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    Matt Snyder
    +104
    (60%)
    3-2 in Last 5 MLB Picks
    NYY
    -102
    Money Line
    Picked: Jul 16 @ 10:29pm

    Analysis

    The Yankees offense started to wake back up before the break and it spurred a four-game winning streak. They'll love seeing Roki Sasaki (8.61 ERA last five starts), who is prone to walks and home runs. I'm also expecting a big second half from Gerrit Cole.
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    Bob Konarski
    +510
    (86%)
    6-1 in Last 7 MLB ML Picks
    LAD
    -112
    Money Line
    Picked: Jul 17 @ 4:15pm

    Analysis

    New York’s bats seemed to come alive during its four-game winning streak going into the All-star break. Roki Sasaki, who has an 8.61 ERA and an 8.14 FIP over his last five starts, takes the bump for Los Angeles, as the Yankees are poised to keep the bats rolling. However, the first game following the break, the Yankees have lost three of their last four. Still no Aaron Judge for New York as the Dodgers have the better team overall and the more complete lineup. Gerrit Cole has started to come into his own but New York is still missing a lot of offensive production in the middle of the lineup to start the second half.
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    Alex Selesnick
    PropStarz
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    C. Sale
    Over 17.5
    -165
    Outs Recorded
    Picked: Jul 17 @ 5:55pm

    Analysis

    I’m backing Chris Sale to go six innings plus tonight in what sets up as a nice matchup for the Braves Ace. Sale has been dominant at home where he sports a sterling 1.55 ERA and will face a Texas lineup that is middle of the pack. Sale has made only two starts in July and his last was cut short due to a rain delay so he’s well rested. I like his changes of going at least six innings in what certainly qualifies as a strong matchup for the veteran hurler.
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    Micah Roberts
    #4
    +1182
    (77%)
    10-3-1 in Last 14 MLB Picks
    BOS
    -116
    Money Line
    WIN
    Picked: Jul 16 @ 7:57pm

    Analysis

    The Red Sox have won nine games in a row, but the question is whether the All-Star break slowed their groove. Did the Red Sox forget about their daily mindset and routine after the 4-day All-Star break? They play Tampa Bay out of the gate to start the second half, who have beaten the Red Sox four straight meetings and six of seven. Griffin Jax has had some success lately and beat the Rays 8-4 his last time facing them on May 7, where he pitched four innings and allowed three runs. Left-handed Boston rookie pitcher Jake Bennett has a 2.64 ERA in eight career starts. The Rays have only won four of their last nine games. Red Sox to win.
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    Matt Severance
    +464.5
    (79%)
    15-4 in Last 19 MLB Player Props Picks
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    Y. Diaz
    Under 1.5
    -182
    Hits
    WIN
    Picked: Jul 17 @ 12:55pm

    Analysis

    I'd like to have something going in this early game. Can't really see a side or total I like, so let's throw literally a few bucks down on Tampa Bay's Yandy Diaz to not get at least two hits. That means I will be super-engaged in the top of the first because if Diaz gets a hit, then probably I am toast. But if not ... looking great. Diaz is hitting .370 at home but .273 away. The model has him at 0.53 hits for Game 1 of the doubleheader. This should be at least -200 imo.

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