MLB Odds: Weary Dodgers Return Home for Game 6

After five hours of baseball insanity, the Los Angeles Dodgers are heading home down 3-2 in the 2017 World Series. The Houston Astros delivered the final blow in Sunday night’s 13-12 extra-innings victory, cashing in as +110 road dogs on the MLB lines and setting up Game 6 at Chavez Ravine tonight. FOX has the coverage beginning at 8:20 PM ET.

Houston will send Justin Verlander (3.84 FIP) to the mound on Tuesday, as they try to nail down the first World Series championship in franchise history. The Dodgers hit two home runs off Verlander in Game 2, but the Astros came back to win 7-6 as –122 road favorites, also in extra innings. That put Houston’s overall record behind Verlander at a perfect 9-0 for nine betting units in earnings.

Rich Hill (3.72 FIP) will get the nod for Los Angeles after pitching reasonably well in Game 2, giving up just one earned run in four innings before getting the quick hook. Hill only threw 60 pitches in that game, and the Dodgers might need to stretch him a lot further Tuesday night after using up nearly their entire bullpen in Game 5.

MLB Odds: Verlander Can Clinch for Astros in Game 6

The Houston Astros have yet to lose a game with Justin Verlander (3.84 FIP) on the mound. If that trend continues Tuesday night, the Astros will be World Series champions for the first time in franchise history. They’ll face Rich Hill (3.72 FIP) and the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight in Game 6 at Chavez Ravine, starting at 8:20 PM ET on FOX.


Neither pitcher got the win when they met in Game 2. After the Dodgers hit two home runs off Verlander, Houston came from behind to beat LA 7-6 in 11 innings, cashing in as –122 road favorites.

MLB Odds: Verlander, Hill Square Off in World Series on Tuesday

Tuesday night will be an elimination game in the World Series, as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Houston Astros for Game 6.

Justin Verlander (4-0, 2.05 ERA) took a no-decision in a 7-6 11-inning win for the Astros in Game 2. Over six innings, he allowed three runs on two hits, striking out five and walking two. So far this postseason, Verlander has given up seven runs over 30.2 innings, striking out 29 and walking eight. Over 8.2 innings on the road, Verlander has given up four runs on seven hits and allowed three homeruns.

Rich Hill (0-0, 2.77 ERA) took his third no-decision of the postseason in Game 2, allowing a run on three hits over four innings; he struck out seven and walked three. All three of Hill’s previous starts in this postseason have come at home where he was 7-5 in 14 starts with an ERA of 2.77 during the regular season.

Through the first four games of the World Series, the Astros and the Dodgers have gone under the posted total twice along with a push. The home team and the away team have been favored twice each.

MLB Odds: Dodgers Host Astros in Game 6 of the World Series

The 3-2 Houston Astros could end the World Series Tuesday night, as the Los Angeles Dodgers host Game 6.

Justin Verlander (4-0, 2.05 ERA) and Rich Hill (0-0, 2.77 ERA) will meet for the second time in the World Series as they both took no-decisions in a 7-6 win for the Astros in 11 innings. Verlander lasted six innings, giving up three runs on two hits (both homeruns). Hill lasted four innings, giving up an earned run on three hits while striking out seven and walking three. The Astros hit four homeruns from the ninth inning on to win Game 2.

NHL Odds: Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild on Tuesday

This Halloween, Central Division rivals will look to send a fright into one another, as the Minnesota Wild welcome the Winnipeg Jets to town. Both clubs have started the season well, and neither team will be willing to concede an important two points to a Western Conference foe. Put down the candy bag and tune in to TSN3 at 8 PM ET to catch all of the action.


The 5-3-2 Jets have taken at least one point in four straight games, and are coming off of a 7-1 drubbing of the defending Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins. Jets’ RW Blake Wheeler sniped a hat trick and added an assist for a four-point night against the Pens; Wheeler leads Winnipeg in points (4 goals, 8 assists) so far this season. After a 4-3 victory over the Wild earlier this month, the Jets will be brimming with confidence heading into Minnesota.


The Wild (4-3-2) have won three of their last four games. They currently sit last in the Central Division, but that’s largely due to having played in only nine games. All-star goaltender Devan Dubnyk has had a slow start to the season, winning only three of seven games started, while posting a goals against average above three and a save percentage of .905. Though still early, the Wild will need their cornerstone player to be better, starting with Tuesday’s game against Winnipeg.

NHL Odds: Jets Fly to Minnesota for Halloween Showdown

Blake Wheeler and the Winnipeg Jets will attempt to get two points closer to the Central Division lead on Tuesday, as they take on the Minnesota Wild on the road. The Jets have started strong, and sit in second place in their division. Led by RW Blake Wheeler, the Jets look like a team that could make some noise in the West this season.


The Minnesota Wild, though last in the Central, have won three of their last four games, and seem to be settling into their game. Now a month into the season, the Wild hope that Devan Dubnyk will return to form and lead his team once again. Don’t miss this Western Conference matchup Tuesday (8:00 PM ET on TSN 3).

Entertainment Odds: Time Person of the Year

It’s just about time for Time to name their Person of the Year for 2017. Who will it be this year? Emmanuel Macron, who was elected President of France in May, is favored over the field at –150. The 2016 Person of the Year, Donald Trump, is the second-favorite to repeat at +375, followed by currently unemployed quarterback Colin Kaepernick at +450.


The Time Person of the Year goes to the person, place or thing, as decided by the magazine’s editors, that “wielded the most influence” over the past 12 months. It’s rare for anyone to be honored more than once, but it’s happened 14 times since this tradition began in 1927, and once in back-to-back years when Richard Nixon won in 1971-72. Trump would be a strong double-up candidate from a news standpoint, but his influence over US and global policy is in question, while Nixon was at the height of his powers.

Macron shocked Europe’s political establishment by winning the presidency under the En Marche! banner, a loose centrist party he formed in 2016. He is France’s youngest-ever president at age 39, but while he was popular during the election, his polling numbers have dropped off considerably since then.

Entertainment Odds: Macron Favored for Time Person of the Year

French President Emmanuel Macron may not be as popular as he was when he won that country’s election in May, but he’s still the –150 favorite at press time to win Time Person of the Year honors for 2017. Donald Trump is next at +375, followed by Colin Kaepernick at +450.

The editors at Time choose their honoree based on who (or what) “wielded the most influence” that year. Only one person has been on the cover back-to-back years since the first award in 1927: US President Richard Nixon in 1971 and 1972, before the Watergate scandal brought him down.

NFL Odds: Steelers-Lions on Sunday Night Football

Are the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2 SU, 4-3 ATS) the best team in the NFL? They’ve looked very good this year, but they’ve got a tough test coming up Sunday night when they visit the Detroit Lions (3-3 SU and ATS), who are coming off the bye week. Pittsburgh is a 3-point road favorite at press time with a total of 45.5; NBC has the coverage beginning at 8:30 PM ET.


The Steelers have experienced some setbacks in their two losses to Chicago (+7.5 at home) and Jacksonville (+8 away). Otherwise, they’ve played quality football on both sides of the field, overcoming issues like RB Le’Veon Bell’s training camp holdout and injuries on the offensive line. The Under was on a 6-0 winning streak before the Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 29-14 last week (Over 40.5).

Detroit got off to a quick start this year, but things have been unravelling since their offensive line got smashed by injuries in September. Tackle Greg Robinson (ankle) joined the list two weeks ago and wasn’t active during the open portion of Monday’s practice session; right guard TJ Lang (back) did practice after missing their Week 6 loss to New Orleans (–5 at home).

NFL Odds: Resilient Steelers Visit Injury-Plagued Lions

The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2 SU, 4-3 ATS) have a very interesting game coming up Sunday night at Ford Field. They’ll face the Detroit Lions (3-3 SU and ATS) at 8:30 PM ET on NBC; the Lions are coming off the bye week, but they’ve suffered a long list of injuries on both sides of the ball.


Detroit’s biggest issues are on the offensive line. Things started falling apart in September, leaving the Leos (+3 vs. Pittsburgh) at 1-3 SU and ATS over their last four games. Right guard TJ Lang (back) practiced on Monday, while left tackle Greg Robinson (ankle) was absent.

NHL Odds: Edmonton Oilers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday

This Tuesday, the Edmonton Oilers take on the defending Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins (7 PM ET on Sportsnet ONE). Touted as two of the top teams heading into the regular season, neither team has performed as expected. Those slow starts have caused both teams’ odds to hoist the Cup fall; currently, Pittsburgh is +1200 and Edmonton is +1400.


The Oilers (2-5-0) haven’t been able to put things together yet, despite entering the fourth week of the season. What was the eighth-best offense last year, now sits 30th in the league. To no one’s surprise, Connor McDavid is just fine; he’s produced three goals and five assists through seven games, but after McDavid, the Oilers’ offense drops off significantly. Edmonton will be up against the league’s worst defensive team on Tuesday, so they should have opportunities to find the back of the net.


In short, the 5-3-1 Pittsburgh Penguins have been a defensive nightmare in 2017-18. They have given up a shocking 4.33 goals per game, and the combined save percentage of Matt Murray and Antti Niemi sits below .900. Murray is expected to get the start at home, so he’ll need to be better if the Penguins hope to keep the Oilers’ offense down.

NHL Odds: Pittsburgh Welcomes Oilers to Town

The struggling Edmonton Oilers will look to improve upon their 2-5-0 record this Tuesday, as they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (7 PM ET on Sportsnet ONE). Edmonton has lost six straight games, and have been without Leon Draisaitl for the last four. They’ll look to get back on track against the 31st-ranked defense of the Pens.


With shaky defense and goaltending, the Penguins have needed their offensive stars to produce, and they have. Sidney Crosby (5 goals, 5 assists) and Evgeni Malkin (3 goals, 7 assists) lead the team in points. Pittsburgh will need that scoring to continue against an Oilers squad that’s due for an offensive breakout.

MLB Odds: Dodgers Host Astros in Game 1 of World Series on Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros have been the best teams in baseball all season long. The two got through the playoffs and will now open up the World Series on Tuesday at 8:09 PM ET in Los Angeles.


The Astros will send Dallas Keuchel (2-1, 2.60 ERA) to the mound. He lasted just 4.2 innings in his last start, which was a 5-0 road loss to the New York Yankees in Game 6 of the ALCS. Keuchel allowed four runs on seven hits with eight strikeouts and a walk. The 2015 AL Cy Young winner has never faced the Dodgers before.

The Dodgers counter with Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 3.63 ERA), who got the win in his last start – an 11-1 rout of the Chicago Cubs on the road, which closed out the NLCS. Over six innings, Kershaw gave up a run on three hits with five strikeouts and a walk. The three-time NL Cy Young winner (and 2014 MVP) has faced the Astros eight times, going 3-2 with a 2.38 ERA.

The two teams last met in August 2015, with the Astros scoring a three-game sweep at home. Overall, the two have split their last 10 meetings. Seven games fell under the posted total.

MLB Odds: Aces Step Up for Game 1 of the World Series

Game 1 of the World Series happens Tuesday, and a pair of former Cy Young winners will be on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the visiting Houston Astros.


The 2015 AL Cy Young winner, Dallas Keuchel (2-1, 2.60 ERA), will get the call for the Astros after getting rocked by the New York Yankees in his last outing. Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 3.63 ERA), who won the 2011, 2013 and 2014 NL Cy Young awards as well as the 2014 MVP, will go for the Dodgers after pitching in the NLCS clincher against the Chicago Cubs.

UFC Odds: Cerrone vs. Till at Fight Night 118

The UFC returns to Poland this Saturday for Fight Night 118 in Gdansk, featuring a Welterweight bout between Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Darren Till as the main event. You’ll need UFC Fight Pass to see this card; at press time, the popular Cerrone is a –160 favorite, down from –175 at the open.


Cerrone (32-9, 1NC lifetime; 19-6 UFC) is trying to get his career back on track after losing both his matches in 2017, to Jorge Masvidal (+130) and Robbie Lawler (–175). The crafty veteran will have to tread carefully with the undefeated Till (15-0-1 lifetime; 3-0-1 UFC), a rising star from Liverpool, England who’s a Muay Thai master and a former K-1 European Champion.

The co-main event for Fight Night 118 is a Women’s Strawweight matchup between Poland’s Karolina Kowalkiewicz (10-2 lifetime, 3-2 UFC) and Jodie Esquibel (6-2 lifetime), who’s making her official UFC debut after competing for Invicta FC. Esquibel moved up from the Atomweight division last year, then appeared on The Ultimate Fighter, dropping a split decision to Ashley Yoder in the first qualifying round. Kowalkiewicz is also trying to snap a two-match losing streak; she opened at –450 and remains there at press time.

UFC Odds: Cerrone Favored Over Till at Fight Night 118

Donald Cerrone has lost back-to-back fights for the first time in his storied MMA career. He’ll get the chance to break that streak this Saturday against Darren Till, as they travel to Gdansk for the main event of UFC Fight Night 118. Cerrone is the –160 favorite at press time after opening at –175.


In the co-main event, Poland’s own Karolina Kowalkiewicz tries to snap her own two-match losing streak at the expense of Jodie Esquibel, who’s making the move from Invicta FC and appeared briefly on The Ultimate Fighter. Kowalkiewicz is the –450 favorite in this Women’s Strawweight matchup.

NFL Odds: Packers to Start Hundley Versus Saints

The Green Bay Packers (4-2 SU, 3-3 ATS) just saw their Super Bowl LII odds take a tumble. QB Aaron Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone last week, so Brett Hundley will be under center this Sunday when Green Bay hosts the New Orleans Saints (3-2 SU and ATS), kicking off at 1 PM ET on FOX. The Packers are 6-point home dogs at press time, holding steady since the open.


Heading into Week 6, the Packers were +500 second favourites on the Super Bowl futures market, but they’ve fallen all the way to +2000 now that Rodgers is expected to go under the knife. Hundley was Green Bay’s fifth-round pick in 2015, and a quality dual-threat quarterback at UCLA. He tossed three interceptions in relief of Rodgers during last week’s 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings (+3.5 at home).

The Saints, meanwhile, are above .500 for the first time since 2013 after winning three straight games straight up and against the spread. Their defense leaves much to be desired, but most of their issues have been against the run; New Orleans had a pair of pick-sixes in last week’s 52-38 win over the Detroit Lions to cash in as 5-point home favourites.

NFL Odds: Hundley Replaces Rodgers for Saints-Packers Game

With QB Aaron Rodgers (broken collarbone) expected to miss the rest of the 2017 campaign, Brett Hundley will be pressed into service this Sunday when the Green Bay Packers host the New Orleans Saints, beginning at 1 PM ET on FOX. Green Bay is a 6-point puppy at press time.


The Packers took Hundley in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft after three years of quality football with the UCLA Bruins. However, Hundley struggled last week in relief of Rodgers, giving up three interceptions in a 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings (+3.5 at home).

MLB Odds: Hendricks, Darvish Duel in NLCS Game 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers are two wins away from reaching their first World Series since 1988. They won the first two games of the National League Championship Series at home, and today, the Dodgers visit Wrigley Field for Game 3 against the Chicago Cubs, beginning at 9 PM ET on TBS. The Cubs are -117 and the Dodgers are -103 on the moneyline.

Los Angeles will give Yu Darvish (3.83 FIP) the nod tonight. Darvish arrived in Chavez Ravine at the trade deadline, and posted a 3.38 FIP in his nine regular-season starts for LA. Then the former two-time Pacific League MVP in Japan held the Arizona Diamondbacks to one run on two hits in five innings of work, helping the Dodgers complete the sweep of Arizona in the NLDS.

Chicago will turn to Kyle Hendricks (3.88 FIP) in a virtual must-win for the defending World Series champions. But the story for the Cubs remains their bullpen, which took the loss in each of the first two games in Los Angeles. Chicago’s relievers finished the regular season ranked No. 13 in the majors with a 4.08 FIP, and No. 17 since the All-Star break at 4.36 FIP.

MLB Odds: Dodgers-Cubs in NLCS Game 3

After dropping the first two games of the NLCS at Chavez Ravine, the Chicago Cubs come back to Wrigley Field for Game 3 tonight against the Los Angeles Dodgers. First pitch is at 9 PM ET on TBS.

Kyle Hendricks (3.88 FIP) will take the hill for the Cubs, while Yu Darvish (3.83 FIP) will respond for LA. But the onus for Chicago is on their bullpen, which has been suspect all season; it was the Cubs relievers who took the loss in Games 1 and 2. The Dodgers’ bullpen led the National League this year at 3.55 FIP.

NHL Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals on Tuesday

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals, two of the top teams in this young NHL season, clash on Tuesday a 7 PM ET. Both teams will bring offensively-gifted lineups to the ice, which should translate into a high-scoring affair.

So far in 2017-18, the Toronto Maple Leafs have paced the league, going 4-1-0 and lead all other teams in goals scored with 26. Centre, Auston Matthews, is once again leading the Leafs offensively in just his second full season; he's tallied an impressive five goals and three assists over the first five games of the season. That performance has helped the Leafs reach an NHL-best 30.8% power play percentage.

Equally impressive has been the offense of the Washington Capitals. While looking at the leader board for the league's top offensive players, you’ll find a collection of Capitals. RW Alex Ovechkin has been the hottest goal scorer in the NHL thus far, breaking out with nine goals in just six games. With him is fellow Cap Evgeny Kuznetsov, who has tallied 11 helpers, and leads the league in points. When these two squads take the ice on Tuesday, get ready to see skill in the highest degree.

NHL Odds: Capitals Welcome Leafs in Early-Season Matchup

Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs touch down in DC this Tuesday (7 PM ET on TSN) as one of the hottest teams in the NHL. They've tallied a ridiculous 26 goals through only five games played; that's more than five goals scored per game on average. They'll be up against an equally potent Washington Capitals team.


The Caps have been nearly as impressive as the Leafs so far in 2017-18. They've lit the lamp 22 times through six games and have the league's top scorer, Alex Ovechkin (9 goals), in their lineup. Stanley Cup futures odds for these two offensive juggernauts are +900 for the Leafs and +1200 for the Capitals.

MLB Odds: Cubs Host Dodgers in NLCS Game 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers got the National League Championship Series off to a rocking start, winning Game 1 at home against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. On Tuesday, they’ll take on the Cubs in Chicago for Game 3.

The Dodgers will have Yu Darvish (1-0, 1,80 ERA) on the hill and last time he was on the mound, he clinched a sweep for the Dodgers in the NLDS on the road in Arizona. Darvish allowed a run on two hits over five innings of work, striking out seven with no walks. Since Darvish spent most of his career in Texas, he has never faced the Cubs before. He was 6-4 in 15 road starts this season with a 2.44 ERA.

The Cubs counter with Kyle Hendricks (1-0, 3.27 ERA), who took a no-decision in Game 5’s 9-8 win in Washington in the NLDS. Over four innings, Hendricks gave up four runs on nine hits, and struck out seven with a pair of walks. Hendricks also gave up two homers to Washington; he’s 2-1 in three career starts against the Dodgers, with an ERA of 3.15.

MLB Odds: Dodgers, Cubs Meet for Game 3

Game 3 of the National League Championship Series takes place on Tuesday, with the Chicago Cubs hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers.


Kyle Hendricks (1-0, 3.27 ERA) will be the starter for the Cubs, and Yu Darvish (1-0, 1.80 ERA) gets the ball for the Dodgers. Game 1 took place Saturday night in Los Angeles, with the Dodgers winning 5-2. Coming into this series, the Dodgers had won four of six meetings with the Cubs during the regular season, which included a sweep of three games at home in Los Angeles. The Cubs won two of three at home in Chicago.

Politics Odds: Trump vs. Tillerson

Things are getting a little hot under the collar at the White House. Reports surfaced this week that US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, speaking privately with other officials in July, called Donald Trump a “moron.” Trump responded by telling Forbes that the two should compare IQ tests. Who would win this showdown? Tillerson is the slight –120 favorite at press time.


Trump has yet to publicly reveal his IQ, but he’s previously claimed it’s “much higher” than previous US Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush. The 45th POTUS has a Bachelor of Science degree from Wharton, the business school of the Ivy League’s University of Pennsylvania. There’s also no official record of Tillerson’s IQ; he has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

This IQ battle is one of four Trump betting lines available at press time. In other action, you can bet on whether John Kelly will be Trump’s Chief of Staff on January 1, 2018; Yes is the favorite at –220. Trump’s Republican Party is a +120 underdog to win the 2020 US presidential election, and No is a –1200 favorite for whether Twitter will suspend the @realdonaldtrump account in 2017.

Politics Odds: Trump, Tillerson in IQ Battle

Is Donald Trump a “moron,” as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson reportedly said in July? Trump says the two should compare IQ scores; at press time, Tillerson is a –120 favorite to come out ahead, with Trump paying out at even money.


Both gentlemen hold Bachelor of Science degrees – Trump went to Wharton, and Tillerson is a Texas Longhorn. Neither has publicly revealed his IQ. Trump is six years older than Tillerson at 71, and average IQ scores tend to decrease over time. MENSA has offered to officiate an IQ test between the two.

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NFL Odds: Steelers Visit Undefeated Chiefs

You know things are going wrong for the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2 SU, 2-3 ATS) when their own fans start booing them. But after a humbling loss to Jacksonville, the Steelers will be on the road this Sunday to face the Kansas City Chiefs (5-0 SU and ATS), kicking off at 4:25 PM ET on CBS. The Chiefs are 5-point favorites on the NFL odds board at press time after opening at –4.5.


The Steelers are still one of the better teams in the NFL on paper, despite a rare bad performance by QB Ben Roethlisberger; he threw five interceptions in last week’s 30-9 loss to the Jaguars (+8 away). However, Roethlisberger will be hoping for the return of RT Marcus Gilbert (hamstring) to the offensive line. Gilbert’s status for Sunday remains unclear after missing the past three games.

Kansas City has some issues up front with both center Mitch Morse (foot) and RG Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (knee) on the sidelines, and Pro Bowl TE Travis Kelce has been diagnosed with a concussion from last week’s 42-34 win over the Houston Texans (+3 at home). Otherwise, the Chiefs have been the correct NFL pick every week thus far.

NFL Odds: Chiefs Put Streak on the Line Versus Steelers

The Kansas City Chiefs (5-0 SU and ATS) have been flawless as an NFL pick thus far. Their chances of remaining undefeated in Week 6 look good; after opening at –4.5, Kansas City is a 5-point home chalk for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2 SU, 2-3 ATS), beginning at 4:25 PM ET on CBS.


The Steelers are coming off an embarrassing 30-9 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars as 8-point home favorites, but they might catch a break this week: Chiefs TE Travis Kelce has been diagnosed with a concussion and might not be cleared for Sunday.

MLB Odds: Cubs Can Close out Nats at Wrigley

The Chicago Cubs are one win away from returning to the National League Championship Series. The Cubs (–103 at home) beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Monday to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five NLDS; Game 4 is Tuesday at Wrigley Field, beginning at 5:38 PM ET on TBS.


Former Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta (4.16 FIP) is expected to pitch for Chicago. This has been Arrieta’s worst season since joining the Cubs in 2013, and his supporters finished the regular season down 4.71 betting units on a team record of 16-14, including just one quality start in his last five games.

The Nationals respond with Tanner Roark (4.13 FIP), who’s pitched roughly as well as Arrieta this year, but at a relative bargain price for bettors. Roark has the same 16-14 team record, but with less chalk to carry, his red ink has been limited to 1.66 units. Comparing the two pitchers by ERA might lead casual fans astray; Roark’s 4.67 ERA is much higher than Arrieta’s 3.53, but Roark has also allowed an unfortunate .300 BABIP (Batting Average on Balls in Play), while Arrieta’s .279 BABIP is closer to normal for that stat.

MLB Odds: Can Arrieta Find His Groove in Game 4?

Jake Arrieta (4.16 FIP) hasn’t enjoyed the best season of his career, but he can take the Chicago Cubs back to the National League Championship Series with a win Tuesday over Tanner Roark (4.13 FIP) and the Washington Nationals. First pitch from Wrigley Field is at 5:38 PM ET on TBS.


The Cubs took a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five NLDS on Monday with a 2-1 win over the Nationals (–117 away). Arrieta had just one quality start over his last five regular-season games; Roark has pitched only one inning since September 27, and that was in relief.

MLS Odds: Red Bulls-Whitecaps in Potential Playoff Preview

The Vancouver Whitecaps (15W, 10L, 6T) are the top team in the Western Conference, but they’re sizeable underdogs for Saturday’s match against the No. 6 team in the East, the New York Red Bulls (12W, 12L, 7T). The opening touch at Red Bull Arena is scheduled for 5 PM ET; New York are –165 favorites at press time, with Vancouver at +475 and the draw pegged at +285.


Vancouver has already qualified for the MLS playoffs, which begin October 25, but they’re still fighting for a spot in the Conference Semi-Finals. The Red Bulls (plus-14 goal differential) are skidding toward the postseason with four losses and five draws in their last nine matches, while the Whitecaps (plus-5) have six wins, a loss and two draws over the same span.

Saturday will be the first and only time these two clubs play during the regular season – although they could very well end up meeting in the playoffs. When they played earlier this year in the CONCACAF Champions League, Vancouver easily won the two-match series 3-1 on aggregate and advanced to the semi-finals, where they were eliminated by Tigres UANL of the Mexican leagues.

MLS Odds: Skidding Red Bulls Host Whitecaps

The New York Red Bulls (12W, 12L, 7T) haven’t won a match since August 15, but they’re –165 favorites this Saturday against the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps (15W, 10L, 6T), beginning at 5 PM ET. Vancouver is a +475 underdog with the draw priced at +285.


The Whitecaps have six wins, a loss and two draws in their last nine games, while New York has just four losses and five draws. This is their only meeting of the MLS regular season; Vancouver dominated their CONCACAF Champions League quarter-final, winning 3-1 on aggregate before falling to Tigres UANL in the semis.

MLB Odds: Chris Sale Takes Mound for Red Sox in Game 1

This Sunday, Manager John Farrell, announced that his Ace, Chris Sale, would start Game 1 on the road for the Boston Red Sox (+135) against the Houston Astros. The MLB leader in strikeouts (308) will make his first postseason appearance on Thursday (4:08 PM ET on FOX).


Although Houston (-165) hasn’t announced its starter yet, rest assured that we’ll see either fellow lefty Dallas Keuchel or the unbeatable righthander Justin Verlander. Both pitchers have Cy Young awards on their resume, and have been on fire of late. Keuchel has surrendered a total of four runs over his previous three starts (18 innings pitched) while Verlander has been basically unhittable since joining the Astros. He’s won all six games that he started as an Astro, and has given up only four runs in blue and orange. No matter who Houston sends to the mound this Thursday, the Red Sox will be in tough.

In the 2017 regular season, Houston took the season series four games to three. October baseball is an entirely different story, however. The winner will be determined by who is able to carry momentum into each game and who will capitalize on the other’s mistakes. It’s finally here - playoff baseball.

MLB Odds: Boston heads to Houston for Game 1

Chris Sale and the Boston Red Sox will visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros in Game 1 in the best-of-five series. Sale is coming off of a Cy Young-caliber year, which saw him strike out a Major League and career-best 308 batters, while holding opponents to a 2.90 ERA and 0.97 WHIP.


Sale will be up against a Houston Astros team that ranked first in the MLB in runs scored, hits, and placed second in homeruns. Led by second baseman José Altuve, the Astros’ potent offense will attempt to break through against one of the league’s toughest pitchers. Don’t miss any of the action this Thursday (4:08 PM ET on FOX).

MLB Odds: Yankees Host Twins in Wild-Card Showdown

After missing out on winning the American League East, the New York Yankees will host the Minnesota Twins in the Wild Card game on Tuesday.

Minnesota’s Ervin Santana (16-8, 3.28 ERA) threw five scoreless innings in his last outing, but took a no-decision in a 5-2 loss in Cleveland. Santana lost his lone start against the Yankees in 2017, allowing two runs on seven hits over 5.2 innings, with three strikeouts and a walk. The Twins fell 2-1 in New York on September 18. Santana was 10-3 in 17 road starts with a 2.71 ERA in 2017.

New York’s Luis Severino (14-6, 2.98 ERA) won his last start, a 6-1 victory at home against Tampa Bay. Over six innings, he allowed a run on four hits, struck out nine and walked one. Severino lasted just three innings in his only start against the Twins this season, scattering three runs on five hits with three strikeouts and a walk. This season, Severino was 8-5 in 16 home starts with a 3.71 ERA.

The Yankees won four of six meetings against the Twins this season, losing two of three in Minnesota, but they swept three games at home. Five of the six went under the posted total.

MLB Odds: Twins Head to New York in Wild Card Game

The Minnesota Twins rallied late to make it to the Wild Card game and on Tuesday, they’ll take on the New York Yankees on the road.


The Twins will go with Ervin Santana (16-8, 3.28 ERA) who lost his lone start against the Yankees in September. New York will counter with Luis Severino (14-6, 2.98 ERA). Severino had a no-decision in his lone start against the Twins, who have lost four of six to the Yankees this season – including all three in New York. The winner will take on the Cleveland Indians.

MLB Odds: Twins-Yankees in AL Wild Card Game

The New York Yankees (91-71, –1.00 betting units) aren’t your garden-variety Wild Card team. The Yankees are one of the very best teams in baseball, and they’re healthy –235 favourites to beat the Minnesota Twins (85-77, +11.48 units) in Tuesday night’s AL Wild Card Game. ESPN has the coverage starting at 8 PM ET.


New York finished the regular season with a run differential of plus-198, second only to Cleveland’s plus-254 in the majors. Blessed with incredible talent in all facets of the game, the Yankees will send ace Luis Severino (3.07 FIP) to the mound on Tuesday. Severino has New York up 4.95 units this year on a team record of 20-11, with the Over also checking in at 20-11.

The Twins squeaked into the second AL Wild Card spot with a run differential of plus-27. That’s the lowest of any playoff team this year. Minnesota has Top-10 hitting and mediocre-to-poor pitching, and they’ll be going with nominal No. 1 starter Ervin Santana (4.46 FIP) for this matchup. Santana has earned 4.07 units for Twins supporters on a record of 19-14; the Under is 19-12-2 in his 33 starts, thanks in part to a forgivingly low .245 BABIP.

MLB Odds: Yankees Favored in AL Wild Card Game

After a strong regular season, the New York Yankees (91-71, –1.00 betting units) opened as –235 home favourites for Tuesday’s AL Wild Card Game against the Minnesota Twins (85-77, +11.48 units). First pitch is at 8 PM ET on ESPN.


Luis Severino (3.07 FIP) is projected to take the mound for the Yankees opposite Ervin Santana (4.46 FIP) in a battle of No. 1 starters. New York has won 13 of Severino’s last 15 starts; the Twins are 9-8 in their last 17 games behind Santana, including a 2-1 loss to the Yankees (–158 at home) on September 18.