Tuley’s Takes daily column returns after All-Star Break
Yep, we’re back after a few days off as the MLB regular resumes after the break.
After a run of 357 straight days since last July, we didn’t have this “Tuley’s Takes” Best Bet column the past 3 days on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – though technically the only full day off from any ATS Report/Best Bets column was Wednesday night/Thursday morning. The last time we were together in this space on Monday, I won my Best Bet on Julio Rodriguez +140 vs. Pete Alonso in the first round of the Home Run Derby. However, he didn’t come through for us on our +560 play to win the whole thing, plus I also dropped a play on Mookie Betts +175 in the first round vs. eventual champion Vladimir Guerrero Jr. So, my official plays on the day went 1-2 for -0.6 units as we’re still trying to dig out of our July hole at 6-14 and -7.15 units, according to the VSiN Pro Picks page. Let’s try to get back into the swing of things right away with our Best Bets on Friday. Our swagger/anti-swagger plays get reset with the winning/losing streaks heading into the All-Star Break not considered to have many lasting effects (though, I suppose if the Orioles and/or Red Sox were to continue to build their 5-game winning streaks or the Angels’ 5-game skid were to continue, I might reconsider over the weekend). I don’t know if I’ve just had too much time on my hands to go over Friday’s card, but I have four First 5 dogs I like. I typically try to whittle down to my top 2 plays with my MLB dogs, but I can’t really separate them so I’m listing them all (note: I also considered the Reds and Cubs – both at even money vs. the Brewers and Red Sox, respectively – so unofficially I’ll probably be playing a big round-robin).MLB Friday Best Bets
Astros First 5 Innings +140 at Angels: This is my favorite play of the day (a little hint to newbies, though I’m sure most regular followers already know this: the thumbnail photo with these columns and in my posts on Twitter @ViewFromVegas always represent my top play here, though we hope you get more from reading the full columns!). Anyway, we feel this line is overpriced with Shohei Ohtani (7-4, 3.32 ERA) starting for the Angels, but Houston’s J.P. France (4-3, 3.26 ERA) is nearly as good, plus L.A. is a .500 team that has a well-earned reputation for not giving much run support.
Guardians First 5 Innings +125 at Rangers: We’re fading another solid pitcher here in Jon Gray (6-5, 3.20 ERA), but Cleveland counters with Aaron Civale (3-2, 2.56 ERA). Again, we’re happy to take plus-money on what looks like closer to a pick-’em.