In yesterday’s 3-0 win over the Padres, Masyn Winn had a multi-hit game. That marks his second consecutive home game he has done so, and third over his last five home games. Michael King has given up six home runs over his last four starts, and also four runs or more in three of his last four outings. Take Winn over on his combination line.
With consecutive 0 for 4 games, Salvador Perez is now hitting below .200 on the season. It has been a span of twelve games since Perez last had an extra base hit, which is his longest stretch on the season without doing so. In a hitter friendly National’s Park, take Perez to end a prolonged slump at the plate. He clears his combination line, and would not be surprised if it happens on a home run.
Bryson Stott went over his combination line yesterday without a hit. He drew two walks which turned into two runs in the Phillies, 7-0 win over the Miami Marlins. The Marlins have been Stott’s favorite opponent to face this year. Two of his six home runs have come against Miami. He also has had three RBI’s in a game three times this season, with two of those coming against the Marlins. Take Stott to clear his combination line/total bases prop.
The Athletics had strong success at the plate in their two series in Vegas, where they averaged 7.5 runs. In yesterday’s return game in Sacramento they kept the hot hitting going with eleven runs. We know coming in tonight that Jack Perkins is likely going to give up 3 to 4 runs, but with the way the Athletics are hitting I would not be surprised for one half inning of run production to put them right back in the game. Take the Athletics.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have one of the strongest trends on the short season. After a road trip returning home they are 5-0 in the first game. Still, all good things come to an end, and the Dbacks will see an Angels team trending upward. They just had a season best four game win streak snapped yesterday by the Tampa Bay Rays. Take the Angels to snap Ryne Nelson’s four straight quality starts at home.
Starling Marte gets the start today for the Kansas City Royals. All three starts in the month of June he has cleared his combination line. Additionally, he has a strong history when it comes to facing the Nationals, being with the Mets the prior four seasons. In 17 out of his last 19 games against Washington he has had at least one hit, this includes one of his nine home runs last season. Take Marte’s combination line over.
The Kansas City Royals have been involved in four straight losses, and consecutive tough losses to the Houston Astros. At the plate though the Royals are enjoying a great series with fifteen total runs. They’ve been sparked by the bottom of the lineup, which includes Kameron Misner. He is three for seven in the series, with a couple of RBI’s. Take his total bases/combination line over.
Freddy Peralta has given up four or more runs in three out of his last four starts. This includes giving up a season high six runs in his last start against the St. Louis Cardinals. He may have his issues again against this Braves lineup, but look for the Mets to back up Peralta at the plate. Bryce Elder has had issues pitching at this stage of the season. In fact, this is when Elder began a down turn a season ago on June 13th that lasted four straight starts. Take the Mets to win the series finale.
The New York Mets broke out at the plate in game one of their series against the Atlanta Braves, thanks to Bo Bichette. Saturday, look for an unheralded bat to help contribute in Eric Wagaman. Wagaman has had just five at bats on the season, with one being a key home run against the Cincinnati Reds. He takes advantage of his playing time even if he gets two to three at bats.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been a disaster at the plate. In their last six losses, three they were shutout and two scored just one run. This includes coming off being shutout in consecutive games against the Marlins. In last year's road series at Cincinnati they lost all three games, where they averaged just two runs. One of the bats that was not apart of that was Idelmaro Vargas. The Diamondback newcomer has solid numbers against Nick Lodolo, with a home run and a .250 average. Take Vargas over on his hitting prop.
Currently at .500, the Texas Rangers would love to make their move now ahead of the All Star break. A player that needs to get going is Evan Carter. He is hitting just .178 on the season, but is coming off clearing his combination line in all three games against the Royals. In a hitter friendly ballpark at Fenway, look for Carter to use his power to extend his prop cashing to four straight games. Take his over.
Francisco Alvarez just got the call back up after being on the injured list. He completed his rehab assignment with the Syracuse Mets on June 2nd, in which he had a couple of doubles. Yesterday in his first start back he had one of the Mets five team hits. Additionally, in limited at bats against Andre Pallante he is two for three against. Take Alvarez over on his combination line/hitting props.
The Angels have had quick starts against the Houston Astros in their current series, and won 10-1 Tuesday night. Yet, since May 26th on four occasions the Angels have scored double digit runs and won. Each instance the next game they have lost. This applied to Reid Detmers who had a fantastic start last Friday against the Dodgers, but the Angels lost 1-0. Tail the Astros.
When a team has a prolonged win streak, the big worry is the game after a first loss. Even with the Knicks being at home, you are seeing the spread venture down to pick em territory. San Antonio has made enough defensive adjustments that game two’s shining performers in Mikal Bridges and Landry Shamet were non existent in game three. Defense gets the Spurs back in the series, as they pull off another road win.
De’Aaron Fox had the offense in game two with twenty points. Game three he stayed aggressive with his shot, and shot fourteen attempts. Although he had an off shooting night, staying with it is what matters. For the second straight game he came up clutch in the fourth quarter with six points. Take Fox to clear his points prop for the second time in the NBA Finals.