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6:40 p.m. ET: Chicago White Sox (-145, 8.5) at Detroit Tigers
The Tigers (23-25) took Thursday night’s series opener 7-2, cashing as +130 home dogs. In tonight’s rematch, the White Sox (21-31) turn to righty Lance Lynn (3-5, 6.28 ERA) while Detroit counters with lefty Joey Wentz (1-4, 7.45 ERA). This line opened with the White Sox listed as a -135 road favorite and the Tigers a +125 home dog. Sharps have laid the chalk with Chicago to bounce back with a win, steaming the White Sox up from -135 to -145. The White Sox are receiving 55% of bets but 65% of money, signaling slight public support but also respected sharp action. Chicago is 11-8 as a favorite. Detroit is 19-23 as a dog. Lynn has been better in May, posting a 5.11 ERA in four starts with Chicago going 3-1 in those games. Meanwhile, Wentz has posted an 8.82 ERA in four May starts. Despite losing last night, Chicago is 8-4 over their last 12 games. The total is 8.5 with the over juiced slightly to -115, signaling some over liability. The over is receiving 64% of bets but 70% of money, a sharp "low bets, higher dollars" discrepancy. Detroit is 4-1 to the over their last five games.
8:10 p.m. ET: Toronto Blue Jays (-150, 8) at Minnesota Twins
The Blue Jays (26-25) are 2-9 over their 11 games and just dropped three of four at the Rays, losing 6-3 yesterday as +150 road dogs. Similarly, the Twins (26-24) are 2-5 over their last seven games and just dropped two of three at home against the Giants, although they won the finale 7-1 on Wednesday as -145 home favorites. In tonight’s series opener, Toronto goes with righty Kevin Gausman (2-3, 3.14 ERA) and Minnesota rolls with fellow righty Louie Varland (2-0, 4.18 ERA). This line opened with the Jays listed as a -140 road favorite and the Twins a +130 home dog. Sharps are buying low on the Jays to get back on track, driving Toronto up from -140 to -150. Road favorites who made the postseason the previous year playing an opponent who did not are 87-55 (61%) this season. Toronto has a sizable edge at the plate, hitting .265 compared to .229 for Minnesota. The Twins are just 5-11 as a dog. Toronto called a team meeting after yesterday’s loss to Tampa, which could provide a spark for tonight. Pros are also leaning under as the total is 8 with the under juiced to -115, signaling a possible fall down to 7.5. The under is receiving 31% of bets but 45% of money, a sharp bet discrepancy. The forecast calls for mid 70s with the wind blowing in from right center at 7-10 MPH. Minnesota is 4-1 to the under in their last five games.