MLB Recommended Wagers: Top Choices by Greg Peterson for June 8th
It's game day, baseball fans! Our expert handicapper Greg Peterson shares his top MLB picks for Sunday, June 8. 🎯
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Here's what you need to know about today's games:
1:35 PM Eastern
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates starter Paul Skenes has a stellar 2.05 ERA, but the team’s offense struggled at home with under 3.3 runs per game. Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez has a 3.15 ERA and 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings.
Pick: Phillies Moneyline +100 (Greg's Handicap: Phillies -113)
1:40 PM Eastern
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds
Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen has struggled with a 5.13 ERA, while Reds starter Brady Singer has posted a 4.66 ERA. However, the Reds' bullpen has a 4.04 ERA, while the Diamondbacks' bullpen ranks 27th with a 5.25 ERA.
Pick: Reds Moneyline +122 (Greg's Handicap: Reds -118)
2:10 PM Eastern
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins
Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis has allowed the most home runs in the league and has a 5.84 ERA on the road. The Twins have the second-fewest home runs at home and have a solid starter in Joe Ryan.
Pick: Under 8.5 Runs (Greg's Handicapped Total: 7.6)
2:15 PM Eastern
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw has been rounding into form, but Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy has a 1.57 ERA. The Dodgers' scoring dips on the road due to lower offensive production.
Pick: Under 9 Runs (Greg's Handicapped Total: 8.3)
4:05 PM Eastern
Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants
Braves starter Spencer Strider struggles with a high ERA and home runs allowed. Giants starter Landen Roupp has a solid 3.18 ERA. The Giants bullpen also has the league's best ERA.
Pick: Under 8 Runs (Greg's Handicapped Total: 7.4)
4:07 PM Eastern
Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels
Mariners starter George Kirby has struggled since returning from injury, while Angels starter Tyler Anderson is starting to regress. Even so, the Angels' bullpen is struggling, ranking 28th in ERA.
Pick: Over 8.5 Runs (Greg's Handicapped Total: 9.2)
7:10 PM Eastern
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
Red Sox starter Hunter Dobbins has a higher ERA on the road, and the Yankees are third in run creation. Carlos Rodón gets the start for New York and has been solid lately. However, the Yankees will be without closer Luke Weaver.
Picks: Boston Moneyline +190 and Over 8 Runs (Greg's Handicap: Red Sox +170 and Total 8.6)
Bonus Insights:
🔺 Home Run props: Popular bets include Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, and Corbin Carroll. Specific picks include Mike Trout and Taylor Ward against George Kirby.
🔹 Sports bettors should note the Rangers have won 65.6% of their games as favorites and cover the runline in 75% of those instances. On the other hand, the Nationals cover the spread less frequently, winning just 43% of the time as moneyline underdogs, according to historical data.
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Odds for the Philadelphia Phillies game suggest a tight contest, with the Moneyline odds for the Phillies being +100, which implies a 50% probability of winning according to Greg's handicap (-113).
In the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds, the Reds Moneyline stands at +122, signifying a likely underdog role in Greg's handicap (-118).
