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[1%] Free Play on Yankees -139

Ricky's 1* play on Under.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

- The Total has gone under in 4 of the White Sox last 7 home games.

- The Under is 5-3 in the Guardians last 8 road games.

- The Total has gone under 3 of the White Sox last 5 home head to head meetings.

Verdict: Runs should be hard to come by in this game.

Unlike other sports, baseball does not lend itself to situational type handicapping with a 6-month daily grind.

But unusual circumstances can pop up. Like this one.

The Cubs are good-sized road favorites here. I understand why. Chicago is 19 games better than Kansas City. Cubs starter lefty Matthew Boyd has been extremely reliable with a 7-1 record and 3.59 ERA.

But the Cubs also will be playing for the 17th straight day and 22nd time in the last 23 days. This day game matchup is going to be played in oppressive heat with temperatures in the low 100s.

Not until Monday will the Cubs finally get an off day. They may just wilt before then. 

The Royals beat the Cubs by three runs on Saturday. They are going with Randy Dobnak, who is 2-0 with a 1.16 ERA in 31 innings.

Kansas City is 3-2 since superstar Bobby Witt returned from the injured list. The Royals rank 8th in batting average against lefties.

So at this plus price, I'll toss a peanut on the Royals.

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Nationals +101

*All picks are based on situations, trends, statistics and injuries among many other factors*

1* Free Pick on Cubs -152

1* FREE INFO PLAY Orioles vs Rangers under 8½ -108

1* Free Sharp Play on Astros +115

MASSIVE WNBA WEST CONF. TOTAL OF THE YEAR HEADLINES along with MLB. Leagues Cup Soccer Comp play below.  The Sunday Comp play is on the Chicago Fire in Leagues Cup Soccer action at 8 eastern. Chicago comes off a solid home win over Necaxa 2-0 in a game that really could have been worse as they dictated play with Ball control and generated solid chances. Tonight they take on Santos Laguna who was a 2-0 loser to NYFC. Chicago has the best player on the field in Robert Lewandowski and he will likely put a ton of pressure on the Laguna back line. Laguna has last the last 4 and has scored once in the last 3 games overall. Look for Chicago to get the win here. GL Rob V- 

Blue Jays vs Phillies Free Pick

The Angle(s): Toronto enters in a classic letdown spot after taking the first two games of the set. The Blue Jays send right-hander Shane Bieber (8-6, 4.12 ERA) to the mound, and while Bieber has shown improvement in recent outings, he is still navigating a overall down campaign by his standards and remains prone to traffic on the basepaths. While Bieter gave up just one run over 5 2/3 innings last time out, it was on nine hits and two walks, so it could've been a lot worse. 

The Phillies counter with electric left-hander Jesús Luzardo (10-5, 3.15 ERA), who comes in in peak form. Luzardo has been dominant over his recent starts, missing bats at a high rate and racking up Ks. That creates a major situational advantage for Philadelphia, as the Blue Jays have struggled against left-handed pitching, dropping five of their last six games when facing a southpaw starter. Expect a desperate Phillies team to bounce back with authority and cover the runline.

The Bet: Phillies -1½ (3%). 

Following a 3-0 SWEEP Friday, an untimely 0-2 Saturday followed, but today Mike bounces back BIG to end the week in style. 

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