It’s Tuesday and we’re looking to hit some plus-money bets before the weekend. I’ve put together my favorite three-team parlay for tonight’s slate of games in the MLB. Let’s start off the week with a bang.
(Odds courtesy DraftKings)
Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers
The Royals and Rangers don’t have great offenses this year. Against righties, the Rangers are hitting a .097 ISO and wOBA of .252. Tonight, the Rangers will take on a very improved Brad Keller who has earned 52% of ground balls and allowed just 17.3% line drives to begin the year.
The Rangers are also striking out 25.6% of the time using their projected lineup and walking just over 5%, which is extremely low.
On the other hand, Martin Perez will take the hill for the Rangers. He’s also had some terrific outings this year and will take on a Royals unit that has a .073 ISO and wOBA of .253 against lefties this season. Just like the Rangers, the Royals only walk 5.6% of the time against lefties this season and are hitting 48.8% of ground balls.
Take the under 8.
Bet: Under 8 (-110 at DraftKings)
Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox can’t be bad forever. Just trust me, dude! The White Sox will take on Cal Quantrill who has a 6.07 xFIP in the last 30 days with 14.8% of strikeouts and 13% of walks. That’s just not going to cut it.
With Yoan Moncada back in the White Sox lineup, Chicago looks legitimate on paper. The White Sox are only striking out 18.1% of the time against righties and should put the ball in play against Quantrill.
Meanwhile, Lucas Giolito will take the mound for the White Sox, at home. He has a 2.93 xFIP while striking out 40.6% of batters. I’ll trust those numbers against Quantrill’s numbers with a moneyline below -200.
Bet: White Sox (-190 at DraftKings)
Miami Marlins vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks will send out Madison Bumgarner, who has a 5.66 xFIP with 15.5% strikeouts and 8.3% walks. He’s allowing some power to righties and ultimately hasn’t been very good, just a bit lucky with his BABIP of .200.
The Marlins don’t have much potential either here but have a lineup full of righties that can hit for power against Bumgarner. On the other hand, Jesus Luzardo will take the hill for the Marlins. He has a 3.80 xFIP with 33.3% strikeouts on the season.
Arizona is dominant against righties but has struggled against lefties this season with a .121 ISO and wOBA of .235 against lefties.
I’m not so sure Arizona can score a run in this game against Luzardo.
Bet: Marlins (-135 at DraftKings)
Parlay: (+407 at DraftKings)
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