San Francisco Giants' Mike Yastrzemski (5) takes a swing as the lead off batter in a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. Yastrzemski is the grandson of Red Sox great and Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski. Yastrzemski struck out in his plate appearance. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
By Ron Raymond – ATS Stats
The playoff picture is tightening and today’s card has a ton of betting value across the board. Here’s the full Raymond Report breakdown for Wednesday’s MLB action.
🔹 Early Slate
Toronto Blue Jays (-164) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (O/U 8.5)
Forecast: TOR 4.91 – PIT 4.08 (Total: 8.99)
Bassitt takes the mound vs. Oviedo. Jays are 74–53 and trending bullish (6-4 last 10). Pirates fading badly at 2–8 in their last 10.
Seattle Mariners vs. Philadelphia Phillies (-144) (O/U 8.5)
Forecast: PHI 4.73 – SEA 4.17 (Total: 8.9)
Castillo vs. Luzardo. Phillies’ offense rolling during their 3-game win streak, while Seattle slides with 4 straight losses.
Houston Astros (-136) vs. Detroit Tigers (O/U 8.5)
Forecast: HOU 4.68 – DET 4.31 (Total: 8.99)
Valdez vs. Morton. Astros ice cold with 3 straight L’s. Tigers red-hot (8–2 L10) and worth a live dog look.
🔹 Afternoon Action
Cleveland Guardians vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (-126) (O/U 9)
Forecast: ARI 4.64 – CLE 4.26 (Total: 8.9)
Messick vs. Pfaadt. Guardians struggling, D-Backs solid at home.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins (-126) (O/U 9.16)
Forecast: MIA 4.70 – STL 4.46 (Total: 9.16)
Pallante vs. Alcantara. Cardinals heating up, Marlins fading badly at 2–8.
🔹 Evening Slate
New York Mets (-172) vs. Washington Nationals (O/U 9)
Forecast: NYM 4.94 – WAS 3.94 (Total: 8.88)
Senga vs. Lord. Mets on a 3-game win streak.
Chicago White Sox vs. Atlanta Braves (-193) (O/U 9)
Forecast: ATL 5.04 – CWS 3.90 (Total: 8.94)
Perez vs. Waldrep. Braves 8–2 in last 10, White Sox sinking.
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays (-121) (O/U 8.5)
Forecast: NYY 4.86 – TB 4.14 (Total: 9.0)
Schlittler vs. Rasmussen. Yankees streaking with 4 wins, Rays losing momentum.
Oakland A’s vs. Minnesota Twins (-123) (O/U 9)
Forecast: OAK 4.91 – MIN 4.08 (Total: 8.99)
Ginn vs. Ober. A’s scrappy 6–4 in last 10, Twins ice cold.
Texas Rangers (-121) vs. Kansas City Royals (O/U 8)
Forecast: KC 4.19 – TEX 3.94 (Total: 8.13)
deGrom vs. Cameron. Royals have won 5 straight, Rangers reeling at 2–8.
Milwaukee Brewers (-115) vs. Chicago Cubs (O/U 7)
Forecast: MIL 3.94 – CHC 3.30 (Total: 7.24)
Misiorowski vs. Rea. Cubs trending hard to the Under (1–9 O/U last 10).
🔹 Late Night Slate
Los Angeles Dodgers (-316) vs. Colorado Rockies (O/U 11.5)
Forecast: LAD 4.09 – COL 2.33 (Total: 6.42)
Ohtani vs. Gordon. Dodgers laying massive chalk, Rockies are a fade at 36–89.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Angels (-137) (O/U 9)
Forecast: LAA 4.73 – CIN 4.52 (Total: 9.25)
Martinez vs. Kikuchi. Reds riding a 3-game win streak, Angels slumping.
San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres (-157) (O/U 8)
Forecast: SD 4.22 – SF 3.59 (Total: 7.81)
Roupp vs. Sears. Padres holding Wild Card ground, Giants just 2–8 in last 10.
Totals Trends: Cubs games running cold (1–9 O/U last 10). Phillies/Mariners lean Over.
Upset Alert: Tigers vs. Astros has sneaky value.
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Ron Raymond
Ron Raymond is a veteran sports handicapper and founder of ATSstats.com, creator of the Raymond Report sports betting system. Active in the industry since 1996, Ron has nearly three decades of experience analyzing market cycles, performance indicators, and value metrics across the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Ron’s data-driven approach has helped thousands of bettors think strategically, manage risk, and win with confidence.
Ron Raymond is a veteran sports handicapper and founder of ATSstats.com, creator of the Raymond Report sports betting system. Active in the industry since 1996, Ron has nearly three decades of experience analyzing market cycles, performance indicators, and value metrics across the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Ron’s data-driven approach has helped thousands of bettors think strategically, manage risk, and win with confidence.