MLB Handicaps 8/4/24
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MLB Units for August (+1.39 units)
Early Slate
Giants (-108) via DraftKings posted on X
12:30PM CST: Toronto Blue Jays (+215) vs. New York Yankees (-265); Total 9.5
The Yankees offense got back on track yesterday. Now, I think it is time for a get right game for Gerrit Cole. Laying the runs.
Play: Yankees -1.5 (-130) [via DraftKings]
12:30PM CST: Arizona Diamondbacks (+130) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (-155); Total 7.5
Last time Paul Skenes was in Pittsburgh, he lost his first professional start. I think he gets it back today. This should be a great pitching matchup as well. I’ll lay it.
Play: Pirates (-155) [via DraftKings]
12:30PM CST: Milwaukee Brewers (-125) vs. Washington Nationals (+105); Total 9
The Nationals got a great win yesterday but I’m not so sure they replicate that today. This is a total fade of Nats SP Mitchell Parker. He has not been great and the Brew Crews killed him last time they met. This price is too good to pass up. The Brewers price yesterday was a trap. I don’t think that happens again.
Play: Brewers (-125) [via DraftKings]
12:40PM CST: Baltimore Orioles (-130) vs. Cleveland Guardians (+110); Total 8
Corbin Burnes has been great but we might be getting a nice price with the Guardians off a loss. Gavin Williams is a strong pitcher and the Tribe at home have been great. Taking a shot with the plus money.
Play: Guardians (+110) [via DraftKings]
12:40PM CST: Kansas City Royals (-135) vs. Detroit Tigers (+114); Total 9
The Tigers should have a comedown after yesterday’s comeback win on Jim Leyland day. Give me Wacha against Faedo.
Play: Royals (-135) [via DraftKings]
1:00PM CST: Tampa Bay Rays (+136) vs. Houston Astros (-162); Total 8.5
The Rays offense finally woke up yesterday. I am not high on Houston SP Spencer Arrighetti so I will be backing the Rays at this price. Hunter Bigge on the mound. Inexperienced but that may be a good thing.
Play: Rays (+136) [via DraftKings]
1:30PM CST: Boston Red Sox (+105) vs. Texas Rangers (-125); Total 8
The Rangers may have found something last night. I think this is the perfect time to get behind Nathan Eovaldi. The Rangers offense is starting to find itself.
Play: Rangers (-125) [via DraftKings
3:00PM CST: New York Mets (-142) vs. Los Angeles Angels (+120); Total 9.5
It’s hard to bet against Jose Quintana right now. Angels don’t love LHP either. I like the price.
Play: Mets (-142) [via DraftKings]
3:00PM CST: Los Angeles Dodgers (-148) vs. Oakland A’s (+124); Total 8.5
With this short price on the A’s, I cannot get behind Bido. I think the Dodgers are still dangerous going with an opener reliever. I rather take my chances with LA at this number. The plus money isn’t there for Oakland.
Play: Dodgers (-148) [via DraftKings]
3:00PM CST: Colorado Rockies (+190) vs. San Diego Padres (-230); Total 8
Cal Quantrill going against his old team who he has pitched well against. But, Matt Waldron is on the mound for the Friars. Let’s get kinky and go with the UNDER.
Play: UNDER 8 (-110) [via DraftKings]
3:00PM CST: Philadelphia Phillies (-120) vs. Seattle Mariners (+100); Total 7
The Mariners stole one last night. I think the Phillies get revenge in this one with Zach Wheeler on the mound.
Play: Phillies (-120) [via DraftKings]
Evening Slate
6:00PM CST: St. Louis Cardinals (+120) vs. Chicago Cubs (-142); Total 9
Sunday Night Baseball, which means we either try to break even or go for a single to hold onto a winning Sunday. Plays and props, anything goes! Justin Steele is due for a good game. He has had two bad games in a row. The Cubs have also had Miles Mikolas’ number.
Play: Cubs (-142) [via DraftKings]
Prop: Nico Hoerner H+R+RBI OVER 1.5 (-150) [via DraftKings]
Prop: Nico Hoerner Total Bases OVER 1.5 (+110) [via DraftKings]
Prop: Dansby Swanson H+R+RBI OVER 1.5 (-120) [via DraftKings]
Night Slate
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