On a tear in the month of June has been Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson. He has had a hit in eight straight games, and is hitting .383 in the month of June. In a small sample size he has gone 2 for 6 against Ryan Pepiot with a home run. Grab Henderson in favorable hitting conditions in Tampa to clear his total bases prop.

The St. Louis Cardinals ended their six game losing streak with a big win against the Brewers yesterday. The bullpen came up big in a huge bases loaded scenario to avoid damage. Now look for the Cardinals to build off that win with Miles Mikolas on the mound. The Cardinals have done a great job in giving Mikolas run support with four or more runs in four straight outings. Take the Cardinals.

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are playing their second series in a week. Last night’s extra inning game resulted in just a 2-1 final, where as the prior three matchups all had double digit runs of no fewer than fifteen. Carlos Rodon was impacted as his stretch of four straight outings of quality starts ended. That was the only game over the last six that Romy Gonzalez did not have a hit. Dual split play here with Gonzalez total bases and to record a run.

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are playing their second series in a week. Last night’s extra inning game resulted in just a 2-1 final, where as the prior three matchups all had double digit runs of no fewer than fifteen. Carlos Rodon was impacted as his stretch of four straight outings of quality starts ended. That was the only game over the last six that Romy Gonzalez did not have a hit. Dual split play here with Gonzalez total bases and to record a run.

Timely aggressiveness was exhibited quietly by Andrew Nembhard in game three offensively. He took his fewest postseason shot attempts with just five overall, but took a majority of those in the fourth with Oklahoma City worn down. After Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Bennedict Mathurin all scored over twenty points in game three, look for the Thunder to adjust their defense. I expect a natural increase in shot attempts from Nembhard, as he clears his game four points prop.

A lineup that I’ll be attacking tonight will be the Kansas City Royals. They are coming off a shutout home loss yesterday to the New York Yankees, in which they were swept. Certain players start to heat up once summer hits, and Salvador Perez is one as he is hitting .302 in the month of June. He also has homered twice in the last week. He does it again in a favorable matchup against Luis Severino.

Luis Severino’s home and road splits are eye popping as he has a road ERA of just .087. That also has to do with a small sample size as he has had four more home starts then on the road. Expect Severino’s struggles to catch up to him tonight against a Royals lineup that will be ready to hit after a shutout Thursday. Maikel Garcia is coming off his quietest series since early May, just one hit against the Yankees. He corrects that tonight, and clears his total bases prop.

Friday, look for the Minnesota Twins to get back on track after an ugly home Thursday loss to the Texas Rangers, 16-3. It marked the third time over their last seven games that they have lost by double digit runs. Look for the Twins to back up starter Chris Paddack who has allowed two runs or less in six straight starts. Take the Twins to test the Astros strong home record.

The Houston Astros bats came to life in a big way in yesterday’s victory over the White Sox. Yainier Diaz had a multi-hit game, and look for another successful day at the plate today against White Sox starter Davis Martin. He had a hit in both at bats against Martin on May 3rd. Play Diaz over on total bases tonight.

Lu Dort scored just three points in game two, with five fouls. Each postseason game which total four, in which Dort has had five or more fouls he has scored less then five points. Prior Dort had scored in double figures in eight straight games against the Indiana Pacers. This included a twenty two point outburst in the last regular season meeting on March 29th. Play Dort’s over as he keeps his fouls in check.

David Fry’s return to the lineup has been slow, but look for him to bounce back from a struggling day at the plate yesterday. He hit into a key ninth inning double play, and is hitless since last Friday against the Astros. Buy low spot as Fry shakes off the rust going into just his sixth start of the season. Dual split play on a home run and to get an RBI.

David Fry’s return to the lineup has been slow, but look for him to bounce back from a struggling day at the plate yesterday. He hit into a key ninth inning double play, and is hitless since last Friday against the Astros. Buy low spot as Fry shakes off the rust going into just his sixth start of the season. Dual split play on a home run and to get an RBI.

Slade Cecconi’s most common opponent in his young career has been the Cincinnati Reds. Today will mark his fifth career start against Cincinnati, and on May 17th he matched a career high with eight strikeouts on the Reds. Additionally, we are getting a cheaper price then when Cecconi and the Guardians were -120 road favorites at Cincinnati. A bit of over valuing Andrew Abbott’s incredible month of May. Take the Guardians to get a bit of revenge on their old manager Terry Francona.

Chet Holmgren had an off game in game one with just six points and six rebounds. That was his lowest output for points in the postseason, and the fewest he has scored since March 31st. Part of that had to do with his minutes, and not getting a chance to get in the game flow. He had just eleven second half minutes, including a quick hook in the fourth quarter. It is evident OKC needs one big on the floor, and I expect Holmgren to thrive with ample opportunities in game two. Play his over.

The Atlanta Braves have lost consecutive games in heart breaking walk off fashion to the San Francisco Giants. They are now on a six game losing streak, but look for their team hitting to shine today. Since May 10th, when they have scored two runs or less they have followed up with a minimum of four runs. Take the Braves as they end Landon Roupp’s recent strong run.