FYI, this does not effect my "Official" Plays record (which is on a long hiatus).. those are like my guaranteed picks, these are more like degenerate bets...
Chicago Cubs +135
Cubs have won 4 straight, and 5 of 6.
Cubs are 27-23 vs. RHP (7-8 vs. LHP)
Braves have lost 2 straight, 6 of 8, and 8 of 11.
Braves are 18-26 vs. RHP (14-10 vs. LHP)
Cubs are 11-6 in the past 3 years in this matchup, 7-4 in ATL.
The Bottom Line: This game should not feature a -150/+135 line, especially with the hot team being +135 while the cold team is -150. Although the Braves may be home, the Cubs are a good play here at +135.
Bet 1 unit to win 1.35 units
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St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 (+150)
Cardinals have won 3 straight, 5 of 6, 6 of 8, and 8 of 11.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Wellemeyer's road starts.
Mets have lost 2 in a row, 4 of 5, 5 of 7, and 8 of 11.
Mets are 25-26 vs. RHP (9-7 vs. LHP)
Mets are 0-2 in Redding's home starts, 1-5 overall.
In his career, Redding is 2-5 vs. STL, with an ERA of 5.69.
Cardinals swept a 3 game series vs. the Mets in mid-April.
The Bottom Line: With the combination of a depleted Mets team, as well as the up and coming Cardinals lineup, the Cardinals should win this one by 2, worth a play at -1.5(+150).
Bet 2 units to win 3 units
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May add a late game.
Chicago Cubs +135
Cubs have won 4 straight, and 5 of 6.
Cubs are 27-23 vs. RHP (7-8 vs. LHP)
Braves have lost 2 straight, 6 of 8, and 8 of 11.
Braves are 18-26 vs. RHP (14-10 vs. LHP)
Cubs are 11-6 in the past 3 years in this matchup, 7-4 in ATL.
The Bottom Line: This game should not feature a -150/+135 line, especially with the hot team being +135 while the cold team is -150. Although the Braves may be home, the Cubs are a good play here at +135.
Bet 1 unit to win 1.35 units
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St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 (+150)
Cardinals have won 3 straight, 5 of 6, 6 of 8, and 8 of 11.
Cardinals are 4-1 in Wellemeyer's road starts.
Mets have lost 2 in a row, 4 of 5, 5 of 7, and 8 of 11.
Mets are 25-26 vs. RHP (9-7 vs. LHP)
Mets are 0-2 in Redding's home starts, 1-5 overall.
In his career, Redding is 2-5 vs. STL, with an ERA of 5.69.
Cardinals swept a 3 game series vs. the Mets in mid-April.
The Bottom Line: With the combination of a depleted Mets team, as well as the up and coming Cardinals lineup, the Cardinals should win this one by 2, worth a play at -1.5(+150).
Bet 2 units to win 3 units
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May add a late game.
