Monday, September 7, 2026

Game Totals Pick

Nick Pivetta is making his first start since April 12, and he has to face a Nationals lineup that has scored more runs than anybody this season. Washington's Jake Irvin owns an ERA of 5.57, while the Nationals' bullpen has been among the worst in baseball all season long. Both offenses seem to be in a position to thrive.

The Brewers average 5.0 runs per game, which is 3rd best in the MLB, while the Cubs average 5.3 runs per game.

Boston hasn't officially named its starter, but this handicap doesn't require one. The Red Sox are a playoff-caliber club at Fenway facing 54-89 Los Angeles and Grayson Rodriguez's 6.03 ERA. Boston owns the superior overall roster and late-game infrastructure. At a delicious price, trust the better team to create separation and get it done.

The Brewers average 5.0 runs per game, which is 3rd best in the MLB, while the Cubs average 5.3 runs per game.

Boston hasn't officially named its starter, but this handicap doesn't require one. The Red Sox are a playoff-caliber club at Fenway facing 54-89 Los Angeles and Grayson Rodriguez's 6.03 ERA. Boston owns the superior overall roster and late-game infrastructure. At a delicious price, trust the better team to create separation and get it done.

Jesús Luzardo's 13-5 record and 3.02 ERA are backed by even stronger peripherals, including a 2.86 FIP, 11.1 K/9 and 5.6 WAR despite a .301 BABIP. Grant Holmes' underlying profile is considerably shakier. Luzardo can suppress Atlanta while Philadelphia's powerful lineup creates the separation required to cash the run line.

The A's counter Dylan Cease with LHP Jacob Lopez (6-4, 4.71 ERA, 1.46 WHIP). On the surface, he doesn't look like a worthy counterpart, but he has been every part as good as Cease lately, going 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in the past seven starts over 40.1 IP, while striking out 50 batters. Sutter Health Park doesn't see a lot of pitcher's duels, but Monday's game might be the exception. If you take the Under, also add the Jays for the solid same-game parlay (SGP).

Burns has been incredible this season with a 15-3 record and 2.79 ERA in 145.1 innings pitched. The Reds have scored 24 runs in their last three games, and going up against a rusty starting pitcher could be a recipe for success for them.

Logan Webb and Michael McGreevy both enter this matchup in poor form, but Webb has always been a better performer in his home ballpark. The Giants are also in better offensive form against right-handed pitching in the last 30 days.

Nick Pivetta is making his first start since April 12, and he has to face a Nationals lineup that has scored more runs than anybody this season. Washington's Jake Irvin owns an ERA of 5.57, while the Nationals' bullpen has been among the worst in baseball all season long. Both offenses seem to be in a position to thrive.

Joe Ryan is expected to return from injury to face a Tigers lineup that is slumping against right-handed pitching. Troy Melton is tasked with a tough repeat matchup against a Minnesota lineup that got 5 earned runs off him last week.

The Brewers average 5.0 runs per game, which is 3rd best in the MLB, while the Cubs average 5.3 runs per game.

The Royals are playing for pride at this point in the season, and Noah Cameron wants to end his season strong. The left-hander hasn't lost a game since July 19th, and in his last eight games, he's 4-0 with a 1.84 ERA. Jose Cabrera on the other hand hasn't been reliable enough for the Diamondbacks, making it tough to trust him to pick up his first win of the season in today's matchup.

Boston hasn't officially named its starter, but this handicap doesn't require one. The Red Sox are a playoff-caliber club at Fenway facing 54-89 Los Angeles and Grayson Rodriguez's 6.03 ERA. Boston owns the superior overall roster and late-game infrastructure. At a delicious price, trust the better team to create separation and get it done.

Joey Cantillo has been the more consistent starter in today's matchup, and he shouldn't have too much trouble against a struggling Orioles lineup. Cleveland is fighting to extend their lead in the AL Wild Card, and with only 18 games left in the regular season, these are the games the Guardians need to take advantage of.

Eury Perez has struggled in his last two starts, walking a ton of guys and giving up lots of homers. The Mets are hitting well right now, and the Marlins are thin on offense. The Marlins are favored because of Perez on the mound, but the Mets can win in this spot.

Jesús Luzardo's 13-5 record and 3.02 ERA are backed by even stronger peripherals, including a 2.86 FIP, 11.1 K/9 and 5.6 WAR despite a .301 BABIP. Grant Holmes' underlying profile is considerably shakier. Luzardo can suppress Atlanta while Philadelphia's powerful lineup creates the separation required to cash the run line.