Tom Macrina Handicapper Reviews & Picks

Tyler Glasnow is returning for his first start since being on the IL, a situation where pitchers often struggle to regain form, making him a prime candidate to fade. The Dodgers have been inconsistent, going 2-5 in their last seven games. Meanwhile, the Brewers have been the stronger team, particularly at home, where they’ve shown consistent performance. José Quintana is expected to deliver a solid outing, supported by a reliable bullpen. The Dodgers’ bullpen, however, has been shaky and could be heavily taxed if Glasnow falters early. Backing the home underdog Brewers offers value in this matchup.

This is a free play because my numbers show value on Chicago. The Blue Jays are heavily favored to extend their win streak to 11, leveraging their superior offense and pitching against a White Sox team with significant weaknesses. The Blue Jays should win comfortably. Let's cash some tickets!

Given the strong defensive identity of Golden State, the under trend for both teams, and the potential for a slower-paced game, I lean toward the under for the total points scored. Trusting Golden State’s defense to set the tone, especially if Clark plays, makes the under a solid play in this matchup. Let's cash some tickets!

The -16 spread is inflated given Seattle’s tendency to play down to weaker opponents and Connecticut’s historical success in this matchup (7-3 SU/ATS in last 10). While the Storm are the better team, their ninth-ranked pace and 1-5 ATS record against the Sun suggest they may not cover a large spread. The Sun’s abysmal form (2-16, 10-game skid) is a concern, but their ability to keep games competitive against Seattle, combined with the large point spread, makes them a viable underdog pick. We'll back the dog and sprinkle on the ML.