MLB Picks

The Dodgers haven’t fared well against left handed pitching this season but they did light up Padres lefty Paddock last night for six runs in three frames. Read on to see why Zank is playing the runline tonight.

After a nasty start to the season the Royals have won give of their last six and may be still undervalued by the linesmaker. Read on to see why Dan thinks their worth a bet at plus money tonight.

Milwaukee Brewers (7-9) vs. Chicago Cubs (12-3), 8/13/20 Time: 7:15 pm ET Thursday, Aug. 13 Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL Listed Pitchers: Yu Darvish (2-1, 2.12) vs. Brett Anderson (0-1, 5.40) TV: Fox Moneyline: Brewers +160/Cubs -180 (Bovada - 50% Bonus + Credit...

The Twins with Maeda appear to be the logical choice over the Brewers with a struggling Lauer on the mound. Will Dan ride Minnesota and lay the small number?

Two hot teams meet in Cleveland tonight when the Indians host the Cubs. Jon Lester is expected to start for Chicago with Cleveland countering with Adam Plutko. Get our prognosticator’s top picks on the side and total.

The Phillies will be playing their fourth game in three days when they host the high flying Braves. Nevertheless the oddsmaker has listed Philadephia as a -142 favorite. Read on to get Dan’s betting opinion.

The Indians and White Sox play the rubber match on Sunday with Bieber going for the Tribe and Gioloto taking the mound for the Chisox. Zank digs into the numbers.

It looks like the oddsmaker has this line right on the money making the Dodgers a massive -300 favorite. The value may lie in the runline. Find out why.

The Pirates have been hitting better in their past two with 19 runs scored, but keep in mind this club is still a putrid 3-11 on the season. Are they worth backing as a small favorite this afternoon? Get our baseball prognosticator’s take and suggested wager.

Coming into the season, the Milwaukee Brewers looked like an offensive juggernaut. The team currently sits 27th in total bases. Don’t expect that to hold up though. Check out Dan’s take on the Friday tilt between the Cinci/Milwaukee where oddsmakers have made the Brew Crew a +116 home underdog.

The Indians starter Civale has the better back numbers, but rookie Cease did look a lot sharper in his second out after getting blown up in his seasonal debut. Zank breaks it all down.

The Astros having been killing the ball 34 runs in their last five games. The D’Backs bats woke up big time with 14 runs in their latest making the OVER seem like a solid bet. Read on to see what our capper is playing.

The Yankees send out lefty Montgomery and the Phillies counter with Eflin who will be making his forst start this season. Zank digs into the numbers and gives out his top pick for this game.

Runs should be at a premium Wednesday as two underrated pitchers in Garrett Richards and Ross Stripling duel as the Padres and Dodgers meet up for the rubber match in the series.

The Rays broke off a nasty five-game losing streak taking the opener versus the Red Sox who with the loss have now dropped four straight. Will Tampa Bay be able to double up with Yarborough getting the ball? Get Dan’s take and suggested wager.