Last updated: May 4, 2026 9:12 am
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Calvin King
[1%] Free Play on Yankees -200
Black Widow
1* Free Wiseguy Play on Braves +144
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Jeff Alexander
1* MLB - Red Sox/Tigers FREE PICK on Tigers -1.5 (+108)
Steve Janus
1* Free Sharp Play on Braves vs Mariners under 7½ -110
Bobby Conn
1* Free Play on Rays -112
Brandon Lee
Monday's Free MLB Pick
PLAY ON: Cubs -1.5 (-105)
Alex Smart
Here’s a fresh take on tonight’s Rays-Blue Jays matchup that feels worth circling on a quiet Monday slate. I’ve been watching this AL East battle for years, and the story tonight boils down to a sharp pitching mismatch in a building that usually rewards the home side.
The Tampa Bay Rays roll into this one sitting at 21-12 overall and a very comfortable 11-4 at Tropicana Field. That’s not just a nice record, it’s the kind of home dominance that tends to show up in the win column when the favorite is getting the run they deserve. Toronto, meanwhile, is 16-18 and a rough 6-10 on the road, where they’ve struggled to put consistent innings together away from home. Divisional games like this already carry extra weight, but when one team is playing above .600 at home and the other is barely scraping .400 away, the angle writes itself.
What really tips the scales, though, is the starting pitching. Nick Martinez has been outstanding for the Rays, 2-1 with a 1.70 ERA and a WHIP that barely cracks 1.00 through his first handful of starts. He’s limiting hard contact and keeping runners off the bases, which plays perfectly in a park that already suppresses offense. On the flip side, Eric Lauer has been banged around to the tune of a 6.00 ERA and 1-3 record. That’s not a small-sample fluke; it’s a guy who’s been giving up runs in bunches lately, and facing a Rays lineup that’s been clicking on both sides of the ball.
Look back over the recent trends and you see the Rays winning nine of their last ten games, including a strong 4-1 clip in the most recent stretch. They’ve been outscoring opponents comfortably and their bullpen has been reliable once the starter hands the ball over. Toronto has shown flashes, 6-3 in their last nine overall, but the road woes and the head-to-head history in St. Petersburg (where the total has gone under in eight of the Jays’ last ten visits) suggest this could be a low-scoring grind that favors the team with the better arm on the mound.
I’m not one to chase every favorite, but this feels like the kind of spot where the market is respecting the Rays’ recent form and home edge without overreacting. Around -118 to -120 feels like the right price for a club that’s simply playing better baseball right now. If you’re looking for a Monday night play with some legs, backing Tampa Bay to handle business at home checks the boxes: pitching advantage, venue edge, and a team that’s been cashing tickets lately
Mike Lundin
Guardians vs Royals MLB Free Pick
The Angle(s): Cleveland right-hander Tanner Bibee (0-4, 4.08 ERA) while solid at home, he’s been lit up on the road with a 7.90 ERA over three starts, two of which went over the total. The Royals turn to Michael Wacha (2-2, 3.13 ERA), who opened the season strong but has given up 10 runs on 15 hits over his last two outings, ramping up the volatility. Kansas City has averaged 5.8 runs per nine over its last 10 games, and Cleveland’s offense was on a heater before a 7-1 loss to Oakland on Sunday.
The Guardians have more overs than unders after scoring just one run in their previous game, and as a tasty extra nugget, they are 7-0 straight-up after scoring one run in their last outing.
The Bet: OVER (3%).
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