Michael Alexander Handicapper Reviews & Picks

Rating: 2 Units

I like the White Sox in a bounce back spot at home with a red-hot Sean Burke on the mound, who has given up one run or less in five of his last six starts. On the flip side, Hunter Brown has been in a big slump for the Astros, having given up 13 runs across his last three starts. The White Sox have a better bullpen and have been averaging 7 runs per game against righties in their last 10 games, so take them to win this one at home.

Rating: 2 Units

I don’t like the pitching in this matchup, as both pitchers have a combined 10.08 ERA and Pallante has been in poor form with a 5.71 ERA across his last three starts and much weaker at home with a 4.99 ERA. Both bullpens have been the third and fourth-worse in baseball after the break, so I’m expecting runs in this game. Take the over in this one.

Rating: 2 Units

The Boston Red Sox have been the hottest team in baseball as of late and will continue their push in Game 2 of this series on Saturday. Sonny Gray’s elite recent form, a cold Toronto offense, and a scorching Boston home ledger make the Red Sox the confident side. Look for Boston to lean on their elite arm to do the job, leading to a victory against a divisional foe.