Parlay
Both Legs – 12:45 p.m. ET
We’ll keep it in Europa League Group C for the parlay, and start by doubling down on Leicester. It’s one of those matches that a team absolutely should win and we believe the Foxes are up to the task.
For the second leg, we’ll back the team that drew Leicester in the first match. Napoli — the Serie A leaders in excellent form — should have no issue with a seriously overmatched Spartak Moscow side.
Pick: Leicester and Napoli Moneyline Parlay (+108)*
Prop
Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants – 9:45 p.m. ET
Yes, this is some pretty heavy juice, but when you’re thoroughly convinced about a prop, a vig this high is worth it. Part of the reason it’s elevated is because it’s caught a lot of steam, as it was closer to -125* this morning. Regardless, Alex Wood has been a great strikeout thrower this season (9.9 K/9). The D-Backs strike out the eighth-most of any team, making it a good fit for our system.
Pick: Alex Wood Over 4.5 Strikeouts (-160)*
Bold Bet
Oakland Athletics @ Seattle Mariners – 10:10 p.m. ET
It’s do-or-die time for the A’s, as their last two losses to the Mariners have almost completely eliminated them from playoff contention. They’ve been atrocious against Seattle this season, but with Frankie Montas on the mound, it’s possible that Oakland can catch some adrenaline and get an emphatic win against a division rival to stay alive.
Pick: Athletics -1.5 (+150)*
Degenerate Corner
When I started writing about fantasy sports six years ago, I barely considered legalized, legitimate sports betting as a viable recreation — let alone the behemoth it’s become. When I started writing The Rundown, I couldn’t have anticipated just how vibrant and special our community would prove to be.
To The Rundown community: Thank you for riding with us, engaging with us, and listening to my (sometimes crazy) musings in Degenerate Corner. I hope you hit on many (or most!) of our plays, but most importantly… I’m not leaving.
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— Doug Greenberg
The Roundup
Tuesday: 1-0-2
Parlay: L | Prop: L | Bold: L
WTD: 2-2-2 | Parlay: 0-2 | Prop: 0-2 | Bold: 0-2
MTD: 23-29-4 | Parlay: 9-10 | Prop: 8-11 | Bold: 3-16
All-Time: 180-167-13 (51.9%)
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