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LA Dodgers (35-26) @ Cincinnati Reds (28-33)
Over 11 (-118 BetRivers)
Bats came out in yesterday’s game with the Reds winning in the Bottom of the 9th 9-8. We do have a high total here but it looks like for good reason. Most shops are at -120 to the over. 92% of the money but only 59% of bets are on this signaling professional money backing this. Syndergaard (1-4) 6.54 ERA has been less than stellar for LA and Brandon Williamson (0-0) 4.29 ERA has a higher ERA as well. Cincy is known for being a hitters ballpark. If you like same game parlays, might be worth some here with hits props or home runs.
Chicago White Sox (27-35) @ New York Yankees (36-26)
Yankees Moneyline (-120 Most Books)
After a slow start in April, the Yankees have played some of the best baseball in the MLB since the beginning of May. With a pretty even line -120 vs +100, I’d expect to see closer to 50/50 bets and splits on this. But 84% of the money and 77% of bets are riding them. Lance Lynn takes the hill for Chicago which would could be a fade spot with his 4-6 record and 6.55 ERA. Note, Aaron Judge was just placed on the 10 Day IL
St. Louis Cardinals (25-37) @ Texas Rangers (40-20)
Texas Moneyline (-145 BetMGM)
Under 9 (FanDuel)
Texas has won 5 in a row and 11 of 13. Meanwhile, St. Louis has lost 5 straight and 8 of their last 10. With teams trending in opposite directions, the money looks to be riding the hot team and fading the struggling team. 90% of the money and 86% of bets are on Texas. Not surprising this is being backed by both the public and pro money. Where there is discrepancy is on the under 9. 86% of the money but only 51% of bets are riding with the under signaling a pros vs joes betting split. Texas has been one of the best offenses this year. This seems to be a bit of a contrarian play, which is the ideal scenarios I look for.