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MLB Best Bets Today (Predictions for Zack Greinke, Blue Jays-Red Sox and Orioles-Athletics)

By Donnavan Smoot

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There's only 10 games today in Major League Baseball, but I'm here will props from around the league. Today, we're looking for a bounce back performance, taking a side in a divisional matchup and trying to jump on the latest trend.

Let’s get right to it, with all odds via WynnBET Sportsbook: 

MLB Best Bets Today

  • Zack Greinke OVER 3.5 Strikeouts (+110)
  • Blue Jays ML vs. Red Sox (-110)
  • Orioles/Athletics UNDER 7 Runs (-105)

Zack Greinke OVER 3.5 Strikeouts (+110)

In two starts this season, Greinke only has one strikeout. As you can see, I’m expecting a big day out of Greinke. The reason why is because in the 11 innings he’s pitched, he’s only given up 3 runs. He’s not getting into inescapable jams, so I expect him to get a few Ks tonight. Also, he’s playing against the Minnesota Twins, who strikeout at the eighth highest rate in all of baseball. Greinke will need a big day, but the opponent might chase and help him out with that. 

Blue Jays ML vs. Red Sox (-110)

The Blue Jays are going to win this game and that’s because they have the advantage on the mound. Although Kevin Gausman has allowed 14 hits in two starts, he also has 14 strikeouts and has only allowed five runs in that span. 

Boston is putting Tanner Houck on the mound. He’s been clean in his starts as well, but he doesn’t have the strikeouts Gausman does. Houck had a short outing 10 days ago against the Yankees, only going three innings. If he has a similar performance against the Blue Jays and their bats, it will be another short outing. 

The Red Sox won the first matchup of the series 2-1. I don’t see the Blue Jays being held down like that again, so I’ll take the Jays to end the series on a high note. 

Orioles/Athletics UNDER 7 Runs (-105)

In the spirit of transparency, I’m trailing this prop from our own Ben Heisler. The UNDER hasn’t missed yet in an Orioles game this season. Baltimore strikes out more than any team in baseball and scores fewer runs than any team in baseball. The A’s will have to single-handedly carry this total tonight – and their offense isn’t amazing. 

If both pitchers decide to show up and have a decent day, I like the value on this prop. 

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