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MLB Daily Dish: Schedule, Odds, Free Picks: June 8th

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Marlins celebrate a home run in 2022 MLB action
Miami Marlins’ Miguel Rojas (11) congratulates Nick Fortes after Fortes hit a three-run-home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

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MLB Odds and Schedule, June 8

 

Detroit Tigers (22-33) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (24-29), 12:35 p.m. ET

  • PIT Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller (2-5, 5.77 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 7.63 K/9)
  • DET Starting Pitcher: Alex Faedo (1-2, 3.09 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 5.91 K/9)
  • Last 10: PIT is 6-4 in their last 10 games. DET is 6-4 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: PIT is 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. DET is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: PIT averaged 4.2 runs scored in their last 10 games. DET averaged 3.2 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: PIT allowed 3.6 runs on average in their last 10 games. DET allowed 4 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

Toronto Blue Jays (33-22) @ Kansas City Royals (17-37), 2:10 p.m. ET

  • KC Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer (2-1, 4.15 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 8.9 K/9)
  • TOR Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi (2-2, 3.91 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 9.78 K/9)
  • Last 10: KC is 2-8 in their last 10 games. TOR is 8-2 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: KC is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games. TOR is 8-2-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: KC averaged 2.9 runs scored in their last 10 games. TOR averaged 7.4 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: KC allowed 6.1 runs on average in their last 10 games. TOR allowed 4.6 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

Arizona Diamondbacks (26-33) @ Cincinnati Reds (20-35), 6:40 p.m. ET

  • CIN Starting Pitcher: Mike Minor (0-1, 11.25 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 9.00 K/9 in one start)
  • ARI Starting Pitcher: Merrill Kelly (4-3, 3.66 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 7.47 K/9)
  • Last 10: CIN is 5-5 in their last 10 games. ARI is 3-7 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: CIN is 4-6-0 in their last 10 games. ARI is 3-7-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: CIN averaged 5.6 runs scored in their last 10 games. ARI averaged 3.4 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: CIN allowed 4.8 runs on average in their last 10 games. ARI allowed 5.3 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

Seattle Mariners (25-31) @ Houston Astros (36-20), 6:40 p.m. ET

  • HOU Starting Pitcher: Jose Urquidy (5-2, 4.76 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 7.06 K/9)
  • SEA Starting Pitcher: Logan Gilbert (5-2, 2.22 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 9.28 K/9)
  • Last 10: HOU is 7-3 in their last 10 games. SEA is 6-4 in their last 10 games. 
  • Last 10 – O/U: HOU is 4-6-0 in their last 10 games. SEA is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: HOU averaged 4 runs scored in their last 10 games. SEA averaged 4.6 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: HOU allowed 3.4 runs on average in their last 10 games. SEA allowed 3.6 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick:

 

Washington Nationals (21-36) @ Miami Marlins (23-30), 6:40 p.m. ET

  • MIA Starting Pitcher: Sandy Alcantara (6-2, 1.81 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 8.56 K/9)
  • WSH Starting Pitcher: Josiah Gray (6-4, 4.71 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 9.89 K/9)
  • Last 10: MIA is 5-5 in their last 10 games. WSH is 4-6 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: MIA is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games. WSH is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: MIA averaged 6.1 runs scored in their last 10 games. WSH averaged 3.9 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: MIA allowed 5.4 runs on average in their last 10 games. WSH allowed 7.3 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick:

Sandy Alcantara delivers a pitch in 2022 MLB action
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara throws a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

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Chicago Cubs (23-33) @ Baltimore Orioles (24-33), 7:05 p.m. ET

  • BAL Starting Pitcher: Jordan Lyles (3-4, 4.5 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 7.84 K/9)
  • CHC Starting Pitcher: Marcus Stroman (3-5, 5.32 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 8.56 K/9)
  • Last 10: BAL is 5-5 in their last 10 games. CHC is 4-6 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: BAL is 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. CHC is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: BAL averaged 5 runs scored in their last 10 games. CHC averaged 4.7 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: BAL allowed 4.9 runs on average in their last 10 games. CHC allowed 6.1 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

St. Louis Cardinals (33-24) @ Tampa Bay Rays (32-23), 7:10 p.m. ET

  • TB Starting Pitcher: Corey Kluber (2-2, 3.73 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 8.17 K/9)
  • STL Starting Pitcher: Packy Naughton (0-1, 3.09 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 9.26 K/9)
  • Last 10: TB is 6-4 in their last 10 games. STL is 6-4 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: TB is 3-7-0 in their last 10 games. STL is 4-5-1 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: TB averaged 3.6 runs scored in their last 10 games. STL averaged 4.8 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: TB allowed 3.3 runs on average in their last 10 games. STL allowed 4.4 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

Texas Rangers (26-29) @ Cleveland Guardians (25-26), 7:10 p.m. ET

  • CLE Starting Pitcher: Konnor Pilkington (1-0, 2.65 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 12.18 K/9)
  • TEX Starting Pitcher: Dane Dunning (1-3, 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 9.24 K/9)
  • Last 10: CLE is 7-3 in their last 10 games. TEX is 4-6 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: CLE is 5-4-1 in their last 10 games. TEX is 4-5-1 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: CLE averaged 5 runs scored in their last 10 games. TEX averaged 4.1 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: CLE allowed 2.8 runs on average in their last 10 games. TEX allowed 3.9 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

Oakland Athletics (20-37) @ Atlanta Braves (29-27), 7:20 p.m. ET

  • ATL Starting Pitcher: Ian Anderson (4-3, 4.70 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 7.55 K/9)
  • OAK Starting Pitcher: Jared Koenig (4-2, 2.21 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 10.36 K/9 in minors)
  • Last 10: ATL is 7-3 in their last 10 games. OAK is 1-9 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: ATL is 4-6-0 in their last 10 games. OAK is 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: ATL averaged 5.5 runs scored in their last 10 games. OAK averaged 2.7 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: ATL allowed 3.9 runs on average in their last 10 games. OAK allowed 6 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

New York Yankees (40-15) @ Minnesota Twins (32-25), 7:40 p.m. ET

  • MIN Starting Pitcher: Chris Archer (0-2, 3.89 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 7.32 K/9)
  • NYY Starting Pitcher: Nestor Cortes (5-1, 1.5 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 10.2 K/9)
  • Last 10: MIN is 4-6 in their last 10 games. NYY is 8-2 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: MIN is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games. NYY is 4-6-0 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: MIN averaged 4.6 runs scored in their last 10 games. NYY averaged 5.3 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: MIN allowed 5.5 runs on average in their last 10 games. NYY allowed 1.8 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

Philadelphia Phillies (26-29) @ Milwaukee Brewers (33-24), 8:10 p.m. ET

  • MIL Starting Pitcher: Adrian Houser (3-5, 3.51 ERA, 1.4 WHIP, 7.19 K/9)
  • PHI Starting Pitcher: Aaron Nola (3-4, 3.92 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 10.66 K/9)
  • Last 10: MIL is 4-6 in their last 10 games. PHI is 5-5 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: MIL is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games. PHI is 8-1-1 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: MIL averaged 3.9 runs scored in their last 10 games. PHI averaged 5.5 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: MIL allowed 4.3 runs on average in their last 10 games. PHI allowed 4.9 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

Los Angeles Dodgers (35-20) @ Chicago White Sox (25-28), 8:10 p.m. ET

  • CHW Starting Pitcher: Johnny Cueto (0-2, 2.92 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 6.93 K/9)
  • LAD Starting Pitcher: Tony Gonsolin (6-0, 1.59 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 8.65 K/9)
  • Last 10: CHW is 4-6 in their last 10 games. LAD is 4-6 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: CHW is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games. LAD is 3-6-1 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: CHW averaged 4 runs scored in their last 10 games. LAD averaged 3.4 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: CHW allowed 5.9 runs on average in their last 10 games. LAD allowed 4.1 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

Boston Red Sox (29-27) @ Los Angeles Angels (27-30), 9:38 p.m. ET

  • LAA Starting Pitcher: Reid Detmers (2-2, 4.20 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 6.20 K/9)
  • BOS Starting Pitcher: Nathan Eovaldi (3-2, 3.41 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 9.52 K/9)
  • Last 10: LAA is 0-10 in their last 10 games. BOS is 7-3 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: LAA is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games. BOS is 4-4-2 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: LAA averaged 3.2 runs scored in their last 10 games. BOS averaged 4.9 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: LAA allowed 6.7 runs on average in their last 10 games. BOS allowed 2.8 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

 

New York Mets (38-20) @ San Diego Padres (34-22), 9:40 p.m. ET

  • SD Starting Pitcher: Sean Manaea (2-3, 3.77 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 9.87 K/9)
  • NYM Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt (4-3, 3.74 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 9.42 K/9)
  • Last 10: SD is 5-5 in their last 10 games. NYM is 7-3 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: SD is 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. NYM is 5-4-1 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: SD averaged 4.4 runs scored in their last 10 games. NYM averaged 5.9 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: SD allowed 3.6 runs on average in their last 10 games. NYM allowed 3.7 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: Pass
  • WHY?: The model likes the Mets today, but the model doesn’t know the Mets are without Pete Alonso and Starling Marte. Still, this Mets team has been resilient and has a good starter on the mound. I’m not ready to write them off, but I just can’t be sure what type of offensive performance we’re going to get out of them. 

 

Colorado Rockies (24-31) @ San Francisco Giants (29-25), 9:45 p.m. ET

  • SF Starting Pitcher: Alex Wood (3-5, 4.66 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 9.31 K/9)
  • COL Starting Pitcher: Antonio Senzatela (2-3, 5.4 ERA, 1.97 WHIP, 3.6 K/9)
  • Last 10: SF is 5-5 in their last 10 games. COL is 4-6 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – O/U: SF is 5-3-2 in their last 10 games. COL is 5-4-1 in their last 10 games.
  • Last 10 – Score: SF averaged 5.2 runs scored in their last 10 games. COL averaged 5 runs scored.
  • Last 10 – Runs Allowed: SF allowed 4.1 runs on average in their last 10 games. COL allowed 6.8 runs.
  • MLB Free Pick: 

Alex Wood delivers a pitch in 2022 MLB action
San Francisco Giants’ Alex Wood throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Saturday, May 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

 

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