Sunday, August 23, 2026

The Braves and Brewers are two of the higher scoring teams in the MLB. The Braves average 4.7 runs per game, which is eighth-best in the league, while the Brewers average 5.0 runs per game, which is third-best in the MLB.

Blake Snell has looked very sharp in two starts since returning to the Dodgers rotation, and he draws an advantageous matchup against a Pirates team that struggles with left-handed pitching. Lake Bacher will open the game for an inconsistent Pirates bullpen, giving the Dodgers a solid advantage throughout this contest.

The Seahawks lost their preseason opener 17-7 to the Cowboys. The Titans beat the 49ers 19-13. Another low-scoring affair could be in the cards.

Cal Quantrill has been good this season with a 3.13 ERA in 77.2 innings. The Angels will counter with Yusei Kikuchi, who is pitching for the first time since April 29th.

I like Cleveland’s addition of Griffin, but I don’t love his current propensity to give up home runs. Coors Field is not a place to play around with location issues, especially as a lefty.

Cal Quantrill has been good this season with a 3.13 ERA in 77.2 innings. The Angels will counter with Yusei Kikuchi, who is pitching for the first time since April 29th.

In his last two outings, Nolan McLean has pitched 12.0 innings and only given up two earned runs. The Mets offense is below average in the MLB, scoring 4.2 runs per game.

Both games so far this season have gone under eight runs, and that'll likely be the case for Sunday's matchup. Neither offense is lighting up the scoreboard, and with both starting pitcher coming off a quality start, runs will be tough to come by in this one.

RHP Kyle Leahy (10-4, 3.24 ERA, 1.31 WHIP) makes his 25th start in the series finale, trying to help the Cardinals salvage a game in the series. The Phillies counter with All-Star LHP Cristopher Sanchez (16-4, 2.51 ERA, 1.22 WHIP), and he is 6-0 with a 2.18 ERA across the past seven outings, posting 50 Ks across the past 41 1/3 IP.

The Braves and Brewers are two of the higher scoring teams in the MLB. The Braves average 4.7 runs per game, which is eighth-best in the league, while the Brewers average 5.0 runs per game, which is third-best in the MLB.

Cal Quantrill has been good this season with a 3.13 ERA in 77.2 innings. The Angels will be countering with Yusei Kikuchi who is pitching for the first time since April 29th.

In his last two outings, Nolan McLean has pitched 12.0 innings and only given up two earned runs. The Mets offense is below average in the MLB. They are scoring 4.2 runs per game.

I like Cleveland’s addition of Griffin, but I don’t love his current propensity to give up home runs. Coors Field is not a place to play around with location issues, especially as a lefty.

Money Line Pick

Boston has been the much better lineup against southpaws this season, sitting fourth in the league in batting average and slugging. They’ve also found some momentum at home recently and are going against a rookie pitcher.

I like Cleveland’s addition of Griffin, but I don’t love his current propensity to give up home runs. Coors Field is not a place to play around with location issues, especially as a lefty.

Basso had allowed at least one hit in his last three outings, which is not what you want to see from an opener. Moreover, Perkins has been awful this month, carrying a 9.00 ERA on the heels of a 7.79 ERA in July. He’s allowed 17 earned runs on 27 hits in 17 August innings.

RHP Kyle Leahy (10-4, 3.24 ERA, 1.31 WHIP) makes his 25th start in the series finale, trying to help the Cardinals salvage a game in the series. The Phillies counter with All-Star LHP Cristopher Sanchez (16-4, 2.51 ERA, 1.22 WHIP), and he is 6-0 with a 2.18 ERA across the past seven outings, posting 50 Ks across the past 41 1/3 IP.

Dallas' prowess on defense was on display in its win over Seattle a week ago, and I'm suspecting a more conservative gameplan from the Arizona offense following the injury to Jeremiyah Love in the Cardinals' preseason opener. Let's roll with the under at the current number.

The Under is 10-0-1 in the past 11 starts by Leahy, while the Under has cashed in 11 of the past 18 starts by Sanchez.

Dallas' prowess on defense was on display in its win over Seattle a week ago, and I'm suspecting a more conservative gameplan from the Arizona offense following the injury to Jeremiyah Love in the Cardinals' preseason opener. Let's roll with the under at the current number.

Dallas' prowess on defense was on display in its win over Seattle a week ago, and I'm suspecting a more conservative gameplan from the Arizona offense following the injury to Jeremiyah Love in the Cardinals' preseason opener. Let's roll with the under at the current number.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid never shows any interest in the preseason. His team scored just 12 points in a Week 1 loss to the Rams. Let's go with the under.

Both teams struggled offensively in their preseason openers. New England tied Indianapolis 13-13; Philadelphia lost to Baltimore 24-7. Both averaged 4.0 yards per play.

The Giants average 4.0 runs per game, which is ranked 26th in the league. The Red Sox offense is clicking right now, having scored six or more runs in each of their last four games.

The Houston Astros are heavy favorites in this game for good reason, as the Athletics are 9-38 across their last 47 games played. I favor the under on the posted game total, however, as Hunter Brown and Jacob Lopez both enter this matchup in solid form.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid never shows any interest in the preseason. His team scored just 12 points in a Week 1 loss to the Rams. Let's go with the under.

These teams are very close in terms of roster talent, from the starting lineup through the depth chart. However, the Bears are banged up defensively right now, including a handful of second-string and third-strong players.

Both games so far this season have gone under eight runs, and that'll likely be the case for Sunday's matchup. Neither offense is lighting up the scoreboard, and with both starting pitcher coming off a quality start, runs will be tough to come by in this one.

The Houston Astros are heavy favorites in this game for good reason, as the Athletics are 9-38 across their last 47 games played. I favor the under on the posted game total, however, as Hunter Brown and Jacob Lopez both enter this matchup in solid form.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid never shows any interest in the preseason. His team scored just 12 points in a Week 1 loss to the Rams. Let's go with the under.

Both teams struggled offensively in their preseason openers. New England tied Indianapolis 13-13; Philadelphia lost to Baltimore 24-7. Both averaged 4.0 yards per play.

The Giants average 4.0 runs per game, which is ranked 26th in the league. The Red Sox offense is clicking right now, having scored six or more runs in each of their last four games.

Tarik Skubal takes on a Pirates lineup that struggles to hit left-handed pitching. Pittsburgh has a taxed bullpen behind Jared Jones, who is currently struggling with the home run ball. I favor the Dodgers to win this game by multiple runs.

The Houston Astros are heavy favorites in this game for good reason, as the Athletics are 9-38 across their last 47 games played. I favor the under on the posted game total, however, as Hunter Brown and Jacob Lopez both enter this matchup in solid form.

St. Louis turns to LHP Quinn Mathews, who steps in for the injured RHP Andre Pallante. The Phillies use RHP Andrew Painter (2-8, 6.43 ERA, 1.55 WHIP). As such, a matchup of Mathews on short notice and Painter should result in another high-scoring affair.