SAN DIEGO PADRES @ TAMPA BAY RAYS – 3:50PM
The Padres are in Tampa Bay to take on the Rays today in a nationally televised game on Apple TV+. The Padres have won 3 out of their last 5 games but come into this matchup with 2 straight losses to the Cardinals. They have not lost 3 or more games in a row since July 9th and cannot afford to lose any ground on the Dbacks or Dodgers in the NL West race. The Rays meanwhile are 6 games back of the final American League wild card spot as they are fighting to keep their postseason hopes alive. AI points to the Padres having the edge as the underdogs in this matchup with a 55% likelihood of winning the game (currently priced at +110 on the Moneyline on FanDuel). San Diego comes in with strong momentum, having won seven straight games with Martín Pérez on the mound. Taj Bradley, starting for the Rays, has struggled in his recent outings, allowing more runs and putting pressure on Tampa Bay’s bullpen. The Padres’ lineup, paired with their recent success and Bradley’s vulnerabilities, makes them a solid pick to upset the Rays in this contest.
The Pick: Padres Moneyline
BALTIMORE ORIOLES @ COLORADO ROCKIES – 5:40PM
The Orioles are in Colorado tonight to take on the Rockies in the only regular season series these teams will play against each other. The Orioles have lost 3 out of their last 4 games and are in desperate need of a win as they are 1.5 games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead. The Rockies are coming off a 2-2 series split against the Marlins at home and are very firmly out of the playoff picture with a 50-85 record on the season. Tonight’s matchup at Coors Field offers a clear advantage to the Orioles as one of the most hitter-friendly environments in baseball, and the Orioles’ potent lineup is primed to capitalize on this. With Aaron Gomber on the mound tonight for the Rockies (14 earned runs and 6 home runs allowed in August so far), Baltimore’s offense is likely to generate significant run production. While the Rockies enjoy the home-field advantage, their bullpen’s inconsistency and Baltimore’s overall superiority in both hitting and pitching make the Orioles the stronger pick. You can look to take the Orioles on the run line as AI does like them to win by more than 1 run but to be conservative we will stick with the 60% likelihood that the Orioles win the game.
The Pick: Orioles Moneyline
OTHER BETS TO CONSIDER:
Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline
Zac Gallen OVER 4.5 Strikeouts
Corbin Carroll to Score a Run
Mookie Betts to Hit a Single
Baltimore Orioles -1.5 Run Line
Baltimore Orioles Alternate Total Runs OVER 4.5
Anthony Santander 1 + RBI’s
Manny Machado to Score a Run
Manny Machado 1 + RBI’s
Manny Machado 1+ Hits
LONG SHOT PARLAY:
3 Legs +2660 Odds
- Anthony Santander to Hit a Home Run
- Zac Gallen 6+ Strikeouts
- San Diego Padres -1.5 Alternate Run Line
A $5 wager wins $133.02