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Atlanta Braves ML (+104)

Matchup: Atlanta Braves vs. Baltimore Orioles

Probable Starters: Grant Holmes (6-4) vs. Trevor Rogers (6-7)

Atlanta gets the edge here as a road underdog against Baltimore's left-hander Trevor Rogers. Rogers has struggled with consistency and keeping runners off the basepaths. Atlanta’s lineup features big power bats like Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies, who consistently crush left-handed pitching and exploit short right-field porch conditions.

On the mound, Grant Holmes has provided solid quality starts for Atlanta, giving them length and keeping damage minimal early in games. With Baltimore's pitching staff taking hits and Atlanta holding a clear bullpen advantage in the late innings, backing the Braves at plus-money (+104) is the sharp play on tonight's slate.

Minnesota Twins ML (-133)

Matchup: Oakland Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins

Probable Starters: Jacob Lopez (4-4, 6.64 ERA) vs. Zebby Matthews (4-7)

The Twins are in a ideal bounce-back spot at home against Oakland starter Jacob Lopez. Lopez comes in with a high 6.64 ERA and a .283 opponent batting average, struggling heavily with command and giving up hard-hit contact. Over their last 10 games, the A's pitching staff has been shelled for an 8.04 ERA and 20 home runs, leaving their bullpen exposed.

Minnesota’s offense—led by Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach—matches up exceptionally well against southpaws like Lopez. While Zebby Matthews has had his own ups and downs, Minnesota’s run-support ceiling against a broken Oakland pitching staff makes laying -133 at Target Field a straightforward call.