

Zack Cimini
Contrarian with Chutzpah
A Las Vegas handicapper who's never afraid to buck conventional wisdom, Zack shines in multiple sports. Entering the 2026 MLB season, Zack was 901-807-8 all-time, returning $3,852 to $100 bettors. Over the past three college football seasons, Zack is 91-68-2 (plus $1,420). Over the past three college basketball seasons, Zack is 230-194-7 (plus $1,676). And over the past two NFL seasons, Zack is 73-57-5 (plus $667). Zack appears regularly on CBS Sports HQ, CBS Sports Network and "The Early Edge," SportsLine's popular daily betting show. Catch "The Early Edge" live at 10 a.m. ET on SportsLine's YouTube page. For Zack Cimini media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.
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Will Warren has a night time ERA over 6. ..
Will Warren has a night time ERA over 6. ..
Will Warren has a night time ERA over 6. ..
Toronto is 6-2 over the last eight games against the Boston Red Sox. …
The Orioles lost to their former pitcher in Dean Kremer on Monday. A game that got out of hand they did show some life with four runs from the eighth inning on. Look for the Orioles to test Bailey Ober’s strong home stats where he is 5-0, with a 2.72 ERA. Back the Orioles to even the series.
The Pittsburgh Pirates Ronny Simon is getting his fifth straight start of the season. He has had a hit in three of his four starts, and surpassed his combination line in two out of his last three games. The Pirates have dropped five out of their last six, and even with low run production Simon has been in the mix. Take his combination line over against the Marlins.
Over the San Diego Padres last five series they are 4-0-1. At home they are also 9 and 2 over their last eleven games. This should be a spot where Casey Mize can settle in after a rough debut for the Padres against the Diamondbacks. One of his four wins on the season came against the Brewers in April, a game he gave up just three hits. Back the home underdog Padres.
The Minnesota Twins have motivation at the plate to back up their pitcher in Dean Kremer. The new Minnesota Twin is facing his old team in the Baltimore Orioles, and chances are the Orioles are going to get to Kremer. Look for the heart of the lineup to step up for the Twins with an emphasis on Royce Lewis. Lewis just had his thirteen game hit streak snapped yesterday. He gets right back on track tonight. Attack in all markets.
The Minnesota Twins have motivation at the plate to back up their pitcher in Dean Kremer. The new Minnesota Twin is facing his old team in the Baltimore Orioles, and chances are the Orioles are going to get to Kremer. Look for the heart of the lineup to step up for the Twins with an emphasis on Royce Lewis. Lewis just had his thirteen game hit streak snapped yesterday. He gets right back on track tonight. Attack in all markets.
The Minnesota Twins have motivation at the plate to back up their pitcher in Dean Kremer. The new Minnesota Twin is facing his old team in the Baltimore Orioles, and chances are the Orioles are going to get to Kremer. Look for the heart of the lineup to step up for the Twins with an emphasis on Royce Lewis. Lewis just had his thirteen game hit streak snapped yesterday. He gets right back on track tonight. Attack in all markets.
Moises Ballesterios was traded by the Cubs to the Angels, and has yet to make a true impact at the plate through five games. He is just 3 for 18, and had his worst performance since becoming an Angel in yesterday’s loss where he went 0 for 4. Value spot off the Angels being shutout yesterday, and seeing Ryan Gusto on the mound for the Marlins. Take his combination line over.
Another LA Angel player I’m looking to have success today is Denzer Guzman. Guzman had one of the Angels five hits Saturday, and will see Ryan Gusto of the Marlins today. Gusto had an ERA over 7 in his two starts against the Angels last season. Gusto is coming off second highest amount of pitches on the season in his last start against the Braves. Look for Guzman to cash in via a RBI/run as a plus payout.
Another LA Angel player I’m looking to have success today is Denzer Guzman. Guzman had one of the Angels five hits Saturday, and will see Ryan Gusto of the Marlins today. Gusto had an ERA over 7 in his two starts against the Angels last season. Gusto is coming off second highest amount of pitches on the season in his last start against the Braves. Look for Guzman to cash in via a RBI/run as a plus payout.
The Athletics have lost nine straight games, which is the second time they have done so since July. They were embarrassed in yesterday’s 13-1 loss to the Red Sox, where the team had just two total hits. A lopsided loss may occur again today, but I do expect a better performance at the plate. Jacob Wilson did have two doubles and four hits in the prior series against the Red Sox to conclude the month of July. Buy the dip on Wilson’s 2 for 16 start to the month of August. Attack in all main hitting categories.
The Athletics have lost nine straight games, which is the second time they have done so since July. They were embarrassed in yesterday’s 13-1 loss to the Red Sox, where the team had just two total hits. A lopsided loss may occur again today, but I do expect a better performance at the plate. Jacob Wilson did have two doubles and four hits in the prior series against the Red Sox to conclude the month of July. Buy the dip on Wilson’s 2 for 16 start to the month of August. Attack in all main hitting categories.





