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Jared Jones is starting for the Pirates today, and his pitching style will be great for that Sacramento heat. The Pirates have also won all three games he has started this year, and appear to have good pitching management in the games that he is in. While JT Ginn, on the other end, is no slouch himself, his last start may have been a sign of regression after a solid month of good pitching. Also, the A's saw a lot of bullpen action in the past series, specifically yesterday, and could be a little taxed at the moment, while the Pirates' reliever situation seems a lot more stable. With both sides having their fair share of sluggers, I think Pittsburgh is the one that will prevail today.
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Betting against the Dodgers is often the right move, honestly. Doesn't matter that they're 45-27; betting on their moneylines would have actually lost you money so far this year (-2.27 units). Oddsmakers just keep juicing their lines, and it makes sense considering the hype that surrounds them.
Today's a perfect example: Tampa's no joke, and they've got the better arm on the mound. Martinez might've had a couple of rough outings, but he's got crazy stamina, and his late-career reinvention is in full effect this season. That sinker's gonna play big on the West Coast. Not throwing shade at Lauer, he's been a solid utility piece this year, and over the years, but pitching edge goes to the Rays for sure.
Both teams can mash, and everyone's healthy, so it'll be good. Honestly, we're getting wild value on the Rays, and you could make a solid case they should be favored here.