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    Prop Bet Guy
    #2
    +2550
    (60%)
    136-91 in Last 227 MLB Player Props Picks
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    T. Mahle
    Under 4.5
    -136
    Pitcher Strikeouts
    Picked: Oct 6 @ 10:50pm

    Analysis

    DraftKings. This is a line Tyler Mahle only has cleared in half of his 10 starts as a Brave, and 7 of his last 18 overall. He’ll now have an ultra short leash in an elimination game for Atlanta, against a strikeout averse Dodger lineup.
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    Angelo Magliocca
    +387
    (57%)
    32-24 in Last 56 MLB Player Props Picks
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    F. Freeman
    Over 1.5
    +137
    Bases
    Picked: Oct 7 @ 9:52am

    Analysis

    Freddie Freeman has been locked in to begin the playoffs, after ending the year hitting just .184 in September. Freeman mentioned that the bye week was huge for him, finding something that needed to be refined in his swing and he had the extra time to make the change. Now, he said he feels great at the plate and the results speak for themselves, having hit a home run in back-to-back games while reaching base in 6/13 plate appearances. Lefties hit just .212 against Tyler Mahle this year, but Freeman collected two hits from three at bats when they faced off. On the away team and running hot, I played 1u on over 1.5 hits, runs, RBI (-106) on DK. Going 0.5u on total bases.
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    Adam Thompson
    #3
    +1995
    (68%)
    50-24 in Last 74 MLB Picks
    LAD
    -147
    Money Line
    Picked: Oct 7 @ 1:30pm

    Analysis

    It’s been a so-so season for Tyler Glasnow, but his stuff remains solid, and his 2.84 ERA on the road was stellar. A rested bullpen behind him owns a 1.91 ERA since mid-September, but expect a quick hook if there’s trouble. Atlanta has not hit well of late, and the Dodgers was the highest-scoring road team all season. Braves starter Tyler Mahle has been rock-solid but not sure the run support or bullpen help, or managerial help (only one ATL starter has gone over three innings this series).
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    Micah Roberts
    #4
    +1292
    (57%)
    38-29-2 in Last 69 MLB Picks
    LAD
    -147
    Money Line
    Picked: Oct 7 @ 4:10pm

    Analysis

    Tyler Mahle is on the mound for the Braves, and they've lost his last two starts, both of them at home, including surrendering five runs to the Reds and allowing two homers. Dodger starter Tyler Glasnow had double-digit strikeouts in his last two outings, and he's going to be the one to get the Dodgers started on the win. The Braves just had their Ace, Chris Sale, get beaten, and they should be feeling down knowing Mahle has to save the day to stay alive. Sale’s finished for the series. The Dodgers lost their last five regular-season games to the Braves. The Dodgers will win it when it counts, like today.
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    Zack Cimini
    +99.5
    (60%)
    3-2 in Last 5 MLB Player Props Picks
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    M. Yastrzemski
    Over 0.5
    +105
    Bases
    Picked: Oct 7 @ 4:47pm

    Analysis

    The Braves are heavy home underdogs today against the LA Dodgers. A bat that will get an opportunity is Mike Yastremski, who has seen just two starts in the playoffs. In fact, he has not had a hit since his first at bat in the playoffs against Philadelphia in game one of the Wild Card round. This is a spot older veterans tend to raise their game with the Braves season on the line. Looking for three plate appearances for they 36 year old Yastrzemski as he gets at least one hit.

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