As the MLB season rolls into another week, fans have an exciting slate of fixtures to look forward to. Two-time defending World Series winners, the Los Angeles Dodgers are in action against the Houston Astros on Monday.
The Dodgers have lost consecutive series and the NL West team is expected to respond against the Astros in the upcoming matchup.
Today’s Best MLB Picks:
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#Moneyline: Dodgers (-219)
Despite the Dodgers’ consecutive series defeats, the NL West leaders pose a strong challenge for the Astros. Although the Dodgers are away from home, they are the strong favorites (-219) for Monday’s series opener against the Astros.
#Over/Under: Red Sox vs. Tigers Under 7 (-115)
The Detroit Tigers host the Boston Red Sox for a three-game series this week. The Tigers will have reigning two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal on the mound for Monday’s series opener.
Skubal held the Atlanta Braves to just two runs over seven innings and is expected to dominate the Red Sox hitters on Monday. The series opener is expected to be a low-scoring (Under 7 runs) contest with Skubal on the mound.
#Run Line: Phillies -1.5 (+139)
The Philadelphia Phillies head into Monday’s rubber game against the Miami Marlins with a 2-1 lead in the four-game series. The Phillies registered a 7-2 win against the Marlins on Sunday and are expected to cover the spread (-1.5) in the series-decider.
Moneyline: Mariners (-163)
The Seattle Mariners suffered a 4-1 defeat against the Kansas City Royals in the final game of the series on Sunday. The result led to the Royals sweeping the Mariners in the three-game series.
Although the Mariners are on a three-game losing streak, they are the favorites (-163) to get over the line against the high-flying Atlanta Braves in their series opener on Monday.
Over/Under: Reds vs. Cubs Over 11.5 (-102)
The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds for a three-game series after sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend. The Cubs are expected to continue their winning run against the Reds in a high-scoring (over 11.5 runs) game.
Edited by Chaitanya Prakash
