Major League Baseball Free Picks
Colorado at ATLANTA (-2', -105)
By Jackson Reyes, Featured Handicapper
Had the Padres last night, and another tough-luck loss, as the Diamondbacks won 8-7 in walk-off fashion.
Today I'll bounce back on the junior circuit, as my 40 Dimer from the American League will get us back on track heading into the week.
40 Dime
American League
Dog of the Week
This game has not started
My free winner for Sunday is the Atlanta Braves on the run line against the Colorado Rockies. One hitch, I'm taking the Braves -2 1/2 runs, as they should smoke Colorado, which has proven to be terrible away from Denver.
The Braves come into today's game on a three-game win streak, including two wins over the Rockies by a combined final of 16-5. During the three-game win streak, they've won by a combined final of 22-7.
During their 4-1 run that stretches into a recent road trip, the Braves are hitting .295 and slugging .468 while scoring six runs per game.
The last-place Rockies (13-57) are much more than the worst team in the N.L. West, as they're the only team that hasn't won at least 23 games, and come into this one in a 6-30 road rut.
I won't go any further, as it should be self-explanatory. Braves win big.
1* BRAVES RUN LINE
Chicago at TEXAS (-1', +115)
By Jeffrey Granger, Featured Handicapper
Ready for Winner # 9 of 14?
I'm back on the diamond looking for a very rare 150 Dime Winner.
Headed to the National League West for the showdown in the desert, where the Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres in a critical meeting for both.
The fourth-place Diamondbacks are trying to catch the third-place Padres, who are hoping to stay relevant before going to Los Angeles.
My $10 Bettors have made $5,150 in baseball this season, and today I add to it with a 150 Dime National League West winner.
Biggest Release of the Season Goes Again Today!!!
$10 Bettors up $5,150 in baseball this season
Seventh-Ever
150 DIME
Release of my Career
National League West
Game of the Month
Padres at Diamondbacks
4:10 Eastern
4-2 Roll with MLB 150 Dimers
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13-7 roll with MLB plays 50 Dimes or higher
My free winner for Sunday is the Texas Rangers on the run line, as they should dismantle the Chicago White Sox. I don't trust run lines that much, but on occasion will have one for a freebie, and on rare occasion might see value for a paid play.
Today the Rangers are worth a look as a freebie.
Texas has won three in a row and six of seven behind an offense that has gotten hot since June 7.
During their 6-1 run, the Rangers have scored 51 runs behind 12 homers while hitting .293 and slugging .502. And 31 of their 77 (40.2%) basehits have gone extra.
The White Sox have lost four in a row and are just 7-30 away from the South Side. They're being outscored by 1.7 runs on the road, having been outplated,172-108.
Take the Rangers on the run line.
1* RANGERS RUN LINE
Cincinnati at DETROIT (9un, -120)
By Big Mike Tompkins, Featured Handicapper
It was a sweat, but in the end it was a winner. A long overdue winner at that.
50 Dime
Central Division Best Bet
Cardinals at Brewers - 2:10 ET
MATCHES Saturday's 50 Dime Winner
- Astros 3-2 over Twins -
There isn't much positive to say about this week. It's all about building off of yesterday's winner on this Sunday card.
By the way, Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there today! Enjoy your day.
Look for the hitting to continue today in the Reds-Tigers series finale.
On Friday, it was the Tigers plating 11 runs in an 11-5 win in a game that easily landed Over the total.
On Saturday, it was the Reds plating 11 runs in an 11-1 win in a game that also landed Over the posted total.
Cincy has now played Overs in 3 straight, and 5 of their past 7, while Detroit has landed Over in 3 of their last 4 games.
Wade Miley has made only 1 start this season as he comes back from injury, and it was a bit suspect, with 3 runs allowed in his 5 innings of work.
Meanwhile, Sawyer Gipson-Long has been used as both an opener and a long reliever in A.J. Hinch's rotation, and his numbers are not overwhelming.
With the first 2 games sailing well Over the total, we see a 3rd game also land in the Over column.
5* CINCINNATI-DETROIT OVER
Toronto at PHILADELPHIA (7'un, -115)
By Andy Fanelli, Featured Handicapper
There is only one way to end a losing streak, and that is to provide a winner.
50 DIME
Three-Run Rout
8-5 Winner - Has Not Started
Today I have that winner.
PS - Wishing all of the dads out there a very Happy Father's Day!
If you want to tune into a pitcher's duel this Sunday, why not turn on the Toronto-Philly series finale?
These teams played to a 3-2 final on Saturday in a game that landed Under the total, and Jose Berrios and Zack Wheeler are on pace to even that type of final here on Sunday afternoon in the City of Brotherly Love.
Berrios has allowed only 1 run over his last 3 starts, totaling 18 innings, and his ERA is a scant 1.76 over his last 5 trips to the bump.
Wheeler has had one hiccup over his last 5 starts in which he allowed an un-Wheeler-like 6 runs. In the other 4 starts, it has been 1 run or none.
Look for a pair of dominant hurlers to work their craft on the hill this Sunday at the Bank.
Jays-Phils under.
2* TORONTO-PHILADELPHIA UNDER