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Marc David Sports' Free Pick

We really like the away team in this matchup. This matchup serves as the second game of a split doubleheader at PNC Park after Friday evening's series opener was postponed due to inclement weather. The Brewers turn to rookie LHP Shane Drohan (4-2, 2.97 ERA), and the Pirates have posted a sluggish 6-16 record when facing left-handed starters, 1-9 as underdogs. The Pirates hand the ball to Bubba Chandler (3-8, 4.82 ERA), who they are 3-7 with on the mound as underdogs.

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The skidding A’s are hoping their current slump reached its nadir in last night’s 14-1 drubbing at the hands of the Pale Hose. That might be wishful thinking, however, as the bottom has dropped out for Mark Kotsay’s bunch, which has now lost 15 of 18 as it enters the Rate this afternoon.

Lately, the problem has been offense, scoring only five times across the past four losses, and held to 2 runs or fewer in five of the last six games. Recent efforts from rookie starter Gage Jump have also tailed off (and how.,..10 runs and 19 hits allowed across 7 2/3 IP in his last two starts...sheesh!). Meanwhile, Chisox counterpart Erick Fedde has steadied, posting a 2.56 ERA since the start of June. Play White Sox on Money Line

Cubs vs Reds MLB Free Pick 

The Angle(s): This looks like a good spot to back the Chicago Cubs after getting shut out in the series opener. Public perception often overadjusts to a zero-run performance, but sharp handicappers know that backing a disciplined lineup following a shutout loss yields excellent long-term value.

The Cincinnati Reds hand the ball to left-hander Nick Lodolo (3-2, 4.68 ERA). While Lodolo has individual flashes of pitching well lately, the team results tell a highly alarming story. The Reds have dropped five of his last six starts.

The Cubs turn to right-hander Javier Assad (6-1, 4.15 ERA), who isn't just a solid arm, he consistently benefits from a high-functioning relationship with his offense. The Cubs' dugout routinely fills up the box score when he takes the bump, leading Chicago to an impressive seven wins across his last eight starts.

The moneyline is tempting, but the real value is on the runline at plus-money.

The Bet: Cubs -1½ (3%). 

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Ricky's play on Over.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

- The Over is 4-1 in San Francisco's last 5 games.

- The Over is 4-2 in San Francisco's last 6 games at home.

- The Over is 6-3 in San Francisco's last 9 games played in July.

Verdict: We should see plenty of Runs in this game.

Basic stats ahead of tonight's game: Blue Jays average 4.04 runs per game & Padres average 3.90 runs per game. Trey Yesavage (Blue Jays starter) has a 3.31 ERA & Walker Buehler (Padres starter) has a 5.07 ERA.

Pick: Trey Yesavage is coming off of three starts where he's allowed only five runs, and he looks to mow down one of the worst lineups in baseball while Walker Buehler looks to step up against a struggling Blue Jays batting order.