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Here are the best bets for Monday, Aug. 1:
TOP PLAY
The play: MLB: Red Sox at Astros over eight runs
The odds/bet: +105 ($30 to win $31.50)
The book: Caesars Sportsbook
Time/TV: 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Our take: This matchup could end going over eight runs thanks to the Astros alone with struggling Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi set to take the mound.
Eovaldi allowed nine runs (six earned) when he faced the Astros back in May, and he doesn’t project to fare much better tonight considering he’s allowed a combined 16 runs in three starts since returning from the IL in July.
Even if Eovaldi rights the ship, Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia hasn’t been at his best lately, and he allowed five runs (three earned) in his lone start against the Red Sox this season, plus there's value to be had at +105.
ORIOLES-RANGERS STRIKEOUT PROP PARLAY
The play: Rangers pitcher Jon Gray over 6.5 strikeouts, plus Orioles pitcher Spenser Watkins over 3.5 strikeouts
The odds/bet: +212 ($10 to win $21.25)
The book: Caesars Sportsbook
Time/TV: 7:05 p.m. (Bally Sports Southwest)
Our take: The Orioles and Rangers have two of the most strikeout prone lineups in MLB, which is why we like starting pitchers Jon Gray and Spenser Watkins to rack up some K’s.
Gray has been very consistent as of late, especially in the strikeout department in which he’s recorded at least seven strikeouts in five of his past six starts, and Watkins has been working deeper into games and has recorded at least four strikeouts in four of his past five starts.
We’re liking both starters to continue their trend of generating swings and misses with both the Rangers and Orioles lineups ranking top 10 in the league in strikeouts.
HOW WE’VE FARED
Sunday's best bets
- PGA Rocket Mortgage Classic, Tony Finau to win AND Cameron Young to win (WON $24)
- Women's Euro Final, England to win in 90 minutes over Germany (LOST $10)
Sunday's profit/loss: +$14 (1-1)
Final total for the week: -$44.10 (4-10)
Final total for July: -$152.20 (23-37)
Total for 2022: -$140.10 (191-215)
NOTE: If a line or odds are minus, it considers the juice one must lay to place the bet. Ex: Team A is -160 on the money line, one would have to bet $160 to win $100 (or $16 to win $10). OR Team B is a 5-point favorite at -110, one would have to bet $110 to win $100 (or $11 to win $10.)
Conversely, on positive lines, if Team C is +140 on the money line, a $100 would bring in $140 (or $10 to win $14)