That time of the year is finally here… Playoff baseball. The second half of the season really drags along but it all becomes worth it in October. With the new wild card format, there is plenty of action today.
First two games PrizePicks play
- Shane McClanahan Over 4.5 Ks. + Tommy Edman Over 0.5 total bases from hits
- The Rays like to lean on their pen… Unless McClanahan is on the mound. He has struggled over the past month or so, but the Rays pitching always shows up in the playoffs, so I expect to see a strong outing from McClanahan. Edman has been a staple in the Cards lineup all year and hits well against both sides as a switch hitter. He plays all over the infield so I do not expect to see him get subbed out, so with four or five at-bats, Edman should poke one into the outfield
Rays @ Guardians play
- Runs in the first inning +150
- NRFI’s (no runs first inning) have been the hot bet this year, which is exactly why I like fading it here. Everyone loves a plus sign when they bet, plus the Guardians are the youngest team not just in the playoffs, but the entire league. They have nothing to lose so I expect them to come out swinging early.
Phillies @ Cardinals play
- Cardinals ML -110
- This Cardinals team is built for an October run with a core of seasoned veterans and young guys who are hungry to make an impact. The Phillies had a good season, but their wild card birth wasn’t as much won as it was lost by the putrid Brewers who had every opportunity this season to distance themselves both in the Central and the Wild Card race.
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