Tuesday, September 1, 2026

We have a surprisingly good pitching matchup featuring RHP Michael McGreevy (5-9, 3.86 ERA, 1.25 WHIP) of the Cardinals and LHP Eric Lauer (7-1, 3.78 ERA, 1.14 WHIP - 11 starts, 13 games with L.A.) of the Dodgers. The Dodgers are driving this Under train, as the total has gone low in four in a row, and nine of the past 10 games. The pitching staff has allowed just six total runs in the past four outings, or 1.5 runs per game (RPG).

Neither starting pitcher inspires enough confidence to warrant backing a side. Randy Vásquez owns a 4.02 ERA and has a history of getting tagged despite winning 10 games, while Nick Lodolo carries a 5.24 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. In hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park, both offenses have obvious pathways toward pushing this into double digits.

We have a surprisingly good pitching matchup featuring RHP Michael McGreevy (5-9, 3.86 ERA, 1.25 WHIP) of the Cardinals and LHP Eric Lauer (7-1, 3.78 ERA, 1.14 WHIP - 11 starts, 13 games with L.A.) of the Dodgers. The Dodgers are driving this Under train, as the total has gone low in four in a row, and nine of the past 10 games. The pitching staff has allowed just six total runs in the past four outings, or 1.5 runs per game (RPG).

The Tigers are in a major rut at the plate, as they've scored just 5 total runs over their last 5 games. The Twins could also struggle offensively in this one, as Detroit's Troy Melton owns a stellar 1.86 ERA and 1.01 WHIP through 16 starts and 97.0 innings this season. Runs could be at a premium here.

We have a surprisingly good pitching matchup featuring RHP Michael McGreevy (5-9, 3.86 ERA, 1.25 WHIP) of the Cardinals and LHP Eric Lauer (7-1, 3.78 ERA, 1.14 WHIP - 11 starts, 13 games with L.A.) of the Dodgers. The Dodgers are driving this Under train, as the total has gone low in four in a row, and nine of the past 10 games. The pitching staff has allowed just six total runs in the past four outings, or 1.5 runs per game (RPG).

By focusing on the first five innings, this wager isolates the biggest advantage in the matchup before bullpen variance becomes a factor. Expect the Rangers to take advantage of the A's pitching situation and carry a lead into the middle innings.

Baseball is often a game of quick adjustments, and this sets up as a classic bounce back opportunity for the club that was humbled the night before. Expect the Brewers to respond with a much cleaner performance and leave Chicago with a much needed victory.

Both starting pitchers come into this game struggling. Bradish gave up 7 runs in his last outing, and Hughes is just a bad pitcher on a bad team. This game should heavily favor the offenses, especially after a rainy 2-1 game on Monday.

Neither starting pitcher inspires enough confidence to warrant backing a side. Randy Vásquez owns a 4.02 ERA and has a history of getting tagged despite winning 10 games, while Nick Lodolo carries a 5.24 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. In hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park, both offenses have obvious pathways toward pushing this into double digits.

Both starting pitchers come into this game struggling. Bradish gave up 7 runs in his last outing, and Hughes is just a bad pitcher on a bad team. This game should heavily favor the offenses, especially after a rainy 2-1 game on Monday.

Ronel Blanco has made 5 starts for the Astros this season, all of them bad. Sean Burke has turned in 3 bad starts in a row, and he walked 8 batters in his last start. I still trust Burke more than Blanco. The question is how the young Chicago bats will handle the stretch run. I am trusting them on Tuesday.

These teams have met 11 times already this season, the Braves are 8-3 in those 11 games. The Nationals could be without their two most important bats on Tuesday in CJ Abrams and James Wood.

In his last three starts, Gavin Williams has given up 12 earned runs in 11.1 innings, including five home runs. The Blue Jays offense has come alive in their last number of games.

Gerrit Cole should be able to limit the Angels offense in this one, and the Yankees are going to need him to go deep into this game to give their bullpen a rest. While the Yankees have had their ups and downs offensively, they should be able to get things going against Grayson Rodriguez, who has not pitched well at home this year, going 1-3 with a 7.78 ERA.

Jesus Luzardo and Eduardo Rodriguez have both pitched extremely well this season, but both the Diamondbacks and Phillies lineups are mashing southpaw pitching of late. I side with Luzardo and the Phillies on Tuesday.

Tyler Phillips and Randy Dobnak have both outperformed their expected metrics this season, but I favor the Royals in Tuesday's matchup with Kansas City in better offensive form than Miami.

Logan Webb and Paul Skenes enter with nearly identical ERAs and WHIPs and the 7.5-run total forecasts a tight pitcher's duel. San Francisco also arrives after emphatically ending Atlanta's winning streak. With Webb providing the Giants their most dependable arm, the substantial underdog price outweighs Pittsburgh's perceived advantages. Take the enhanced number.

Neither starting pitcher inspires enough confidence to warrant backing a side. Randy Vásquez owns a 4.02 ERA and has a history of getting tagged despite winning 10 games, while Nick Lodolo carries a 5.24 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. In hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park, both offenses have obvious pathways toward pushing this into double digits.

I’m expecting this game to have playoff intensity Monday in Arizona. With both pitchers in solid form, let’s look for a low-scoring affair.

I’m expecting this game to have playoff intensity Monday in Arizona. With both pitchers in solid form, let’s look for a low-scoring affair.

The Tigers are in a major rut at the plate, as they've scored just 5 total runs over their last 5 games. The Twins could also struggle offensively in this one, as Detroit's Troy Melton owns a stellar 1.86 ERA and 1.01 WHIP through 16 starts and 97.0 innings this season. Runs could be at a premium here.

I’m expecting this game to have playoff intensity Monday in Arizona. With both pitchers in solid form, let’s look for a low-scoring affair.

I’m expecting this game to have playoff intensity Monday in Arizona. With both pitchers in solid form, let’s look for a low-scoring affair.

The Astros average 4.5 runs per game while the White Sox average 4.8 runs per game, which is 5th best in the MLB. These teams have met three times already this season, and two of the three games went over Monday’s projected game total.

If deGrom delivers another quality start, the Rangers are well positioned to build an early lead and keep the Athletics from mounting much of a comeback. With the clear edge on the mound, the stronger lineup, and home field advantage, Texas has all the ingredients to win by multiple runs and continue building momentum.

The Astros average 4.5 runs per game while the White Sox average 4.8 runs per game, which is 5th best in the MLB. These teams have met three times already this season, and two of the three games went over Monday’s projected game total.

If deGrom delivers another quality start, the Rangers are well positioned to build an early lead and keep the Athletics from mounting much of a comeback. With the clear edge on the mound, the stronger lineup, and home field advantage, Texas has all the ingredients to win by multiple runs and continue building momentum.

Michael King owns a 3.23 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 3.4 WAR, while Brady Singer enters 5-12 with a 4.72 ERA, 5.17 FIP and 1.42 WHIP. Singer's traffic problems are dangerous at Great American Ball Park. San Diego possesses the weapons to protect a lead and create separation. Play it that way.

Michael King owns a 3.23 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 3.4 WAR, while Brady Singer enters 5-12 with a 4.72 ERA, 5.17 FIP and 1.42 WHIP. Singer's traffic problems are dangerous at Great American Ball Park. San Diego possesses the weapons to protect a lead and create separation. Play it that way.

Atlanta has frustrated run-line bettors with narrow victories in the last two games against the Rockies, but the underlying handicap remains attractive. The Braves are 82-55 and 48-23 at home, while San Francisco is 56-81 and 23-45 away. Rather than paying substantial moneyline juice against an inferior opponent, stick with the process and demand separation at plus money.