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    Adam Thompson
    +313
    (58%)
    23-17 in Last 40 MLB ML Picks
    NYM
    +120
    Money Line
    Picked: Aug 6 @ 8:05pm

    Analysis

    Mets rookie LHP Zac Thornton has given up seven earned runs in his last five starts. Thornton, and a bullpen with a 1.65 ERA the last two weeks, combine to face a fumbling Pirates lineup that’s scored exactly two runs in four of five. The Mets scored 13 runs on Thursday to complete a sweep at Cleveland. They scored six runs in all three games vs. a slew of decent Guardians arms. Carmen Mlodzinski will open for the Pirates, and he’s embraced that role. But we prefer the hitting trends of the road side, and Thornton can shut down a team that has the worst OPS vs. left-handers over the last 15 days.
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    Eric Cohen
    +474
    (67%)
    10-5 in Last 15 MLB Player Props Picks
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    L. Arraez
    YES
    +177
    Record An RBI
    Picked: Aug 7 @ 1:33am

    Analysis

    Luis Arraez is hitting cleanup for the Phillies and continues to find himself with plenty of chances to drive in runs behind Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryce Harper. Arraez went 5 for 13 in the three game series vs. Washington, driving in at least one run in each game. On Friday, he faces Blue Jays starter Jose Soriano, who has allowed four hits in nine at bats to the Phillies new second baseman. Expect more RBI chances for the .326 hitter this season.
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    Zack Cimini
    +396.75
    (75%)
    9-3 in Last 12 MLB Player Props Picks
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    B. Stott
    Over 0.5
    +136
    Runs
    Picked: Aug 7 @ 5:56pm

    Analysis

    Jose Soriano will make his debut for Toronto today against the Philadelphia Phillies. This is a tough spot as the Phillies have won five out of six, and had sixteen team hits in yesterday’s win. Bryson Stott is not letting the fact he is hitting at the bottom of the lineup impact his play. He has had ten RBI’s, and eight runs in the last eleven games he has played. Split play on Stott for a run/RBI.
  • expert headshot
    Zack Cimini
    +396.75
    (75%)
    9-3 in Last 12 MLB Player Props Picks
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    B. Stott
    Over 0.5
    +207
    RBI
    Picked: Aug 7 @ 5:57pm

    Analysis

    Jose Soriano will make his debut for Toronto today against the Philadelphia Phillies. This is a tough spot as the Phillies have won five out of six, and had sixteen team hits in yesterday’s win. Bryson Stott is not letting the fact he is hitting at the bottom of the lineup impact his play. He has had ten RBI’s, and eight runs in the last eleven games he has played. Split play on Stott for a run/RBI.
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    Zack Cimini
    +396.75
    (75%)
    9-3 in Last 12 MLB Player Props Picks
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    J. Bleday
    Over 1.5
    +119
    Bases
    Picked: Aug 7 @ 6:04pm

    Analysis

    The Reds have won six out of their last seven games, and now will have another hitter friendly series against the Washington Nationals. JJ Bleday hit his twentieth home run of the season in yesterday’s win over the Athletics. The big key though was it was the first game Bleday had multiple hits since July 8th. Look for Bleday to build off that game whether it’s against starter Cade Cavali or the Nationals bottom rated bullpen. Take Bleday’s combination line over.

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