This is a play on the LOS ANGELES ANGELS for our MLB Prime Attraction. After spending time back in Triple-A to refine his game, George Klassen earned another opportunity with the big league club and has taken full advantage of it as he owns a 2-0 record with a 1.59 ERA and 15 strikeouts across 17 innings. He relies on his fastball that hits 101 mph which has made his slider even more effective as opposing hitters are batting just .103 against the pitch, while it's generated an outstanding 49.2 percent whiff rate. Parker Messick has been outstanding this season with a 2.54 ERA in 25 starts but Cleveland is just 13-12 in those games so the Guardians have been on the negative side of the profit line. This includes a 3-7 record over his last 10 starts with a lot of that due to a lack of run support as he has received one run or no runs or less in five of those losses, three being shutouts. 10* (964) Los Angeles Angels

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH PIRATES for our National League Game of the Month. Braxton Ashcraft has quietly put together a solid season with a 3.68 ERA and a 3.36 xERA which is second among the Pirates starters only behind Paul Skenes but not far off his 3.17 xERA. Most importantly, he is winning and the Pirates are winning as they are 17-8 in his 25 starts including 9-4 in his 13 road starts, accounting for over 30 percent of their 29 road wins. Robbie Ray has made three starts since being dealt to San Diego with only one of those being a good one and that was last time out at New York against the Mets. His other two starts were at home and he allowed six runs in nine innings while striking out six and walking eight. The walks have been an issue all season as he has issued 68 in 137.2 innings and his 4.52 BB/9 is No. 152 out of 164 starters that have gone at least 50 innings. 10* (955) Pittsburgh Pirates

This is a play on the ATLANTA BRAVES for our MLB Prime Attraction. The Braves have dropped the first two games of this series, scoring just one run in each but they faced Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson which have a combined 1.97 ERA and now catch the backend of the rotation. Shane Drohan is coming off a two-inning bullpen appearance where he allowed just one hit but he is now back in the starter mix which has not gone well as he has posted a 5.71 ERA in his previous six outings, all in the starter role. Tyler Mahle was a pick up at the trade deadline for Atlanta and so far so good as since joining Atlanta, he has a 1.45 ERA and 2.93 FIP over 18.2 innings across three starts, all being quality outings. 10* (909) Atlanta Braves

This is a play on the SASKATCHEWAN ROUGHRIDERS for our CFL Sunday Enforcer. B.C. came into the season as a contender in the West Division and opened the season 2-6 but the Lions have won three straight games and the markets have adjusted although we think it is a false move. The offense has kept the momentum going but has a tough test here and the defense has fared well over this winning streak but it is skewed. Two of those wins came against teams without their starting while the third came against a Calgary defense that's the worst in the West Division. Saskatchewan opened its Grey Cup defense by going 4-1 but has gone just 2-2 in its last four games including a loss in Hamilton last week and we expect the bounce back. All three losses have been by one possession and now they come in as an underdog for the first time all season. The injuries have been the talking point this week but there has been good news heading into the weekend as the Roughriders take it outright. 10* (677) Saskatchewan Roughriders

This is a play on the CHICAGO WHITE SOX for our MLB Big League Baller. The Mets are 12-5 since the trade deadline which is tied with the Phillies and Padres for the best record in baseball and look to win another series against a contender behind one of their best young starters in Nolan McLean. He has allowed one run over six innings in each of his last two starts and hits the road where has a 2.70 ERA and is favored because of that. The White Sox have been average over the same span since the All Star break but are hanging on in the American League Central with a 3.5-game lead. Sean Newcomb makes the start as the opener and he has made eight straight appearances without allowing an earned run and Chicago will be relying on the bullpen that is No. 8 with a 3.79 ERA. 10* (922) Chicago White Sox

This is a play on the TORONTO ARGONAUTS for our CFL Game of the Week. This is the overreaction game of the week based on recent results, plus this quarterback matchup clearly favors Toronto although some people would argue that based on Chad Kelly’s recent struggles. The Ti-Cats are riding the momentum of a win over Saskatchewan last Saturday which snapped a three-game losing streak and they have covered two straight games after a 1-4 ATS stretch. In their two road games against top-five scoring offenses without quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, Hamilton has been outscored 69-25. The overreaction mentioned is also being factored into the line with the other part being the fact Toronto was blown out last week at Edmonton. We went against the Argonauts last week but will grab them here as we expect a bounce back from Kelly who has one touchdown and five interceptions over his last two games. The Argonauts will also be out for revenge following a one point loss on a missed field goal in the first meeting. 10* (676) Toronto Argonauts

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS CARDINALS as part of our MLB Saturday Triple Play. In his first two MLB starts, Quinn Mathews has allowed only three earned runs over nine innings, with 10 strikeouts. His second start against Cincinnati was especially encouraging as he went four innings, allowing one run and striking out seven. He is one of the top prospects and has solid stuff as His fastball has been around 94 mph with a riding profile, while his slider gives him a second weapon and he showed that ability to miss bats immediately. Andrew Painter had a nice run but got exposed again against the Twins. Through 16 starts, he has a 6.57 ERA and 1.58 WHIP, allowing 98 hits and 34 walks in 85.1 innings. He has surrendered 17 home runs this season for a 1.91 HR/9 rate which is No. 149 out of 164 starters that have gone at least 50 innings. 10* (955) St. Louis Cardinals

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This is a play on the LOS ANGELES ANGELS as part of our MLB Saturday Triple Play. The Angels pitching which has been a liability has been particularly strong over their last 10 games, posting a 1.82 ERA and Ryan Johnson has contributed to that. He has been pitching to his expected potential of late as he has a 2.51 ERA over his last three starts and while his road numbers are an issue, it is inflated by two bad starts against the Cubs and Giants and he shut down this Texas offense just two starts back. Cody Bradford has a 2.93 ERA through his first three starts but it is misleading. Opponents are hitting .310 against him and he's struck out only 10 in 15.1 innings so he has been very fortunate as he is pitching to a 5.96 xERA. He could rely on run support but not with this current Rangers stretch as they are hitting just .220 over its last 10 games. 10* (965) Los Angeles Angels

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This is a play on the COLORADO ROCKIES as part of our MLB Saturday Triple Play. Colorado is always a contrarian play and even more so tonight with Gabriel Hughes on the hill after allowing seven runs in each of his last two starts but those were on the road and he has been much better at home. His advanced metrics are considerably more encouraging as he has a 3.03 xERA, along with low barrel and hard-hit rates and he has the better upset path because his underlying stuff is better than his recent ERA. Tanner Bibee is coming off a quality outing but it was average as he allowed three runs in six innings and he is coming to an awful environment for his weakness. He has allowed 25 home runs which is basically allowing over a home run and half per nine innings and he gives up home runs in batches and that is not good at Coors Field 10* (978) Colorado Rockies

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS CARDINALS as part of our MLB Friday Double Play. Philadelphia is in the third Wild Card spot in the National League and hope to get another quality start from Jesus Luzardo who tossed two straight at home in his previous two outings before another one at Minnesota last time out. He still has not been consistent at home as he remains undefeated on the road, he is 4-5 with a 4.63 ERA in 12 home outings. The Cardinals are 2.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot and this series could go a long way. Hunter Dobbins has made seven starts and three bulk reliever appearances and he has been solid with a 3.42 ERA across 50 innings following a decent effort against the Cubs at home and he has been equally efficient at home and on the road. In five true road starts, he has a 3.46 ERA with opponents hitting just .215. 10* (903) St. Louis Cardinals

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This is a play on the ATHLETICS as part of our MLB Friday Double Play. The Athletics came up small on Thursday but we are backing them again at a great number with a pitching edge. J.T. Ginn has been one of the few bright spots of the rotation even though he had a rough outing against Texas last time out as he has a 3.53 ERA in his 22 starts while allowing three runs or less in 18 of those. Two exceptions were at home against Milwaukee and Cleveland and while he had one awful start at the White Sox, he has a 3.49 ERA on the road across 67 innings. The Astros are one game over .500 and continue to lead the American League West by two games and turn to Hayden Wesneski who has put together a couple decent outings but has a 5.16 ERA in four starts which includes a 6.30 ERA at home and faces a tough offense when it gets going. 10* (917) Athletics

This is a play on the WASHINGTON NATIONALS for our MLB Big League Baller. Washington is one of only 11 teams in baseball with a winning record on the road and they are getting a solid price here based on who they are facing. Andrew Alvarez is a big reason behind the overall road success as he has mixed time between a starter and bulk reliever and on the road he has a 3.12 ERA across 34.2 innings. He has been especially sharp overall of late as he has a 2.49 over his last four appearances, three starts and a relief outing across 21.2 innings. Jacob deGrom is the reason for the big price but is coming off a limited start due to triceps fatigue and he went only two innings. He has struggled as after posting a 2.01 ERA though his first six starts, he has been up and down with a 4.63 ERA in his last 17 outings. He has been deemed healthy but we are not trusting him good health or bad. 10* (967) Washington Nationals

This is a play on the ATHLETICS as part of our MLB Early Double Play. Gage Jump has been the atypical pitcher with his reverse splits which are some of the most glaring in baseball. He is coming off another no so good start at home as he allowed three runs over 5.1 innings against Texas and his ERA at Sutter Health Park is now 6.02 and 1.64 WHIP across 43.1 innings but the road has been a different story as he has a 2.60 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 34.2 innings. This includes one poor start in Arizona and take that out, his ERA is 1.20 in his other five road outings. Randy Dobnak comes in with a 1.73 ERA in eight games including six starts and he is split down the middle home and away with four games and three starts. He has yet to allow a run on the road so he is good like Gage and conversely has a 3.93 ERA at home and is pitching to a 4.74 xERA overall so the road numbers are skewing everything. 10* (955) Athletics

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This is a play on the SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS as part of our MLB Early Double Play. Gavin Williams started the season strong with a 3.07 ERA through May over 12 starts but he has been inconsistent since as he has a 4.46 ERA in 13 starts since then. Everyone lauded his streak from early July through early August when he became just the third pitcher ever to record five straight games of 10 or more strikeouts and no more than one walk (55:3 KBB ratio) but he has leveled out since with a 12:6 K:BB ratio in two starts since then. Landen Roupp has looked pretty as he has a 4.31 ERA over 24 starts as he has allowed four runs or more in four of those but he has been really solid in the other outings and he could bounce back after a poor start against Colorado as he is facing one of the worst offenses in baseball with Cleveland being bottom three in several categories including slugging and xOBA. 10* (961) San Francisco Giants