MLB Picks Grade July 11th 2026
Milwaukee Brewers +115
- Likely closed: -100 to -105
- CLV: +15 to +20 cents
- Result: Loss
- C+ bet — elite market value despite the result, as Milwaukee closed near favorite money before losing 7-6.
Chicago White Sox -102
- Likely closed: -107 to -110
- CLV: +5 to +8 cents
- Result: Win
- A bet — Chicago beat the market and cashed behind a dominant 1-0 shutout victory.
Los Angeles Angels +160
- Likely closed: +145 to +150
- CLV: +10 to +15 cents
- Result: Loss
- C+ bet — strong plus-money value softened the 5-3 loss, but the Angels could not complete the upset.
Washington Nationals +167
- Likely closed: +165 to +170
- CLV: -3 to +2 cents
- Result: Loss
- C bet — the price was fair and Washington remained competitive before falling 4-2.
Colorado Rockies vs San Francisco Giants Over 8.5
- Likely closed: 8.5
- CLV: 0 runs
- Result: Loss
- D bet — there was no closing-line advantage and the game finished well under the number with only six runs.
Boston Red Sox +127
- Likely closed: +117 to +120
- CLV: +7 to +10 cents
- Result: Win
- A+ bet — excellent plus-money value that beat the market and cashed comfortably in a 4-0 shutout.
Miami Marlins -145
- Likely closed: -152 to -157
- CLV: +7 to +12 cents
- Result: Loss
- D bet — the wager beat the closing market, but a sizable favorite losing 4-1 outright remains a poor result.
Tampa Bay Rays -110
- Likely closed: -108 to -112
- CLV: -2 to +2 cents
- Result: Win
- A- bet — limited market value, but Tampa Bay justified the price with a convincing 6-1 victory.
Philadelphia Phillies -135
- Likely closed: -138 to -145
- CLV: +3 to +10 cents
- Result: Win
- A- bet — Philadelphia beat the market and produced a solid 4-2 road victory.
Kansas City Royals +136
- Likely closed: +130 to +135
- CLV: +1 to +6 cents
- Result: Loss
- D bet — the price offered modest value, but Kansas City was never competitive in a 6-1 defeat.
Texas Rangers -116
- Likely closed: -120 to -125
- CLV: +4 to +9 cents
- Result: Loss
- F bet — positive CLV could not rescue a favorite that was dominated 9-3 and lost outright.
Chicago Cubs -121
- Likely closed: -100 to -105
- CLV: -16 to -21 cents
- Result: Win
- B- bet — the Cubs won 5-3, but the wager carried the card’s worst closing-line value.
Atlanta Braves -115
- Likely closed: -118 to -123
- CLV: +3 to +8 cents
- Result: Loss
- D bet — Atlanta beat the market slightly but managed only one run while losing 4-1 as the favorite.
Toronto Blue Jays +106
- Likely closed: +100 to +105
- CLV: +1 to +6 cents
- Result: Loss
- C bet — a reasonable plus-money position that narrowly missed in an 8-7 loss.
Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 +103
- Likely closed: +1.5 at -105 to +100
- CLV: 0 runs; +3 to +8 cents on price
- Result: Win
- A+ bet — Arizona was backed with a run at plus money and eliminated the spread concern by winning outright 9-2.
Final Grade
- Record: 6-9-0
- Estimated Profit: -3.24 units
- Best Bet: Boston Red Sox +127
- Sharpest Bet: Milwaukee Brewers +115
- Worst Bet: Texas Rangers -116
- Final Grade: C-
The card frequently beat the closing market and delivered excellent plus-money wins from Boston and Arizona, but the 6-9 record, negative return and multiple favorites losing outright outweighed the generally solid CLV.
MLB Games and Odds for July 11, 2026
Complete Saturday pitching matchups, current market odds, start times and television coverage for every scheduled game.
Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates: -117
Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 (+175)
Over -105 / Under -115
Brandon Sproat
Right-Handed Pitcher
Braxton Ashcraft
Right-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Brandon Sproat enters with an above-average strikeout rate, elevated walk risk, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 5.13 ERA and 1.37 WHIP summarize the results, while the 1.6 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Braxton Ashcraft counters with a high-end strikeout profile, strong walk suppression, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 3.24 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 1.0 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk.
The Pick
Athletics at Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox: -105
Chicago White Sox +1.5 (-163)
Over -118 / Under -102
Gage Jump
Left-Handed Pitcher
Erick Fedde
Right-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Gage Jump enters with an above-average strikeout rate, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a fly-ball-leaning batted-ball mix. His 3.77 ERA and 1.30 WHIP summarize the results, while the 0.8 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Erick Fedde counters with a contact-oriented strikeout profile, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 4.34 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 1.6 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk. Erick Fedde’s 5.37 FIP sits 1.03 runs above his ERA, making run-prevention sustainability an important part of the matchup.
The Pick
Los Angeles Angels at Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins: -172
Minnesota Twins -1.5 (+118)
Over -102 / Under -120
Ryan Johnson
Right-Handed Pitcher
Joe Ryan
Right-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Ryan Johnson enters with a moderate strikeout rate, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a fly-ball-leaning batted-ball mix. His 6.99 ERA and 1.55 WHIP summarize the results, while the 2.5 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Joe Ryan counters with a high-end strikeout profile, strong walk suppression, a fly-ball-leaning batted-ball mix. His 2.85 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 0.9 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk.
The Pick
New York Yankees at Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals: +163
Washington Nationals +1.5 (+100)
Over -105 / Under -115
Cam Schlittler
Right-Handed Pitcher
Miles Mikolas
Right-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Cam Schlittler enters with a high-end strikeout profile, strong walk suppression, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 2.01 ERA and 0.93 WHIP summarize the results, while the 0.8 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Miles Mikolas counters with a contact-oriented strikeout profile, strong walk suppression, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 5.78 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 2.0 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk.
The Pick
Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants: -156
San Francisco Giants -1.5 (+144)
Over -109 / Under -111
Kyle Freeland
Left-Handed Pitcher
Tyler Mahle
Right-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Kyle Freeland enters with a moderate strikeout rate, strong walk suppression, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 7.46 ERA and 1.61 WHIP summarize the results, while the 1.9 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Tyler Mahle counters with an above-average strikeout rate, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 5.70 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 1.5 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk. Kyle Freeland’s 4.94 FIP sits 2.52 runs below his ERA, creating the clearest ERA-FIP warning in his profile. Tyler Mahle’s 4.59 FIP sits 1.11 runs below his ERA, making run-prevention sustainability an important part of the matchup.
The Pick
Boston Red Sox at New York Mets
New York Mets: -133
Brayan Bello
Right-Handed Pitcher
Freddy Peralta
Right-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Brayan Bello enters with a contact-oriented strikeout profile, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a ground-ball lean. His 6.34 ERA and 1.67 WHIP summarize the results, while the 1.5 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Freddy Peralta counters with an above-average strikeout rate, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 4.68 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 1.3 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk. Brayan Bello’s 5.02 FIP sits 1.32 runs below his ERA, creating the clearest ERA-FIP warning in his profile.
The Pick
Cleveland Guardians at Miami Marlins
Miami Marlins: -149
Miami Marlins -1.5 (+144)
Over -103 / Under -117
Tanner Bibee
Right-Handed Pitcher
Eury Perez
Right-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Tanner Bibee enters with a moderate strikeout rate, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 4.06 ERA and 1.14 WHIP summarize the results, while the 1.7 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Eury Perez counters with a high-end strikeout profile, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a fly-ball-leaning batted-ball mix. His 3.84 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 1.5 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk.
The Pick
Seattle Mariners at Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays: -115
Tampa Bay Rays +1.5 (-197)
Over -108 / Under -112
Logan Gilbert
Right-Handed Pitcher
Griffin Jax
Right-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Logan Gilbert enters with a high-end strikeout profile, strong walk suppression, a fly-ball-leaning batted-ball mix. His 3.19 ERA and 0.95 WHIP summarize the results, while the 1.2 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Griffin Jax counters with an above-average strikeout rate, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 3.60 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 1.7 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk.
The Pick
Philadelphia Phillies at Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers: +119
Detroit Tigers +1.5 (-149)
Over -124 / Under +103
Cristopher Sanchez
Left-Handed Pitcher
Casey Mize
Right-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Cristopher Sanchez enters with a high-end strikeout profile, strong walk suppression, a ground-ball lean. His 2.62 ERA and 1.16 WHIP summarize the results, while the 0.8 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Casey Mize counters with an above-average strikeout rate, strong walk suppression, a fly-ball-leaning batted-ball mix. His 2.64 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 0.6 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk.
The Pick
Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles: -163
Baltimore Orioles -1.5 (+123)
Over -108 / Under -112
Noah Cameron
Left-Handed Pitcher
Kyle Bradish
Right-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Noah Cameron enters with a moderate strikeout rate, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a fly-ball-leaning batted-ball mix. His 4.77 ERA and 1.45 WHIP summarize the results, while the 1.0 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Kyle Bradish counters with an above-average strikeout rate, elevated walk risk, a ground-ball lean. His 3.75 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 1.1 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk.
The Pick
Houston Astros at Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers: -126
Texas Rangers -1.5 (+163)
Over -102 / Under -118
Peter Lambert
Right-Handed Pitcher
Kumar Rocker
Right-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Peter Lambert enters with an above-average strikeout rate, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 3.26 ERA and 1.15 WHIP summarize the results, while the 1.1 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Kumar Rocker counters with a moderate strikeout rate, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 3.95 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 1.0 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk. Peter Lambert’s 4.27 FIP sits 1.01 runs above his ERA, creating the clearest ERA-FIP warning in his profile.
The Pick
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds: +100
Cincinnati Reds +1.5 (-156)
Over -114 / Under -106
Javier Assad
Right-Handed Pitcher
Nick Lodolo
Left-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Javier Assad enters with a contact-oriented strikeout profile, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 4.15 ERA and 1.10 WHIP summarize the results, while the 1.6 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Nick Lodolo counters with a contact-oriented strikeout profile, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a relatively balanced batted-ball profile. His 4.68 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 1.2 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk.
The Pick
Atlanta Braves at St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals: +100
St. Louis Cardinals +1.5 (-171)
Over +102 / Under -122
Reynaldo Lopez
Right-Handed Pitcher
Matthew Liberatore
Left-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Reynaldo Lopez enters with a moderate strikeout rate, elevated walk risk, a fly-ball-leaning batted-ball mix. His 3.18 ERA and 1.27 WHIP summarize the results, while the 1.1 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Matthew Liberatore counters with a moderate strikeout rate, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a fly-ball-leaning batted-ball mix. His 5.34 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 1.7 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk. Reynaldo Lopez’s 4.24 FIP sits 1.06 runs above his ERA, creating the clearest ERA-FIP warning in his profile.
The Pick
Toronto Blue Jays at San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres: -126
San Diego Padres -1.5 (+163)
Over -105 / Under -115
Trey Yesavage
Right-Handed Pitcher
Walker Buehler
Right-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Trey Yesavage enters with an above-average strikeout rate, elevated walk risk, a fly-ball-leaning batted-ball mix. His 3.31 ERA and 1.08 WHIP summarize the results, while the 0.9 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Walker Buehler counters with a moderate strikeout rate, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a ground-ball lean. His 5.07 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 1.1 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk.
The Pick
Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers: -282
Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-126)
Over -108 / Under -112
Brandon Pfaadt
Right-Handed Pitcher
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Right-Handed Pitcher
Pitching Matchup Analysis
Brandon Pfaadt enters with a moderate strikeout rate, manageable but meaningful walk exposure, a ground-ball lean. His 4.84 ERA and 1.34 WHIP summarize the results, while the 1.5 home runs allowed per nine innings figure identifies how much damage has come through the air. Yoshinobu Yamamoto counters with an above-average strikeout rate, strong walk suppression, a ground-ball lean. His 2.49 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 0.9 HR/9 provide the baseline for comparing traffic, missing bats and extra-base-hit risk.
The Pick
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Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Play: Milwaukee Brewers +115
Moneyline: +115
Grade: B+ (Road-dog value)
Key Edges:
- Brandon Sproat owns a 2.88 ERA over his past five starts
- Sproat has posted a sharp 0.96 WHIP during that stretch
- Milwaukee holds the stronger recent bullpen profile
- Brewers are 29-16 on the road with a +10.1-unit return
- Pittsburgh is 14-22 at home against National League opponents
Read:
Milwaukee offers plus-money value behind Sproat’s improved recent form and the stronger bullpen. The Brewers’ profitable road profile makes the underdog price attractive despite Pittsburgh’s offensive form.
Athletics vs Chicago White Sox
Play: Chicago White Sox -102
Moneyline: -102
Grade: B+ (Home-form edge)
Key Edges:
- Erick Fedde has produced better results at home
- Chicago owns the stronger recent bullpen form
- Athletics have lost 18 of their past 26 games
- Chicago is 29-17 at home with a +13.9-unit return
- The White Sox have the superior home lineup split
Read:
Chicago is priced near even money despite holding the bullpen, home-field and recent-form advantages. Fedde’s stronger home profile creates enough starting pitching support to back the White Sox.
Los Angeles Angels vs Minnesota Twins
Play: Los Angeles Angels +160
Moneyline: +160
Grade: C+ (High-variance dog)
Key Edges:
- Ryan Johnson has a 3.60 ERA over his past four appearances
- Johnson has recorded a 1.10 WHIP during that stretch
- Los Angeles owns the better extended bullpen form
- Minnesota is 8-11 in home day games
- The large plus-money price compensates for the starting pitching gap
Read:
The Angels are a volatile underdog because Joe Ryan owns the stronger overall pitching profile. However, improved form from Johnson, a bullpen edge and Minnesota’s weak home day-game record create upset value at +160.
New York Yankees vs Washington Nationals
Play: Washington Nationals +167
Moneyline: +167
Grade: C+ (Price-driven upset)
Key Edges:
- Washington is batting .266 over its recent 25-game sample
- The Nationals have produced a .480 slugging percentage during that run
- New York is batting only .217 over its past 26 games
- The Yankees are 10-16 during that same stretch
- Washington has a profitable home profile against low-OBP American League teams
Read:
The starting pitching matchup favors New York, but Washington’s offensive form is considerably stronger. At +167, the Nationals provide a price-driven upset opportunity against a struggling Yankees lineup.
Colorado Rockies vs San Francisco Giants
Play: Over 8.5
Total: Over 8.5
Grade: B+ (Starter-volatility over)
Key Edges:
- Kyle Freeland carries a 7.46 overall ERA
- Freeland has an 8.62 ERA in road starts
- Tyler Mahle enters with a 5.70 ERA and 1.49 WHIP
- Colorado is slugging .498 over its past 27 games
- San Francisco is 16-7 to the over as a home favorite in the listed price range
Read:
Both starting pitchers bring substantial traffic and home-run risk into this matchup. Colorado’s strong offensive form and San Francisco’s home over trend support a total above eight runs.
Boston Red Sox vs New York Mets
Play: Boston Red Sox moneyline
Moneyline: +127
Grade: B- (Form-based dog)
Key Edges:
- Boston owns the stronger recent bullpen form
- The Red Sox are 15-9 over their past 24 games
- Boston has generated a positive unit return during that stretch
- New York is 11-16 over its past 27 games
- The Mets are batting only .239 at home
Read:
Boston lacks the cleaner starting pitching profile but holds meaningful edges in bullpen form and recent team performance. The Red Sox are playable as a plus-money dog against a Mets club struggling to generate consistent home offense.
Cleveland Guardians vs Miami Marlins
Play: Miami Marlins -145
Moneyline: -145
Grade: A- (Clear pitching edge)
Key Edges:
- Eury Perez has a 1.06 ERA over his past three starts
- Perez owns a dominant 0.52 WHIP during that span
- Tanner Bibee has a 9.33 ERA in four starts against National League teams
- Cleveland is batting only .216 on the road
- Miami is 19-8 over its past 27 games
Read:
Perez gives Miami a major starting pitching edge against a weak Cleveland road lineup. The Marlins’ strong recent form provides additional support for laying the moderate home price.
Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays
Play: Tampa Bay Rays -110
Moneyline: -110
Grade: B+ (Home-field value)
Key Edges:
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- Tampa Bay is batting .255 over its past 26 games
- The Rays have posted a .421 slugging percentage during that stretch
- Seattle is batting only .218 over its past 24 games
- The Mariners are 20-28 on the road
- Tampa Bay is 34-14 at home with a +14.6-unit return
Read:
The starters are both in quality form, shifting the handicap toward offense and venue. Tampa Bay’s dominant home record and stronger recent lineup production make the Rays attractive near even money.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Detroit Tigers
Play: Philadelphia Phillies -135
Moneyline: -135
Grade: B (Split-matchup edge)
Key Edges:
- Cristopher Sanchez carries a 2.62 ERA
- Sanchez combines a 27.6% strikeout rate with a 57.8% ground-ball rate
- Detroit is batting .229 against left-handed starters
- The Tigers are 12-17 against left-handed starters
- Philadelphia is 19-7 as a road favorite of -110 or higher
Read:
Both starters enter with strong profiles, but Detroit’s struggles against left-handed pitching create the matchup edge. Philadelphia’s profitable road-favorite record supports the moneyline rather than laying the run line.
Kansas City Royals vs Baltimore Orioles
Play: Kansas City Royals +136
Moneyline: +136
Grade: B+ (Live plus-money dog)
Key Edges:
- Kansas City is batting .268 over its past 26 games
- The Royals have posted a .447 slugging percentage during that span
- Kansas City owns the stronger recent bullpen form
- Baltimore is batting only .229 over its past 25 games
- The Orioles are 11-17 against left-handed starters
Read:
Kansas City brings the better offensive form and bullpen profile into the matchup. Baltimore’s struggles against left-handed starters make the Royals a live plus-money underdog behind Noah Cameron.
Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers
Play: Texas Rangers -116
Moneyline: -116
Grade: B (Home-form edge)
Key Edges:
- Texas is batting .262 over its recent 26-game sample
- The Rangers have produced a .426 slugging percentage during that stretch
- Texas owns a strong home bullpen profile
- Houston is batting only .233 over its past 26 games
- The Astros are 5-10 in road divisional games
Read:
Texas holds the stronger offensive and bullpen form while playing at home. Houston’s road divisional struggles make the Rangers a reasonable short favorite at -116.
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds
Play: Chicago Cubs -121
Moneyline: -121
Grade: A- (Offensive-form edge)
Key Edges:
- Chicago is batting .260 over its past 25 games
- The Cubs have recorded a .475 slugging percentage during that stretch
- Cincinnati is batting only .215 over the same period
- The Reds are 6-20 against divisional opponents
- Chicago has a profitable road record against teams in Cincinnati’s win-percentage range
Read:
Chicago owns a significant offensive-form advantage against a struggling divisional opponent. The manageable price and Cincinnati’s poor division record make the Cubs one of the stronger sides on the slate.
Atlanta Braves vs St. Louis Cardinals
Play: Atlanta Braves -115
Moneyline: -115
Grade: A- (Starting-pitching mismatch)
Key Edges:
- Reynaldo Lopez has a 1.42 ERA over his past six appearances
- Lopez owns a 0.89 WHIP during that stretch
- Matthew Liberatore has an 8.02 ERA over his past five starts
- Atlanta holds the stronger recent bullpen form
- The Braves are 23-15 against left-handed starters
Read:
Atlanta owns a clear starting pitching edge with Lopez in excellent form and Liberatore struggling badly. The bullpen advantage and Braves’ success against left-handers strengthen the short road-favorite position.
Toronto Blue Jays vs San Diego Padres
Play: Toronto Blue Jays +106
Moneyline: +106
Grade: A- (Plus-money pitching edge)
Key Edges:
- Trey Yesavage carries a 3.31 ERA and 1.08 WHIP
- Walker Buehler has an 8.93 ERA over his past five starts
- Opponents are slugging .556 against Buehler during that stretch
- Toronto owns the stronger extended bullpen form
- San Diego is batting only .218 at home
Read:
Toronto has the better current starting pitching profile and the stronger bullpen form. Getting plus money against Buehler’s recent decline and San Diego’s weak home offense creates strong betting value.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Play: Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 (+103)
Run Line: +1.5 (+103)
Grade: B (Run-line value)
Key Edges:
- Brandon Pfaadt has allowed one run over his past 10? innings
- Arizona is batting .264 against divisional opponents
- The Diamondbacks own a .428 divisional slugging percentage
- Both bullpens enter with strong recent form
- Los Angeles is 19-28 against the run line at home
Read:
Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives Los Angeles the starting pitching advantage, but Arizona’s improved form makes the underdog run line appealing. Receiving 1.5 runs at plus money provides protection against a close divisional game.
