July 18, 2025

MLB Friday Preview + Best Bets !!

48 minutes

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday.

⚾ Lucas Giolito's form: 3 earned runs allowed over last 5 starts; 6+ innings in each

📉 Colin Rea's question mark: Cubs are favorites, but skepticism about Rea's consistency looms

🏟️ Red Sox momentum lost: Entered break on 10-game win streak, now facing reset in Chicago

💡 White Sox road woes vs LHP: 8-15 record, but solid 14-9 on run line in those matchups

🔥 Chris Bassett at home: 10 starts, Blue Jays 9-1 straight up, 8-2 on run line

⚠️ Nic Lodolo blister watch: Concerns about pitching durability post-break

🚫 JP Sears night struggles: 40 earned runs in 52.2 night innings, 17 HRs allowed

📉 Chris Paddack’s decline: 5-14 SU in 19 starts; shaky road record

📈 Charlie Morton vs Rays: 8 of 9 career starts vs Rays go 6+ IP, only 3 ER over last 3

💥 Dylan Cease volatility: Historically dominates Nationals, but recent inconsistency noted

Chicago Cubs vs Boston Red Sox

Lucas Giolito starts for Boston, Colin Rea for Chicago. Munaf notes Giolito has allowed just 3 earned runs in 5 starts. Despite being road underdogs, the Red Sox are appealing due to Giolito's form and Cubs’ recent cold stretch.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago White Sox

Bailey Falter vs Jonathan Cannon. Griffin leans under 9 due to both teams’ weak offenses. Munaf supports Pirates ML (-150), citing Cannon’s road ERA of 4.97 and White Sox’s 8-15 record vs LHP.

Toronto Blue Jays vs San Francisco Giants

Chris Bassett at home (9-1 SU) vs aging Justin Verlander. Griffin and Munaf both like Jays ML (-131), citing Bassett’s home success and Verlander’s road ERA concerns.

New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds

Sean Manaea vs Nicol Lodolo. Lodolo’s blister is a concern. Munaf notes Mets are 9-3 vs LHP at home. Lean is toward Mets, but injury uncertainty limits confidence.

Cleveland Guardians vs Oakland A’s

Slade Cecconi (CLE) dominated A’s previously. JP Sears has a night game ERA over 6.00. Munaf likes Guardians ML due to Sears’ night game issues.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles

Charlie Morton has a dominant history vs Rays (8 of 9 starts 6+ IP, 3 ER in last 3). Both analysts back Morton and Orioles ML (+102).

Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres

Dylan Cease has 18 Ks in two starts vs Nats last year. Munaf leans under 8.5 due to Cease volatility and Soroka’s resurgence.

Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers

Patrick Corbin day! Tigers 18-7 vs LHP. Munaf leans Tigers ML and team total over. Griffin doubts Rangers pricing due to recent sweep.

Colorado Rockies vs Minnesota Twins

Freeland vs Paddack. Paddack 5-14 SU; Rockies +149. Griffin doesn’t trust either pitcher but acknowledges Rockies are better home dogs.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs St. Louis Cardinals

Brandon Pfaadt adds a new pitch; Palante recently gave up 7 ER. Lean to D-Backs but cautious due to bullpen injuries and trade rumors.

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