Ross Benjamin

Houston (Fiers) @ Baltimore (Jimenez) 7:05 PM ET

Game# 915-916

Play On: Houston -140 (5*)

Baltimore comes into today riding a 4-game win streak. Nonetheless, buyer beware, the Orioles have won 5 or more games in a row just once all season, and haven’t done so since 5/9. The Orioles will be facing Houston’s Michael Fiers on Friday. Fiers has a solid 1.27 WHIP during 18 starts in 2017, and that’s significant. Baltimore is a dismal 8-23 (.258) this season when going up against an American League starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.30 or better.

Baltimore’s Ubaldo Jimenez has shown horrible form during his previous 3 starts by posting a large 9.88 ERA and 2.12 WHIP. As a matter of fact, Jimenez has a brutal 7.64 ERA in 14 starts this season.

Houston’s Michael Fiers, he’s been in exceptional form over his last 3 starts, proven by him producing a 2.65 ERA and 1.11 WHIP during that time span. Houston is an extremely profitable 24-3 in away games when they’re -100 to -150 on the money line. They’re also an incredible 48-19 (.716) against right-handed starting pitchers. Finally, the Astros are coming off a 4-1 home loss to Seattle in its previous game. Houston has won 10 straight games following a loss, and hasn’t lost 2 straight since 6/13. Bet on Houston for a 5* money line wager.

Texas (Darvish) @ Tampa Bay (Cobb) 7:10 PM ET

Game# 917-918

Play On: Tampa Bay +115 (5*)

Texas enters today having lost 5 straight games. Yu Darvish has collected a lofty 5.40 ERA through his last 3 starts. The Rangers right-handed veteran hurler doesn’t figure to get much help from a bullpen staff that has a combined 1.81 WHIP during its previous 7 games. Additionally, Texas relief pitchers have an uninspiring 6.07 ERA this season on the road. Since 2016, Texas is 0-6 in July with Yu Darvish as their starting pitcher. The Rangers bats have been silent recently, evidenced by a horrible .586 team OPS throughout its past 7 games.

Tampa Bay’s Alex Cobb has exhibited stellar form over his previous 4 starts. During that span, Cobb amassed a sparkling 2.12 ERA and 0.74 WHIP. Cobb will have the comfort of knowing that his bullpen has a superb 0.89 WHIP in the Rays previous 7 games. Tampa Bay is coming off a 7-2 loss at Oakland on Wednesday. The Rays are a perfect 5-0 in their last 5 games following a loss. Bet on Tampa Bay for a 5* money line underdog wager.

Milwaukee (Garza) @ Philadelphia (Nola) 7:05 PM ET

Game# 903-904

Play On: Under 9.0 (5*)

Milwaukee has gone 11-3 under the total in its last 14 games, and that includes staying under on 6 straight occasions. Milwaukee scored 3 runs or less in each of those previous 6 games. Furthermore, they’re 10-1 under the total in 2017 after scoring 4 runs or less in their last 3 outings. Matt Garza has displayed very good form for Milwaukee during his last 3 starts while posting a stellar 1.65 ERA in those outings.

Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola has been terrific over his last 5 starts. During that time, Nola compiled a brilliant 1.78 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. Phillies relievers have a combined 1.16 ERA through its last 7 games. Bet on under the total for a 5* wager.