What goes up must come down. After a 3-0 Tuesday, it was just a 1-2 record yesterday. Justin Steele was sharp for the Cubs and Patrick Corbin wasn’t so we got our Cubs 1st Half result. The Sox & Astros would have cruised to the 1st Half under 3.5 and been right there for the under 2.5 had the Sox not been starting one of the worst corner outfield lineups in terms of defense in MLB history. Andrew Vaughn saw what should have been an inning-ending flyout to the wall instead go off his glove opening the door for two Houston runs. Then a dagger HR from Jose Altuve in the 5th doomed the bet. But we’re on to Wedn esday. We have a bunch of day baseball today, so get your bets in early. I’ll be on BetMGM for my odds tonight. If you haven’t signed up with them yet you can do so below and get a risk-free bet up to $1000 on your initial wager. Onto the bets.
Phillies -1.5 (+105) & 1st Half Result (-105) vs Reds
The Phillies are playing some really good baseball as of late, the Reds are playing some really bad baseball. Let’s bet on the good baseball team. Sometimes it’s better to not overthink things. Ranger Suarez is on the mound for Philly, they certainly have the pitching advantage over Cincinnati and Nick Lodolo. Were unlikely to see Kyle Schwarber back in the lineup for the Phillies yet, but Bryson Stott has filled in pretty admirably for him at the top of the order. The Phillies seemed to break out of a mini-slump last night with 11 runs, let’s back them again on a quick turnaround.
Mets 1st Half Result (-125) vs Braves
After dropping 4 of 5 at Citi Field earlier this month, the Braves have held serve at home thus far in the rematch taking the first two games of a four-game set. Now, though, comes the hard part. Max Scherzer throws today for the Mets and Jacob DeGrom throws tomorrow. Similar to the Sandy Alcantara strategy we’ve been using, we’re going to back Scherzer in the 1st Half. He’s the definition of a big game pitcher and the guy you want on the mound with your back against the wall. I’ll happily back the Mets early with Scherzer on the mound, then likely do the same tomorrow with DeGrom on the hill.
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