Cappers Sports Picks

MLB *MONEYLINE MONEYMAKER*

This looks like a good spot to back the Cincinnati Reds as they hand the ball to their talented right-hander Luis Castillo (2-5, 3.39 ERA). Castillo has compiled a 2.39 ERA through his past four outings, and he's coming off six scoreless innings of two-hit ball at Wrigley. The 24 year old rookie is 2-2 with a solid 2.48 ERA in six starts on the road and the Reds have won three of his last four starts overall. 

The Braves turn to left-hander Sean Newcomb (1-7, 4.45 ERA) who is 0-6 with a 5.02 ERA in seven starts home at SunTrust Park on the season. The Braves are 1-7 in Newcomb's last eight starts overall and I can see him get lit up here as the Reds have averaged almost 10 runs per game through their last three contests. 

My selection is an 8* play on Cincinnati Reds ML. 

MLB Coors Field *CA$H COW*

The Colorado Rockies and the Milwaukee Brewers have split the first two matchups of this three-game series with a total of nine and 12 runs scored in the two contests. Neither game would have gone over the total set for Sunday's series-finale, and I think there's plenty of value on the under here. 

Left-hander Kyle Freeland (11-7, 3.74 ERA) takes the ball for Colorado. The rookie is boasting a 3.31 ERA in 12 starts at Coors Field, with 11 of those games going under the total. Freeland held the Braves to three runs on four hits in six frames his last time out. 

The Brewers turn to Chase Anderson (6-2, 2.89 ERA) who will make his first start since June 28 when he suffered a left oblique strain. Anderson has had an excellent season and limited the Rockies to one run on three hits through six frames in his season-debut on April 6. Under is 5-2 in Anderson's last seven starts overall.

Under is 8-0 in Brewers last 8 vs. a team with a winning record and 9-2 in their last 11 during Game 3 of a series. Under is 19-6-1 in Rockies last 26 vs. a team with a winning record and 4-1 in their last five during Game 3 of a series.

My selection is an 8* play on Under 12.5 runs. 

Top Rated 10* MLB Total *BOOKIE BREAKER*

The New York Yankees defeated American League East rivals Boston 4-3 on Saturday. Under is now 4-1 in the last five meetings at Fenway Park, and I think the number for the total in Sunday's contest is set way to high considering the pitching matchup. 

Rick Porcello (7-14, 4.59 ERA) takes the ball for the home team. He has compiled a 3.79 ERA in three meetings with the Yankees this season, and the reigning Cy Young Award winner is coming off a pair of solid outings. Under is 9-2 in Porcello's last 11 home starts vs. a team with a winning record, and note Porcello's 2.64 ERA in seven day starts on the season. 

The Yankees reply with Sonny Gray (7-7, 3.37 ERA) who has conceded two or fewer earned runs in each of his last nine starts. Gray is 4-0 with a 2.45 ERA in seven day starts on the season and I expect a solid performance in his first start in this classic rivalry. 

Under is 9-2-1 in the Yankees last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning record.

My selection is a 10* play on Under 9.5 runs.