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It's Monday, August 18 and the White Sox (44-80) are in Atlanta to take on the Braves (56-68). Yoendrys Gómez is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Spencer Strider for Atlanta.

The Braves are on a heater! Atlanta has won five straight games and is 8-1 over the last nine contests as they enter a six-game home stand. On the other side, the White Sox have dropped four straight games and is 2-11 over the previous 13 contests.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch White Sox at Braves

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 7:15PM EST
• Site: Truist Park
• City: Atlanta, GA
• Network/Streaming: CHSN, FDSNSO

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Odds for the White Sox at the Braves

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: White Sox (+174), Braves (-212)
• Spread:  Braves -1.5
• Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for White Sox at Braves

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Yoendrys Gómez vs. Spencer Strider
  
  • White Sox: Yoendrys Gómez, (2-1, 2.70 ERA)
    Last outing: 1.80 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts
  • Braves: Spencer Strider, (5-10, 4.69 ERA)
    Last outing: 18.00 ERA, 8 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the White Sox and the Braves

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday’s game between the White Sox and the Braves:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Atlanta Braves on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago White Sox at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of White Sox at Braves

• Atlanta is 5-0 in the last 5 games
• Atlanta is 8-1 in the last 9 games
• Chicago is 0-4 in the last 4 games
• Chicago is 2-11 in the last 13 games
• The Braves have won 4 of their last 5 games at home
• The Over has cashed in the Braves' last 5 games with Spencer Strider on the mound
• The White Sox have failed to cover the Run Line in 3 straight games

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Its Monday, August 18 and the Giants (60-64) are in San Diego to take on the Padres (69-55). Robbie Ray is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against Nestor Cortes for San Diego.

The Padres are coming off being swept by the Dodgers after having a chance to take the NL West lead. After winning five straight, including a three-game sweep over the Giants, the three losses to Los Angeles is a small setback for San Diego.

San Francisco is 1-7 in the last eight games and has the worst record in baseball since the trade deadline. However, for good news, the Giants are coming off a 7-1 win over the Rays.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Giants at Padres

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 9:40PM EST
• Site: Petco Park
• City: San Diego, CA
• Network/Streaming: NBCSBA, SDPA

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Odds for the Giants at the Padres

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Giants (+119), Padres (-141)
• Spread:  Padres -1.5
• Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Giants at Padres

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Robbie Ray vs. Nestor Cortes
  
  • Giants: Robbie Ray, (9-6, 2.98 ERA)
    Last outing: 6.00 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
  • Padres: Nestor Cortes, (1-1, 2.89 ERA)
    Last outing: 1.93 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Giants and the Padres

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday’s game between the Giants and the Padres:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the San Diego Padres on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the San Francisco Giants at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Giants at Padres

• San Diego is 7-2 versus San Francisco this season
• The Giants are 1-7 in the last 8 games
• The Padres are 5-3 in the last 8 games
• The Padres are 0-3 in the last 3 games
• The Padres have won 4 of their last 5 games at home against National League teams
• The Giants' last 4 road games at the Padres have gone over the Total
• The Padres have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.80 units

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It's Monday, August 18 and the Orioles (57-67) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (68-57). Trevor Rogers is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Dustin May for Boston.

Baltimore and Boston meet for a short two-game series in Boston. The season series is tied between the two teams at 4-4 through games. However, the Orioles have been the slightly hotter team recently at 4-1 over the last five games compared to the Red Sox who are 3-2.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Orioles at Red Sox

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 7:10PM EST
• Site: Fenway Park
• City: Boston, MA
• Network/Streaming: MASN, NESN

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Odds for the Orioles at the Red Sox

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Orioles (+101), Red Sox (-121)
• Spread:  Red Sox -1.5
• Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Orioles at Red Sox

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Trevor Rogers vs. Dustin May
  
  • Orioles: Trevor Rogers, (5-2, 1.43 ERA)
    Last outing: 1.29 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
  • Red Sox: Dustin May, (7-8, 4.85 ERA)
    Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Orioles and the Red Sox

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday’s game between the Orioles and the Red Sox:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Boston Red Sox on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Baltimore Orioles at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Orioles at Red Sox

• Baltimore and Boston are 4-4 in 8 games this season
• Baltimore is 4-1 in the last 5 games
• Boston is 4-6 in the last 10 games but 3-2 in the last 5
• The Red Sox have won 4 of their last 5 games at home against American League teams
• The Under is 4-0-1 in the Red Sox's last 5 matchups against AL East teams
• The Orioles have covered in 4 of their last 5 on the road, profiting 1.55 units

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Its Monday, August 18 and the Cardinals (61-64) are in Miami to open a series against the Marlins (59-65).

Matthew Liberatore is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Eury Pérez for Miami.

The Cardinals limp into South Beach having lost five in a row after being swept over the weekend by the Yankees. Miles Mikolas allowed three runs over five innings Sunday but the game was lost late as Jojo Romero allowed four unearned runs in the top of the ninth inning in an 8-4 loss. A throwing error by second baseman Thomas Saggese opened the floodgates in the final frame.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Cardinals at Marlins

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 10:40PM EST
• Site: LoanDepot Park
• City: Miami, FL
• Network/Streaming: FDSNMW, FDSNFL

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Odds for the Cardinals at the Marlins

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Cardinals (+113), Marlins (-135)
• Spread:  Marlins -1.5
• Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cardinals at Marlins

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Matthew Liberatore vs. Eury Pérez
  
  • Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (6-10, 4.08 ERA)
    Last outing: August 12 vs. Colorado - 6.75 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
  • Marlins: Eury Pérez (5-3, 3.58 ERA)
    Last outing: August 13 at Cleveland - 7.20 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Cardinals at Marlins

• The Over is 7-3 in the Cardinals' last 5 games on the road and the Marlins' last 5 at home combined
• The Marlins have covered the Run Line in 6 of their last 7 games against the Cardinals
• The Marlins have won outright 5 of their last 7 games against the Cardinals
• Eury Perez has struck out 5 or more in 7 of his last 8 starts
• Masyn Winn was 3-13 (.231) in the 3-game series against the Yankees

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Cardinals and the Marlins

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Cardinals and the Marlins:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Miami Marlins on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the St. Louis Cardinals at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Its Monday, August 18 and the Mariners (68-57) are in Philadelphia to open a series against the Phillies (71-53).

Logan Gilbert is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Ranger Suárez for Philadelphia.

The Phillies are in control of the National League East leading the Mets in the division by 5.5 games after taking two of three over the weekend in Washington. Sunday, Philly outslugged the Nationals, 11-9. Alec Bohm went 2-4 with a home run and three runs batted in to pace the attack in his first game since July 18.

The Mariners lost two of three at Citi Field over the weekend to the Mets. Yesterday, George Kirby was smacked by New York allowing seven runs in just 4.2 innings. Cal Raleigh did go deep for the 47th time this season in the loss.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Mariners at Phillies

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 10:45PM EST
• Site: Citizens Bank Park
• City: Philadelphia, PA
• Network/Streaming: RSNW, NBCSP, MLBN

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Odds for the Mariners at the Phillies

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Mariners (-107), Phillies (-112)
• Spread:  Phillies 1.5
• Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mariners at Phillies

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Logan Gilbert vs. Ranger Suárez
  
  • Mariners: Logan Gilbert (3-4, 3.31 ERA)
    Last outing: August 13 at Baltimore - 2.84 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
  • Phillies: Ranger Suárez (8-6, 3.29 ERA)
    Last outing: August 12 at Cincinnati - 10.13 ERA, 6 Earned Runs Allowed, 10 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mariners at Phillies

• This season Ranger Suarez has an ERA of 3.29 and a WHIP of 1.20
• Ranger Suarez has not struck out more than 5 in 5 of his last 6 starts
• The Phillies have won 4 of their last 5 games against AL West teams
• Bryce Harper has at least 1 hit in 3 of his last 4 games (5-17) with 1 HR and 5 RBIs

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Mariners and the Phillies

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Mariners and the Phillies:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Philadelphia Phillies on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Seattle Mariners at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Its a Paul Skenes Monday as the Pittsburgh Pirates (52-73) host Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays (73-52) in the first of a three-game series at PNC Park.

Toronto lost Sunday but took two of three over the weekend against the Texas Rangers. Bo Bichette was 5-12, scored two runs, and drove in three to pace the Jays' attack that scored 24 runs over the weekend.

The Bucs have lost seven of their last ten games including two of three over the weekend at Wrigley to the Cubs. Leading 3-2 heading to the bottom of the sixth inning, Pittsburgh gave up single runs in the sixth and eighth innings and lost 4-3. Joey Bart drove in a couple of runs in the loss.

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Game details & how to watch Blue Jays at Pirates

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 10:40PM EST
• Site: PNC Park
• City: Pittsburgh, PA
• Network/Streaming: Sportsnet, SNP

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Odds for the Blue Jays at the Pirates

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Blue Jays (+102), Pirates (-122)
• Spread:  Pirates -1.5
• Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Blue Jays at Pirates

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Kevin Gausman vs. Paul Skenes
  
  • Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (8-9, 3.79 ERA)
    Last outing: August 13 vs. Chicago - 2.57 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
  • Pirates: Paul Skenes (7-9, 2.13 ERA)
    Last outing: August 12 at Milwaukee - 9.00 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Blue Jays at Pirates

• The Over is 4-1 in the Blue Jays' last 5 road games
• The Blue Jays have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 2.44 units
• The Blue Jays have won 6 straight games at Pittsburgh
• Shelled in his last start in Milwaukee, Paul Skenes has not gotten to the 7th inning since June 8 against Philadelphia

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Blue Jays and the Pirates

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Blue Jays and the Pirates:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Toronto Blue Jays at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Its Monday, August 18 and the Astros (69-55) are in Detroit to open a series against the Tigers (73-53) in a matchup of division leaders.

Spencer Arrighetti is slated to take the mound for Houston against Jack Flaherty for Detroit.

After taking two of three against the Red Sox earlier in the week, the Astros lost two of three over the weekend at home to Baltimore. They were outscored 23-5 over the course of the three games. The Astros lost 12-0 yesterday. Cristian Javier allowed one run in three innings in his second start since returning from the disabled list. He took the loss but the floodgates opened when Shawn Dubin came on in "relief" of Javier. The righthander allowed four runs in the fourth and the game spiraled out of control for Houston from there to the point where Chas McCormick pitched the ninth (ironically, the outfielder pitched a 1-2-3 ninth). Despite the woes of the weekend, Houston remains in first in the American League West by 1.5 games over Seattle.

The Tigers welcome Houston to Motown after taking three of four from the Twins in Minneapolis. After sputtering to open the month, Detroit is 7-3 in their last ten and 8.5 games ahead of Cleveland in the Central Division. Yesterday the Tigers gave up eight runs in the first four innings and were blasted by the Twins 8-1.

Lets dive into the series opener and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Astros at Tigers

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 10:40PM EST
• Site: Comerica Park
• City: Detroit, MI
• Network/Streaming: SCHN, FDSNDT, MLBN

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Odds for the Astros at the Tigers

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Astros (+122), Tigers (-147)
• Spread:  Tigers -1.5
• Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Astros at Tigers

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Spencer Arrighetti vs. Jack Flaherty
  
  • Astros: Spencer Arrighetti (1-3, 6.38 ERA)
    Last outing: August 12 vs. Boston - 3.60 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 5 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
  • Tigers: Jack Flaherty (6-12, 4.77 ERA)
    Last outing: August 12 at White Sox - 10.39 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Astros at Tigers

• The Tigers' last 3 games against the Astros have gone over the Total
• Spencer Arrighetti has 8 Ks in 2 starts (8.2 innings) since his return off the disabled list
• The Tigers have won 7 of their last 9 games against teams with worse records
• Christian Walker is 1-13 (.077) over his last 4 games

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Astros and the Tigers

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Astros and the Tigers:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Detroit Tigers on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Houston Astros at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Its Monday, August 18 and the Brewers (78-45) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (70-53) in the first of a day / night doubleheader. Sitting eight games behind the Brewers, it is a crucial series for the Cubs' division title hopes...assuming there is still a flicker of hope there.

Freddy Peralta is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Cade Horton for Chicago.

The Cubs won yesterday 4-3 at Wrigley against the Pirates to take two of three in the weekend series. Dansby Swanson drove in the winning run to secure Sunday's win but far more important for Chicago was the weekend for Pete Crow-Armstrong. At one time an MVP candidate, the centerfielder broke out of an extended slump (3-41 previously in August) with five hits in eight official at bats in the three games.

The Brewers saw their 14-game winning streak snapped yesterday by the Reds, 3-2, in ten innings. Cincinnati tied the game at two with a run in the ninth and walked it off at The Great American Ballpark in the tenth on an Austin Hays' single. Jose Quintana allowed a single run over 6.1 innings in another strong start for Milwaukee.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Brewers at Cubs

• Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
• Time: 6:20PM EST
• Site: Wrigley Field
• City: Chicago, IL
• Network/Streaming: FDSNWI, MARQ, MLBN

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Odds for the Brewers at the Cubs

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Brewers (+101), Cubs (-121)
• Spread:  Cubs -1.5
• Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Brewers at Cubs

• Pitching matchup for August 18, 2025: Freddy Peralta vs. Cade Horton
  
  • Brewers: Freddy Peralta, (14-5, 2.90 ERA)
    Last outing: August 12 vs. Pittsburgh - 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts
  • Cubs: Cade Horton, (7-3, 3.07 ERA)
    Last outing: August 13 at Toronto - 1.59 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Brewers at Cubs

• Christian Yelich was 0-8 in the final 2 games against the Reds but is 21-59 (.356) in August
• Freddy Peralta has struck out 7 in each of his last 2 starts and at least 6 in 6 of his last 8 starts
• Kyle Tucker is 2-21 (.095) over his last 6 games
• Cade Horton struck out 8 hitters in his last start after having struck out even six just three times in his 16 starts this season

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Brewers and the Cubs

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Brewers and the Cubs:

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• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Milwaukee Brewers at +1.5.
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CINCINNATI — Austin Hays’ single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning gave the Cincinnati Reds a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday, ending the Brewers’ franchise-record winning streak at 14 games.

Milwaukee had barely pulled out the previous two games in Cincinnati for its longest streak ever within one season and the longest in the majors since the St. Louis Cardinals won 17 straight from Sept. 11 to Sept. 28, 2021.

This time, Spencer Steer’s sacrifice bunt in the 10th advanced designated runner TJ Friedl to third. After intentional walks to Elly De La Cruz and Will Benson loaded the bases, Hays laced a single to down the third-base line for his second career walk-off hit.

Milwaukee, which overcame a seven-run deficit on Friday and rallied to win in 14 innings Saturday, nearly came back for another win.

William Contreras hit his 13th home run of the season, a two-run shot off Reds closer Emilio Pagan, to put Milwaukee ahead 2-1 in the ninth. But the Reds tied it when Benson reached on a fielding error by shortstop Joey Ortiz and later scored on Jose Trevino’s single.

The first-place Brewers fell to 53-17 in their last 70 games.

The game was scoreless through six innings with Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott and Brewers lefty Jose Quintana allowing a combined six hits with 11 strikeouts.

Cincinnati scored the game’s first run when Hays led off the seventh with a double and scored on Trevino’s sacrifice fly to the wall in center.

Graham Ashcraft (7-4) earned the win for Cincinnati. Grant Anderson (2-4) took the loss.

Key moment

In the top of the 10th inning, designated runner Andrew Vaughn was thrown out at third base trying to advance on Blake Perkins’ bunt.

Key stat

The Reds are the only team that has not been swept in a series this season. Their 40 series without a sweep is the longest in franchise history, eclipsing the 1970 team which went 32 straight series. It’s the seventh time the Reds have won the final game of a series to avoid being swept.

Up next

Brewers RHP Freddy Peralta (14-5, 2.90) will start Monday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. RHP Brady Singer (10-9, 4.31) will start Monday for the Reds against the Angels in Anaheim.