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    Adam Thompson
    #2
    +297
    (80%)
    4-1 in Last 5 MLB Picks
    TB
    -125
    Money Line
    WIN
    Picked: Apr 16 @ 11:06am

    Analysis

    The White Sox have already revealed their batting order for Thursday’s game. Five of the top seven are batting .203 or worse; only one player has more than two HR and he’s hitting .179. Steven Matz has allowed three runs on four hits with 15 K’s over the last 11 IP. Tampa, meanwhile, has won five straight, scoring five-plus runs in each.
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    Eric Cohen
    EC
    Over 8.5
    -110
    Over/Under
    LOSS
    Picked: Apr 15 @ 11:53pm

    Analysis

    Who knew rain could figure prominently in a domed stadium? If you saw the Milwaukee-Toronto game on Wednesday night, you know what I'm talking about. Nonetheless, don't expect another 2-1 duel with Patrick Corbin and Brandon Sproat pitching in Thursday's matinee. Both teams have potent offenses and neither pitcher is off to a particularly good start in 2026. I think we see double digit runs in this contest.
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    Matt Severance
    #1
    +730
    (74%)
    25-9 in Last 34 MLB ML Picks
    DET
    +100
    Money Line
    WIN
    Picked: Apr 15 @ 10:21pm

    Analysis

    I have listened to all the Discord peeps. Lot of plus-money dogs players daily in MLB, and they have been doing well (Chris420, Lilhati, Tyson). Don't think the Tigers should be underdogs. Frankly my urge is to play +1.5 at -180. Most MLB teams have about a quarter of their games in a given year end in a one-run margin. Since I'm not getting +1 (that and -1 my ideal MLB wagers), I'll basically rub poison ivy on my face and not play a gift +1.5 when I think the number is a bit off. Instead of a full unit at a too-high -180, I'll do a half on this. I try to learn/evolve. Can almost promise the D loses by a run now.
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    Matt Snyder
    +26
    (50%)
    3-3 in Last 6 MLB Picks
    CIN -1.5
    +168
    Spread
    LOSS
    Picked: Apr 15 @ 11:14pm

    Analysis

    Chase Burns was shelled the last time out, but I like a bounce back here against a team that has never seen him and is going so poorly this season. The Giants have actually been arguably the worst team in baseball. I like the now-powerful Reds (Sal Stewart! Elly De La Cruz!) to win easily here at home on getaway day.
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    Adam Thompson
    #2
    +297
    (80%)
    4-1 in Last 5 MLB Picks
    CIN
    -125
    Money Line
    LOSS
    Picked: Apr 16 @ 10:48am

    Analysis

    Chase Burns was knocked around last time out, but that was vs. a hot Angels lineup. This is vs. the Giants, who are averaging two runs per game the last four outings, and have scored 0-2 runs in literally half their games. The Cincy bats at home can get to Tanner Roupp, who historically has not been the same outside of pitcher-friendly Oracle.

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