John Ryan Handicapper Reviews & Picks

Sun vs Storm
7-Unit bet on the Sun priced as an 18-point underdog.

The following WNBA betting algorithm has compiled an 18-17 SU and 23-10-2 ATS record good for 70% winning bets since 2011. The required criteria are:

Bet on a team playing their 16th or more game of the season.

They have had 7 days fo rest spanning their last two games entering this game today.

They won their last game by double-digits and were priced as the underdog.

Dodgers vs Giants
7-Unit bet on the Dodgers priced as a 110-underdog.

The following MLB betting algorithm has gone 37-38 for 49% winning bets that have averaged a 125-wager resulting in a 12% ROI and a $14,110 profit for the Dime bettor and a $720 profit for the casual fan that is betting only $50 per game and only just 75 placed bets. The requirements are:

Bet on dogs that are batting between 255 and 269 in the current season.

Over the past 10 games our dog is batting no better than 240.

The opponent is from the NL.

The opponent’s starter has produced an ERA of 3.70 or lower.

Rockies vs Reds
5-Unit bet on the Rockies priced as a 180-underdog.

The following betting algorithm has produced a 19-33 record for just 36% winning bets but by averaging a 219-underdog bet has produced a 19% ROI and a $14,170 profit for the Dime Bettor and a $720 profit for the casual fab, who is betting $50 per game.

Bet on road teams that have won 33% or less of their games.

Both teams have won four or fewer of their last 10 games.

The favorite is priced at –200 and greater.

The favorite has a winning record.

Mets vs Royals
10-Unit bet on the Royals priced as a 115-underdog.

Live Betting Strategy: Consider betting 7-Units on the Royals preflop and then look to get them for 2-units at +135 or better adn then 12-Unit at 140 or better during the first three innings of action. The downside to this strategy is that you never get the 3-unit bets completed, but that also implies the Rotals are winning the game. Betting all 10-Units preflop is perfectly fine to do as well.

The following MLB betting algorithm has gone 37-38 for 49% winning bets that have averaged a 125-wager resulting in a 12% ROI and a $14,110 profit for the Dime bettor and a $720 profit for the casual fan that is betting only $50 per game and only just 75 placed bets.

Bet on home underdogs.

The game takes place before the all-star break.

Our home dog is coming off a three-game sweep.

If our home dog is playing with no days of rest has seen them go an impressive 27-19 for 59% winners and a highly profitable 31% ROI or a $16,920 profit for the Dime Bettor and a $850 profit for the fan betting $50 per-game.

The following MLB betting algorithm has produced a 51-15 record (77%) averaging a –115 wager and making a $40,190 profit for the Dime Bettor and 45% ROI spanning the past 5 seasons. The requirements are:

Bet on any team in the first game of a new series.

That team is coming off a sweep of a divisional rival in a three-game series.

The game features an inter-league matchup.

The following MLB betting algorithm has produced a 53-16 (77%) record averaging a –117-wager and resulting in a 44% ROI and a $40,070 profit for the $1,000-per-game bettor and a $2,003.50 profit for the $50.00 bettor. The requirements are:

Bet on any team coming off a three-game sweep over a divisional rival.

The game is an inter-league matchup.

Michael Wacha: Kansas City Royals Pitcher Profile and Matchup Analysis vs. New York Mets (July 11, 2025)Pitcher Profile: Michael Wacha

Michael Wacha, a 34-year-old right-handed starting pitcher, has been a cornerstone of the Kansas City Royals’ rotation in 2024 and continues to be a reliable arm in 2025. Standing at 6’6” and weighing 215 pounds, Wacha combines a towering presence with a refined pitching arsenal. Born in Iowa City, Iowa, and drafted 19th overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012 out of Texas A&M, Wacha has a 13-year MLB career with a 104-69 record, a 3.86 ERA, and 1,364 strikeouts across multiple teams, including the Cardinals, Mets, Rays, Red Sox, Padres, and now the Royals. His 2024 season with Kansas City was a standout, posting a 13-8 record with a 3.35 ERA over 166.2 innings, ranking 10th in the American League. In 2025, Wacha has a 4-9 record with a 3.83 ERA and 79 strikeouts over 18 starts, showing resilience despite a less favorable win-loss record. Wacha’s pitching repertoire centers on a sinking fastball (92-95 mph, occasionally touching 97 mph), a changeup, a curveball, and a cutter. His high arm angle and release point generate significant downward action, making his fastball difficult to lift. His changeup, thrown 29.4% of the time in recent seasons, has been particularly effective, ranking among the league’s best for strikeouts. Wacha’s ability to deliver first-pitch strikes (68.8% in 2021, fourth in MLB) and limit hard contact (87.1 mph average exit velocity, 32.5% hard-hit rate in 2025) underscores his command and deception. After signing a three-year, $51 million contract with a potential $72 million value in November 2024, Wacha is a veteran leader for a Royals rotation aiming to build on their 2024 postseason return.

Why Wacha Can Contain and Dominate the Mets LineupThe New York Mets, Wacha’s former team in 2020, present a formidable challenge with a lineup featuring power hitters like Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, and Brandon Nimmo. However, Wacha’s skill set, historical performance against the Mets, and recent trends suggest he can contain and potentially dominate them in tonight’s matchup at Kauffman Stadium.

Pitching Arsenal Matches Mets’ Weaknesses: The Mets’ lineup thrives on fastballs but can struggle against off-speed pitches and precise command. Wacha’s changeup, which generated 68 strikeouts in 2021 (second in the AL), is a weapon against right-handed hitters like Alonso and Lindor, who can be vulnerable to pitches with late movement. His sinking fastball induces ground balls (key against a team with a 7.5%-barrel rate league average), and his curveball, used more frequently since 2021, keeps hitters off balance. Wacha’s 2024 hard-hit rate (92nd percentile) and ability to suppress barrels (7.5% in 2025) align well against a Mets team that relies on hard contact.

Mets’ Road Struggles and Kauffman Advantage: The Mets have historically struggled in Kansas City’s spacious Kauffman Stadium, where fly balls die and ground-ball pitchers like Wacha thrive. Wacha’s ability to induce weak contact (32.5% hard-hit rate) and his 6.8 K/9 in 2025 suggest he can navigate the Mets’ lineup without relying on swing-and-miss stuff. The Royals’ home crowd, energized by their 2024 playoff run, and Wacha’s comfort in Kansas City (where he’s settled with his family) add a psychological boost.

Early Strikeouts and Weak Contact: Wacha must attack early with first pitch strikes to get ahead of Lindor and Nimmo, using his changeup to induce swings and misses or grounders.

Neutralizing Alonso: Alonso’s power is a threat, but Wacha’s sinking fastball and curveball can limit his lift. By keeping pitches low and away, Wacha can force Alonso into groundouts or weak fly balls, as seen in his 89th-percentile average exit velocity suppression.

Going Deep: Wacha’s ability to pitch seven-plus innings, as demonstrated against the White Sox in May 2025, allows the Royals to lean on their strong late-inning relievers like Lucas Erceg. This conserves bullpen arms for a crucial weekend series.

Offensive Support: The Royals’ lineup, led by Bobby Witt Jr., must capitalize on Mets pitching. Wacha’s 2024 games often saw strong offensive backing (e.g., seven runs in a start vs. Houston), and Witt’s .300+ average and power can spark a breakout.

Cubs vs Yankees
7-unit bet on the Cubs priced as a 150-underdog.

The following MLB betting algorithm has produced a 33-27 (55%) record averaging a 154 underdog bet earning a $26,570 profit for the Dime Bettor and a solid 34% ROI. The requirements are:

Bet on underdogs between 125 and 175 using the money line.

The dog’s bullpen has been solid sporting an ERA of 3.00 or lower spanning their last 10 games.

They are facing a favorite whose bullpen has posted an ERA of 6.50 or higher over their last 5 games.

If the game is an inter-league matchup, ourt dogs have gone 15-134 but by averaging a 159-underdog bet has produced a highly profitable 31% ROI.

The following betting algorithm has produced an 17-22 record for 44% winning bets and making the Dime Bettor a $17,640 profit since 2004. The requirements are:

Bet against a team in an inter-league matchup.

That ream hit 1.37 or more HRPG in the previous season.

That team is hitting 1.37 or more HR in the current season.

That team is priced as a favorite between 140 and 190.

That team won between 50 and 60% of their games in the previous season.

The following MLB betting algorithm has produced a 70-68 record good for 51% winners that have averaged a 142-wager resulting in a 18% ROI and a $34,240 profit for the Dime Bettor and an $1,710 profit for the $50 per game bettor since 2014. The requirements are:

Bet on NL road underdogs.

Our dog is scoring an average of 4.75 or more RPG.

The opponent is from the AL and is scoring 4.75 or more RPG.

Phillies vs Padres
7-Unit bet on the Phillies priced as a –160 favorite.

The following MLB betting algorithm has produced a 67-39 record for 63% cashed tickets and has averaged a –120 favorite bet resulting in a highly profitable 20% ROI and a $22,840 profit for the Dime bettor and a equally impressive $1,142 profit for the casual fan betting just $50 per game on just 33 bets. The required criteria to identify a valid betting opportunity are:

Bet on road favorites up to and including –185.

Both teams have winning records.

It is a non-divisional matchup.

The favorite is coming off a win.

It is the first game of the series.

The following MLB betting algorithm has produced a 252-132 record for 66% winning bets that have averaged a –143 wager resulting in a 15% ROI and a $80,347 profit for the Dime Bettor and a $4,175 profit for the $50 per game bettor. The requirements are:

Bet on road favorites in the first game of a series.

Our team is coming off a win.

They are facing a non-divisional foe.

The following MLB betting algorithm has produced a 321-181 record for 64% winning bets that have averaged a –127-favorite bet using the money line resulting in a highly profitable 16% ROI and a #85,840 profit for the Dime Bettor since 2004. The requirements are:

Bet on road favorites priced at not more than –180 using the money line.

That team is on a minimum of a one-game win streak.

The game is not a divisional matchup.

The opponent is coming off a win.

Rangers vs Astros
7-Unit bet on the Astros priced as a –125 favorite.

The algorithm has compiled an 81-39 record good for 68% winning bets that have averaged a –122 wager resulting in a highly profitable 26% ROI and a $38,580 profit for the Dime Bettor and a $1,920 profit for the casual fan betting just $50 per game. The required criteria are:

Bet on home favorites between –100 and –160.

They have an outstanding bullpen posting an ERA of 3.33 or lower.

The opponent is averaging only 4.2 RPG.

The opponent’s starter is allowing 5.5 or fewer hits per start.

The opponent averages 1.25 or fewer multiple-run-innings per game.

The total is 8.5 or lower.

The opponent is from the American league.