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This weekend in Major League Baseball continues with a more-than-full 16-game slate on Saturday (the Mets and Nationals are playing a double-header). It begins with an afternoon showdown between the Athletics and Yankees before wrapping up with a trio of late games that feature both the Dodgers and Angels. We also have a couple of regionally televised contests on FOX, which include the Braves and Padres. Here is our millionaire parlay for today’s schedule.
Athletics ML
Nationals ML
Marlins ML
Indians ML
Rangers ML
Giants ML
Blue Jays ML
Red Sox ML
White Sox ML
Reds ML
Cardinals ML
Brewers ML
Angels ML
Dodgers ML
Rays ML
Parlay odds: +811127
Let’s give a quick breakdown for each of the 15 legs one by one (minus the second game of Mets-Nationals, for which there are no odds at time of posting).
Oakland Athletics ML over New York Yankees
The Athletics find themselves atop of the American League West and their momentum will likely continue with Chris Bassitt on the mound.
Washington Nationals ML over New York Mets
New York starter David Peterson is saddled with a 5.60 ERA. Jon Lester should be able to get the better of him.
Miami Marlins ML over Chicago Cubs
Pablo Lopez has won just two games for the Marlins in 2021, but he deserves better. Look for him to get enough run support on Saturday.
Cleveland Indians ML over Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh starter Wil Crowe is 0-4 with a 6.75 ERA this season. Given that the Pirates are also awful at the plate, this spells trouble.
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Texas Rangers ML over Minnesota Twins
This pitching matchup is Kolby Allard (2-2, 2.91 ERA) of the Rangers against Randy Dobnak (1-6, 8.38 ERA) of the Twins. There’s no need to overthink it.
San Francisco Giants ML over Philadelphia Phillies
New to the Giants, Alex Wood is 6-3 with a 3.71 ERA in his first 11 outings. San Francisco has been the most surprising team in baseball.
Toronto Blue Jays ML over Baltimore Orioles
Alek Manoah is Toronto’s best young pitcher, looking completely like the real deal. This should be one of the locks of the day.
Boston Red Sox ML over Kansas City Royals
For KC, Kris Bubic was originally slated to start this game but he entered in relief on Friday so Brad Keller gets the ball. His 6.14 ERA won’t cut it against Boston’s offense.
Chicago White Sox ML over Houston Astros
The White Sox have dropped two straight to the Astros, but Lance Lynn is on the mound tonight. He boasts a 1.51 ERA through his first 12 starts.
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Cincinnati Reds ML over San Diego Padres
Vladimir Gutierrez has been outstanding for Cincinnati this year and San Diego’s bullpen has been overworked, so the Reds should feel good about their chances.
St Louis Cardinals ML over Atlanta Braves
The Braves have taken the first two games in this series, but Drew Smyly is on the mound and that is basically an automatic fade, especially against Adam Wainwright.
Milwaukee Brewers ML over Colorado Rockies
Colorado has won five in a row, which is especially shocking for a team that had been 16 games under .500 before this run started. Six straight is too much to ask.
Los Angeles Angels ML over Detroit Tigers
Wily Peralta of Detroit is making his first start since 2017. Good luck to him against Shohei Ohtani and the rest of the LA lineup.
Los Angeles Dodgers ML over Arizona Diamondbacks
Roll with the other Los Angeles club, too. Walker Buehler is toeing the rubber with a 2.38 ERA and at least 6.0 innings worked in every start this season.
Tampa Bay Rays ML over Seattle Mariners
Tampa Bay leads the majors in road wins and will likely pick up another one at the expense of Logan Gilbert and Seattle.
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