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    Matt Severance
    +1294
    (64%)
    107-59-1 in Last 167 MLB Picks
    CIN +1.5
    -170
    Spread
    WIN
    Picked: Jul 4 @ 11:48pm

    Analysis

    What a great July 4! I didn't blow any digits off holding a bottle rocket way longer than I should have and hit every wager. When is the next semiquincentennial (say that 10 times fast) celebration because I need to circle that! Well, I guess technically there can't be a next one. You know I don't really think the Orioles should be favored here and they probably won't be by morning. So I'll take the gift even at the number. Perhaps in the future I need to start thinking cheap MLs in this scenario, but I would just get so peeved if the Reds lost by a run and I didn't play +1.5.
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    Zack Cimini
    Contrarian with Chutzpah
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    C. Mead
    Over 1.5
    +121
    Bases
    WIN
    Picked: Jul 5 @ 12:43pm

    Analysis

    Bubba Chandler had a fantastic outing a season ago as a rookie at Washington. He pitched six innings and gave up just two hits in a September 13th start. This is a much different Nationals team that ranks atop MLB in runs on the season. Off just one run in yesterday’s loss look for the Nationals to get back on track, with Curtis Mead sparking the run production. Split play here on Mead’s combination line and a home run.
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    Larry Hartstein
    #5
    +755
    (83%)
    10-2 in Last 12 MLB ML Picks
    WAS
    -140
    Money Line
    LOSS
    Picked: Jul 5 @ 11:53am

    Analysis

    Look for the host Nats to bounce back Sunday behind Cade Cavalli, who struck out 13 without a walk in his last start against the Red Sox. The Pirates have won exactly one of Bubba Chandler’s last nine road starts. Chandler has given up seven of his nine homers on the road. Washington’s offense should come alive in this matchup.
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    Zack Cimini
    Contrarian with Chutzpah
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    C. Mead
    YES
    +450
    Hit A Home Run
    LOSS
    Picked: Jul 5 @ 12:44pm

    Analysis

    Bubba Chandler had a fantastic outing a season ago as a rookie at Washington. He pitched six innings and gave up just two hits in a September 13th start. This is a much different Nationals team that ranks atop MLB in runs on the season. Off just one run in yesterday’s loss look for the Nationals to get back on track, with Curtis Mead sparking the run production. Split play here on Mead’s combination line and a home run.
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    Prop Bet Guy
    #1
    +1603
    (73%)
    27-10 in Last 37 MLB Player Props Picks
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    N. McLean
    Under 5.5
    -115
    Hits Allowed
    WIN
    Picked: Jul 5 @ 7:08am

    Analysis

    DraftKings. Nolan McLean is under this line in 13/17 starts this season. Not only does he allow a .205 average (.213 xBA), but his 9.1% walk rate and low pitch efficiency (4 per appearance) make it difficult to rack up hits. After their blistering start to the season, the Braves are only hitting .217 against righties over the last month. Take the under with confidence.

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