We are back with another edition of Leading Off, locking in our Hard Rock Best Bets of the Day for Friday’s MLB slate.
Scott Bogman’s Best Bet: Brandon Young Under 2.5 Earned Runs (-120)
I’m taking Brandon Young under 2.5 earned runs.
The Phillies are struggling this month, with 12 games of scoring two or fewer runs in July. They rank 21st in ISO, 22nd in OBP, 23rd in home runs, 24th in batting average, 25th in hitting WAR, and 28th in strikeout percentage.
Young has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his last six games, including each of his last two starts. So, let’s go with Young and fade the Phillies.
Chris Welsh’s Best Bet: Rays F5 Run Line -0.5 (-110)
I’m going with the Rays first five on the run line.
Nick Martinez has just been a demon out there. He has a 10-2 record and a 2.45 ERA. The Rays are in the thick of it. Obviously, the White Sox are as well, but I’m not a big Erick Fedde fan. This is why I think things are going to come apart in these first few innings.
Martinez has been really, really hard to hit early. I think the Rays are going to get to Fedde a little bit here. Fedde just worries me too much.
So, Rays first five run line is what I’m playing today. No push here – we have to be up through five innings – but that is going to be my Hard Rock Bet of the Day.
FantasyPros’ Best Bets for July 31
- Brandon Young Under 2.5 Earned Runs (-120)
- Rays First 5 Innings Run Line -0.5 (-110)
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