The Houston Astros (12-22) and New York Yankees (23-13) meet Tuesday, as they open a 3-game series in the Bronx. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Yankees lead 4-0 Houston got off to an awful start this season, one jumpstarted by the Astros getting swept at home by New York in a season-opening 4-game set. They had gone 5-1 from April 27-May 3 but then dropped back-to-back games to the Seattle Mariner ..read more

At Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies (25-11) begin a two-game series versus the Toronto Blue Jays (16-19), at 6:40 PM ET. The Blue Jays (+110 underdog moneyline odds) are away versus the Phillies (-131). The Phillies will start Cristopher Sanchez (1-3) versus the Blue Jays and Jose Berrios (4-2). The Phillies won 6-1 over the Giants yesterday in their last game. Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively while Zack Wheeler was earned the victory after throwing seven innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striki ..read more

On Tuesday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Tampa Bay Rays (17-18) hosting the Chicago White Sox (8-26) at 6:50 PM ET. The White Sox are an away underdog (+203) at the Rays (-250). The Rays will start Zach Eflin (1-4) against the White Sox and Mike Soroka (0-3). The Rays knocked off the Mets by a 7-6 score in their last game Sunday. Erasmo Ramirez got the win after throwing 2/3 of an inning without giving up a hit or an earned run. The White Sox took down the Cardinals 5-1 Tuesday. Paul DeJong went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI, and Garrett Crochet got the win, throwing si ..read more

Two squads on losing streaks — the Milwaukee Brewers (two in a row) and the Kansas City Royals (two straight) — meet on Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET, at Kauffman Stadium. The Brewers are road underdogs (+110) against the Royals (-131). The Kansas City Royals will hand the ball to Seth Lugo (5-1, 1.60 ERA), who is looking for win No. 6 on the season, and the Brewers will turn to Colin Rea (3-0, 2.67 ERA). The Brewers were handed a 5-0 loss to the Cubs Tuesday. William Contreras (1-for-3 with a double) led the way offensively, while Freddy Peralta took the loss on the mound after going five innings ..read more

At Truist Park on Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox (19-16) open a two-game series versus the Atlanta Braves (20-12), at 7:20 PM ET. The favored Braves (-172 on the moneyline to win) take the field at home against the Red Sox (+144). The starting pitchers are Reynaldo Lopez (2-1) for the Atlanta Braves, and Kutter Crawford (2-1) for the Boston Red Sox. The Braves lost their last game against the Dodgers by a 5-1 score Tuesday. Marcell Ozuna went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively. Max Fried picked up the loss after throwing seven innings, giving up four earned runs on four ..read more

On Tuesday, the San Francisco Giants (15-21) are visiting the Colorado Rockies (8-26), at 8:40 PM ET. The Giants have dropped four straight, and the Rockies have lost two in a row. The Rockies play as a home underdog (+134) versus the Giants (-159). The Giants will start Kyle Harrison (2-1) against the Rockies and Dakota Hudson (0-5). The Giants’ matchup yesterday versus the Phillies resulted in a 6-1 loss. Wilmer Flores went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in the defeat, while Mason Black threw 4 1/3 innings, giving up five earned runs on eight hits while striking out four en route to taki ..read more

On Tuesday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Minnesota Twins (19-14) hosting the Seattle Mariners (19-15) at 7:40 PM ET. The Mariners are an underdog (+121 moneyline odds to win) when they visit the Twins (-143). The Minnesota Twins will give the start to Bailey Ober (3-1, 4.55 ERA), who is looking for win No. 4 on the season, and the Mariners will counter with Emerson Hancock (3-3, 4.75 ERA). The Twins lost their last game against the Red Sox by a 9-2 score Tuesday. Ryan Jeffers went 1-for-5 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively. Joe Ryan picked up the loss after t ..read more

The St. Louis Cardinals (15-19) will host the New York Mets (16-18), Tuesday at 7:45 PM ET, with both squads on losing streaks — two and three straight, respectively. The Mets are an underdog (+106 on the moneyline) when they take the field at the Cardinals (-126). The St. Louis Cardinals will hand the ball to Miles Mikolas (2-4, 5.68 ERA), who is looking for win No. 3 on the season, and the Mets will counter with Jose Butto (0-2, 2.57 ERA). The Cardinals lost 5-1 to the White Sox Tuesday, with Giovanny Gallegos (zero innings, giving up three earned runs on three hits) on the hook for the lo ..read more

At Wrigley Field on Tuesday, the San Diego Padres (18-19) open a two-game series against the Chicago Cubs (21-14), at 7:40 PM ET. The favored Cubs (-135 moneyline odds) play at home against the Padres (+115). The Chicago Cubs will give the start to Shota Imanaga (5-0, 0.78 ERA), who is looking for win No. 6 on the season, and the Padres will turn to Randy Vasquez (0-1, 5.87 ERA). The Cubs won their most recent contest versus the Brewers by a 5-0 score Tuesday, with Javier Assad picking up the win pitching throwing six innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striking out f ..read more

We may earn a fee if you make a purchase through one of the links in this article. The USA TODAY Network newsroom and editorial staff maintains direction on this content, which is created independently of the newsroom and editorial staff. The second round of the NBA playoffs is underway. Tonight, the Timberwolves-Nuggets and Pacers-Knicks series take center stage. Bet on either of these terrific matchups after creating a new account using the BetMGM bonus code SBWIRE. You’ll get the first-bet offer up to $1,500. If you’re first bet settles as a loss, you’ll get a refund, as bonus bets ..read more