Raymond Report MLB Baseball Tipsheet for Monday, August 19th, 2024

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins

Odds: Diamondbacks -205, Marlins +172 | Over/Under: 8
Starting Pitchers: Brandon Pfaadt (ARI) vs. Adam Oller (MIA)
Key Insights: Arizona is heavily favored, with a solid road record (32-30). Miami has struggled at home (24-39) and is currently on a 3-game losing streak. Arizona’s recent form and road performance give them a clear advantage in this matchup.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Odds: Blue Jays -168, Reds +142 | Over/Under: 8
Starting Pitchers: Julian Aguiar (CIN) vs. Kevin Gausman (TOR)
Key Insights: Cincinnati has been on a 3-game losing streak and faces a Toronto team that has been stronger at home vs C type teams by going 13-8 SU. Both teams are in a neutral phase, but Toronto’s home advantage and Gausman’s experience make them the likely winner.

Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Mets

Odds: Mets -128, Orioles +118 | Over/Under: 8.5
Starting Pitchers: Trevor Rogers (BAL) vs. David Peterson (NYM)
Key Insights: The Mets have been solid at home (33-32) and are currently neutral but slightly favored due to their home performance. Baltimore’s neutral phase and road record (37-28) make this a competitive matchup, but the Mets hold a slight edge.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Texas Rangers

Odds: Rangers -124, Pirates +106 | Over/Under: 8.5
Starting Pitchers: Luis Ortiz (PIT) vs. Jose Urena (TEX)
Key Insights: Both teams are bearish, but Texas’ home record (32-30), but 10-5 SU at home when the total is 8.5. Pittsburgh has struggled on the road (29-32) and 3-12 SU L15G giving up 5.73 RA, making the Rangers the likely pick to win.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals

Odds: Royals -187, Angels +170 | Over/Under: 9
Starting Pitchers: Carson Fulmer (LAA) vs. Seth Lugo (KC)
Key Insights: Kansas City is on a 4-game winning streak with a strong home record (38-25). The Angels have struggled on the road (27-40), making the Royals heavy favorites to continue their winning streak.

Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros

Odds: Astros -116, Red Sox +107 | Over/Under: 8
Starting Pitchers: Tanner Houck (BOS) vs. Yusei Kikuchi (HOU)
Key Insights: Houston is in a bullish phase with an 8-game winning streak and a strong home record (34-27). Boston is neutral but has been inconsistent on the road (29-32). The Astros are expected to maintain their momentum.

Minnesota Twins vs. San Diego Padres

Odds: Padres -154, Twins +142 | Over/Under: 7.5
Starting Pitchers: Zebby Matthews (MIN) vs. Michael King (SD)
Key Insights: San Diego’s bullish streak and home advantage (33-29) make them the favorites in this matchup. Minnesota has been solid but may struggle against the Padres’ recent form.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics

Odds: Rays -117, Athletics +107 | Over/Under: 7.5
Starting Pitchers: Taj Bradley (TB) vs. Joe Boyle (OAK)
Key Insights: Tampa Bay is on a 3-game winning streak with a decent road record (30-31). Oakland, despite being bullish, has struggled overall, making the Rays the favored team to extend their streak.

Chicago White Sox vs. San Francisco Giants

Odds: Giants -225, White Sox +202 | Over/Under: 8
Starting Pitchers: Jonathan Cannon (CHW) vs. Kyle Harrison (SF)
Key Insights: The White Sox continue to struggle with a 2-game losing streak, while the Giants, despite a bearish trend, have a stronger home record (36-27). San Francisco is heavily favored to win.

Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Odds: Dodgers -134, Mariners +123 | Over/Under: 8
Starting Pitchers: Bryan Woo (SEA) vs. Gavin Stone (LAD)
Key Insights: The Dodgers are slightly favored at home, where they’ve been strong (38-22). Seattle has struggled on the road (27-35), and despite a recent bearish trend, the Dodgers are expected to secure a win.