Pittsburgh in each of the first 2 games this series and plan to continue doing so here. Their offence has been in fine form and I think Chris Archer has a strong edge in the pitching matchup with Dereck Rodriguez.

Texas Rangers

The Rangers have enjoyed a relatively solid start to their MLB campaign, winning 10 of their first 18 games. Joey Gallo has done a great job leading the offence, managing a team-high 7 homers and 16 RBI this season. Projected pitcher Shelby Miller has admittedly struggled with an ERA of 9 through 10 innings so far.

Houston Astros

The Astros continue to loom as one of the best teams in baseball, winning 13 of their first 19 games this season. Jose Altuve and George Springer have packed a very solid offensive punch, combining for 31 RBI on the year. Pitching ace Colin McHugh has also been outstanding, allowing an ERA under 2 through 23 innings.

Prediction: Rangers $2.75

Despite McHugh’s dominance, I think the Rangers are somewhat undervalued at this price. They’re offence has been particularly solid of late and I think they can get a few runs here. If Shelby Miller gets back to his usual best, they’ve got every chance of a win at $2.75

Oakland A’s

The A’s have enjoyed a relatively solid start to the season so far, winning 11 of their first 21 games. Left Fielder Khris Davis has been the man offensively, going off for 10 homers and 21 RBI so far. The pitching staff has also performed admirably, led by starters Brett Anderson and Frankie Montas.

Toronto Blue Jays

Things haven’t started as well in Toronto, with the Blue Jays sitting at 8-12 through their first 20. Justin Smoak and Teoscar Hernandez have been their offensive linchpins, combining for 25 RBI so far. Matt Shoemaker has been very solid behind the mound, allowing a 1.75 ERA through 25 innings.

Prediction: A’s $1.70

While Shoemaker has started the season well, I think he is somewhat overvalued in the market here. The Blue Jays offence has struggled all season and I don’t think they’ve got the juice against Mike Fiers. At $1.70, this looms as a routine win for Oakland.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates have also raced out the blocks and started their series with the Giants yesterday with a solid home win. They are still heavily reliant on 1^st Baseman Josh Bell, the only hitter to register double digit RBI on the season. Projected pitcher Jameson Taillon has also been solid, allowing an era of 3.5 through 22 innings.

San Francisco Giants

The Giants have had a tough start to the campaign, which is definitely reflected in their record. Home runs have been hard to come by for a relatively anaemic offence, with only 15 on the season. Projected pitcher Derek Holland hasn’t pulled up any trees either, with an ERA over 4 this season.

Prediction: Pirates $1.62

The Pirates have a strong home field advantage and should be too strong for the Giants here. I think they’ve got the pitching edge in this matchup and solid enough hitting to take advantage.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Rays came into this series with a 14-5 record but appear on the verge of falling in the opening game. Center Fielder Austin Meadows has been a revelation this season, having put up 6 homers and 17 RBI’s so far. Ace Charlie Morton has also looked very strong, allowing an ERA of 2.18 in over 20 innings.

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox have endured a surprisingly slow start to the campaign, winning just 6 of their first 19. Mitch Moreland has been effective offensively, leading the clubhouse with 5 homers and 12 RBI. Projected pitcher Rick Porcello has been dreadful so far this year, allowing an ERA over 11 through 11 innings.

Prediction: Rays $1.67

After a series opening loss yesterday, I expect the Rays to put things right in this matchup. Based on current form, they’ve got a huge edge in the pitching battle. I think their offence can really get going here and should prove enough for a comfortable win.

Miami Marlins

The Marlins enter this one in some pretty atrocious form, getting swept by the Cubs last time out to sit 4-15. Their offence was a major problem throughout this series, scoring just 2 total runs in the 3 games combined. The pitching staff wasn’t great either, allowing 17 runs in the process.

Washington Nationals

The Nationals enter this one in much better form, a series win over the Giants moving them to 9-8. Anthony Rendon and Juan Soto have been the definite clubhouse leaders this season, already combining for over 30 RBI. With Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg leading the pitching staff, I expect them to be in playoff contention all year.

Prediction: Nationals $1.74

The Nationals are comfortably the better team here and I expect them to build on their strong recent form. I can’t see a renaissance for the Miami offence here, making Washington look very good value at $1.74.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates have had a relatively strong start to the 2019 campaign, winning 10 of their first 16 games. Josh Bell has led the side with 3 homers and 13 RBI, but none of his other teammates have even 10 RBI. A lot has fallen on the pitching staff, with Joe Musgrave and Trevor Williams doing a particularly good job.

San Francisco Giants

The Giants moved to 8-12 after a series loss to Washington earlier this week. Kevin Pillar and Steven Duggar have been the offensive leaders this season, combining for 23 RBI on the campaign. The pitching staff has also looked solid throughout and will be boosted by another start from ace Madison Bumgarner here.

Prediction: Pirates $1.85

While Bumgarner is a great pitcher, I think he’s getting too much respect from the market here. This Pirates team is very solid and should take care of business at home here. At $1.85, I think the value is too strong to ignore.

Detroit Tigers

The Tigers moved to 9-9 with a win in their series opener over Chicago last time out. Nicholas Castellanos and Grayson Greiner led the way here, both putting up 3 hits and 2 RBI. Detroit have also enjoyed some high quality pitching this season, particularly from 28-year-old Matthew Boyd.

Chicago White Sox

It hasn’t been a dream start for the less publicized Chicago side, who have won just 7 of their 18 games this season. Yoan Moncada has been a revelation offensively so far, leading the side with 5 Home Runs and 16 RBI on the campaign. The pitching staff has admittedly struggled, particularly starters Ivan Nova and Reynaldo Lopez.

Prediction: Tigers $1.95

As the slight underdogs in this one, I fancy the Tigers to extend their series lead here. I think they’re narrowly the better side and enjoy a pitching advantage with Jordan Zimmerman. If their offensive form can keep up, $1.95 looks very tasty indeed.

Colorado Rockies

Things are actually looking up in Colorado, with 3 straight wins moving them to 6-12. The offence was really going in an 8-2 win last time out, led by 3 RBI from Raimel Tapia. The pitching staff has also been much improved, with Jon Gray allowing just 1 run in his 7 inning stint.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies moved to an impressive 11-6 with a 3-2 win over the Mets last time out.  Jake Arrieta delivered another masterclass on the mound, going through 8 innings relatively unscathed. It has been a solid yet unspectacular start to life in Philly for Bryce Harper, who has 4 homers and 10 RBI on the season.

Prediction: Phillies $1.88

I think a few recent wins from the Rockies have really overinflated their price in this one. Philly are still the better team and are also in rather strong form. At near even money, I’ll gladly take the Phillies in this one.

Los Angeles Angels

It hasn’t been the best start to the season for the Angels, who have been victorious in just 8 of their first 17 games. Mike Trout has put up some solid numbers, leading the way with 5 homers, 12 RBI, and a .368 average. The Angels will be after better performances from Albert Pujols, who has just a .216 average on the year.

Seattle Mariners

After 13 wins in their first 15 games, the Mariners have now been swept in consecutive series, losing each of their last 6 games. This was despite a solid day from the pitching staff yesterday, who managed 11 strikeouts and allowed just 1 run. Domingo Santana has been absolutely huge at Right Field this year, going for 24 RBI so far.

Prediction: Angels $1.85

Given the Mariners horiffic form, I like the look of the home Angels in this one. They’ve been very strong at home this year and have some capable hitters in their lineup. Also enjoying the pitching advantage, I give them the edge at $1.85.

San Diego Padres

The Padres enter this series after surprise consecutive losses to Colorado that have moved them to 11-8. Their offence has been surprisingly anaemic of late, with only Fernando Tatis registering more than 10 RBI this season. Chris Paddack has allowed an ERA of just 1.29 in his 3 starts and should provide the goods here.

Cincinnati Reds

The Reds have definitely had a poor start to the campaign, sporting a 5-12 record through 17 games. Tanner Roark hasn’t been great from a pitching perspective, allowing a 4.30 ERA so far. They could also use more production from star 1^st Baseman Joey Votto, who has just 1 homer and 3 RBI on the year.

Prediction: Padres $1.60

Chris Paddack has been en fuego so far this season and I see that continuing against a struggling Reds batting lineup. As long as the Padres can muster a few runs offensively, I don’t see them having much trouble here.

Milwaukee Brewers

After an impressive series win over the Dodgers, the Brewers have also started nicely against St Louis. They managed an impressive 10-7 win in the series opener, with Christian Yelich going off for 7 RBI. The pitching staff has been somewhat concerning recently, but excellent offensive performances continue to cover for it.

St Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals have been a very inconsistent side this season, currently sitting at 9-8. Their offence has admittedly been purring at times, with 3 players already registering at least 10 RBI on the season. Michael Wacha on the mound in this one does somewhat concern me, having put up a 5.28 ERA on the season.

Prediction: Brewers $1.74

It’s a relatively simple proposition for me here. I think the Brewers are the more talented side, have the better pitcher, and a strong home-field advantage. At $1.74, I’ll take those advantages all day long.

Seattle Mariners

The Mariners started the season very strongly with 13 wins in their first 15, however they have tailed off of late. After getting swept by Houston, they opened their series against Cleveland with a 4-6 loss. This was despite a solid day at the office for Domingo Santana, who had 3 hits and 1 RBI.

Cleveland Indians

The Indians are looking to rebound here after a sweep at the hands of the lowly Royals. Their offence just wasn’t where it needed to be, combining for just 1 run over the first 2 games. The pitching could also stand to improve, having allowed 20 runs over that 3-game series.

Prediction: Mariners $2.20

Both of these sides are in relatively poor form and I’m going to take the home underdog here. I think Seattle are a very talented side and have a chance to rebound in this series. Erik Swanson is an underrated pitcher in the market and I think he gets the job done here.

Washington Nationals

The Nationals have been poor this season after Bryce Harper’s departure, winning just 7 of their first 14. They’re on the verge of another upset to the Giants, currently trailing 4-1 in the sixth. While Anthony Rendon does have 17 RBI this year, they’re really missing that second hitter to help lift the offence.

San Francisco Giants

The Giants just aren’t the same team as their early 2010’s championship runs, winning just 7 of their first 17 this year. Buster Posey is still there, however he only has a measly 1 RBI this season. Madison Bumgarner looks to be fully back from his injury, pitching 26 innings this year with an ERA just over 3.

Prediction: Nationals $1.67

While the Nationals haven’t been in strong recent form, the market appears to be undervaluing them here. Too much respect is being paid to Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija for a few solid performances. At $1.67, I’ll take the more talented home fave here.

New York Yankees

Things just haven’t gone to plan for the Yankees this season, with just 6 wins in their first 15 matches. This was capped off by a series loss to the lowly Chicago White Sox last time out. The pitching staff simply has to perform better, with Masahiro Tanaka being subbed after allowing 5 runs in 4 innings yesterday.

Boston Red Sox

Coincidentally, things aren’t all that much better for the Red Sox, who are just 6-11 on the season. Things may have reached breaking point yesterday after an embarrassing 8-1 home loss to Baltimore. With guys like Dustin Pedroia and Xander Bogaerts manning the batting lineup, you have to think an improvement is coming.

Prediction: Yankees $1.92

With both of these sides in uncharacteristically poor form, I’ll give the edge to the home team here. They’ve got the rest and travel advantage as well as the better pitcher in this lineup. I can see a big day out from Aaron Judge en route to a home win.

Miami Marlins

The Marlins continue to sit at the MLB cellar, only winning 4 of their 17 games so far. The offence has definitely been a major problem for Miami, who’ve only scored more than 1 run once in their last 7. Things also need to improve from a pitching perspective, with Trevor Richards allowing 5 earned runs yesterday through 4 innings.

Chicago Cubs

Things haven’t been great for the Cubbies this season, however a series with the Marlins could be just what the doctor ordered. They got things off to a nice start in the series opener, registering a comfortable 7-2 win. Wilson Contreras and David Bole both had themselves strong days, knocking in 3 RBI each.

Prediction: Cubs $1.70

Even at $1.70, I think the Cubs are relatively good value here. With ace Jose Quintana on the mound, I just don’t see the Marlins offence having much success. If Contreras and Bole can keep this up, it should be another relatively comfortable win.

San Diego Padres

The Padres have been a surprise packet this MLB season, winning 11 of their first 17 clashes. They’ve enjoyed strong series wins over the Giants, Cardinals, and Diamondbacks so far. Fernando Tatis has led the way this year, notching 5 homers and 11 RBI to set a great pace for the season.

Colorado Rockies

Things haven’t been as good for the Rockies, winning just 4 of their first 16 encounters this season. This included relatively comfortable series losses to the Rays, Dodgers, Braves, and Giants. The offence has been a major problem, only once scoring more than 2 runs in their 4-game series with the Giants.

Prediction: Padres $1.74

Despite their poor form this season, a lot of early money has come in on Colorado here. I disagree with this sentiment and can see another cruisy win for the Padres at home. If Nick Margevicius can give a solid 5-6 innings, it should be comfortable for San Diego here.

Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies got back to winning ways yesterday, moving to 9-5 after beating Miami in a 14-inning thriller. Jean Segura led the way with 2 hits and 2 RBI, while Scott Kingery added a crucial 3 hits late down the lineup. Vince Velasquez was also strong from a pitching perspective, allowing just 1 run through 6 innings/

New York Mets

The Mets have enjoyed a relatively solid start to the season, winning 9 of their first 14 games. Their offence has been in particularly strong form of late, scoring 19 runs in their last 3 full games. The pitching has been somewhat of a mixed bag, however Jake Wheeler enjoyed 8 strikeouts and just 2 earned runs in his last start.

Prediction: Phillies $1.85

Despite some shaky recent form, I think Philly is the better side here and deserve to start as favourites. Aaron Nola gives them the pitching advantage here, one that their elite offence should drive home. Philly should be a firmer favourite in this one and I’ll happily take them at $1.85.

Minnesota Twins

The Twins enter this one in particularly good form, winning both of their recent clashes with Detroit. Eddie Rosario and CJ Cron have been lights out offensively, combining for 5 RBI in their most recent win. Jose Berrios has also pitched very well, striking out 7 and allowing just 2 runs last time out.  

Toronto Blue Jays

It simply hasn’t been a great start to the campaign for Toronto, winning just 5 of their first 16 games after another loss to Tampa Bay. The relief pitching staff has been woeful, allowing a crucial 5-run 8^th inning to cost them yesterday’s game. The offence does also need to pick up, with Billy McKinley and Freddie Galvis the only men offering any resistance at the moment.

Prediction: Twins $1.77

Minnesota is flying high, while Toronto is looking like one of the league’s worst sides. The Twins have fared particularly well at home this season, which I expect to continue here. Their offence is hugely consistent right now, making them strong value at $1.77.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers got back to winning ways last time out, with a solid 7-1 win over Milwaukee. Alex Verdugo and Chris Taylor led the way, both registering multiple hits and RBI. Ross Stripling was also stellar on the mound, allowing just 1 run through 8 innings.

Cincinnati Reds

The Reds have been somewhat more respectable of late and currently sit at 5-9. Jesse Winker has provided some solid offence of late, pouring in 3 RBI in yesterday’s loss to St Louis. The pitching staff has also been better, allowing 2 runs or less in 4 of their last 5 games.

Prediction: Reds $2.50

In Clayton Kershaw’s return game, everyone is unsurprisingly on the Dodgers. That said, after such a long layoff, I think there might be some value on the dog here. The Dodgers aren’t in great form and I’ll take my chances here with Cincinnati at strong odds.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays got back to winning ways yesterday, beating Tampa 3-1 to move to 5-10 on the year. Clay Bucholz deserves credit for a stellar pitching performance, allowing just 1 earned run through 6 innings. Lourdes Gurriel also managed a couple of clutch late RBI to seal the win.

Tampa Bay Rays

Despite the relatively poor loss yesterday, the Rays are still a very formidable 11-4 on the season. Austin Meadows continued his strong recent form, managing multiple hits in the defeat. Blake Snell also did everything he could from a pitching perspective, striking out 9 batters and allowing 0 earned runs.

Prediction: Rays $1.70

The Rays are comfortably the more talented team and I expect them to right yesterday’s loss here. Charlie Morton is a solid pitcher at this level and I think he gives them the clear matchup advantage. At $1.70, I’ll gladly take the favorite here.

Chicago Cubs

It hasn’t been the start to the season that the Cubs hoped for, currently sitting at a poor 5-9. They’ve split this series with the Angels so far, losing 6-5 yesterday. This was despite a solid offensive performance from ShortStop Javier Baez, who had 3 hits and 3 RBI in the defeat.

Los Angeles Angels

The Angels moved above .500 yesterday with a 6-5 win over these very same Cubs. This was in large part due to a strong offensive output, with both Justin Bour and Brian Goodwin registering multiple RBI. Chris Stratton wasn’t the best from a pitching perspective, but the return of Trevor Cahill should be a big boost here.

Prediction: Angels $2.25

While the Cubs are a solid team, it just hasn’t come together for them on the field this season. Especially with ace Trevor Cahill on the mound, I think the Angels can easily claim this one and are great value at $2.25.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks haven’t been in the best form of late, losing their first 2 games in this series and down comfortably in the 3^rd. They just haven’t been getting the consistent offensive production needed to register these wins. The pitching performance has been somewhat better, especially Luke Weaver’s 8 strike-outs on Saturday.

San Diego Padres

The Padres continue to impress this season, winning 10 of their first 15 games. Their offence has kept outperforming expectations, led by some strong late-order hitting from Catcher Austin Hedges. Pitcher Matt Strahm also had another solid outing yesterday, going scoreless through the first 5 innings.

Prediction: Diamondbacks $1.70

With the D-Backs likely staring at the possibility of a series sweep, I think they come out motivated in this one. Zack Greinke is back on the mound so I can’t see their pitching problems continuing. An improved performance from their offence should see a comfortable home win in this one.