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MLB

(967) Baltimore Orioles at (968) Detroit Tigers

1:40pm EDT - Apr 27/2025

THE PLAY: Detroit Tigers -1.5 (+115) D Kremer (RHP), T Skubal (LHP) Must Start

Detroit starter Tarik Skubal projects to give up 1.7 runs with a 2.63 ERA and 0.88 WHIP. Baltimore’s lineup has hit just .184 (9-49) with a weak .554 OPS against Skubal in his career. The Orioles will start Dean Kremer. The righty projects to give up 2.9 earned runs with a 4.84 ERA and 1.46 WHIP. With the starting pitching clearly in Detroit’s favor, look for the Tigers to get a solid home win in this game on Sunday afternoon.

Play TIGERS (-1.5 runline).

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Last 20

Date

Sport

Pick

Result

Apr 26

MLB

4% – Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-125) M Keller (RHP), R Sasaki (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 26

NBA

4% – 1H Denver Nuggets +3.0 (-105)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 26

NBA

4% – (565) Denver Nuggets at (566) Los Angeles Clippers Denver Nuggets Total Over 103.5 (-105)
(Analysis)

Loss

Apr 26

NBA

4% – 1H Miami Heat +1.5 (-110)
(Analysis)

Loss

Apr 25

NBA

4% – (557) Los Angeles Lakers at (558) Minnesota Timberwolves Minnesota Timberwolves Total Over 104.0 (-115)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 25

MLB

4% – (959) Atlanta Braves at (960) Arizona Diamondbacks Total Under 8.5 (-113) C Sale (LHP), Z Gallen (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Loss

Apr 25

NBA

4% – 1H Orlando Magic +1.0 (-110)
(Analysis)

Loss

Apr 24

NBA

4% – (547) New York Knicks at (548) Detroit Pistons New York Knicks Total Over 106.5 (-105)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 24

NBA

4% – New York Knicks -1.0 (-105)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 23

NBA

4% – (541) Golden State Warriors at (542) Houston Rockets Houston Rockets Total Over 103.5 (-108)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 23

NBA

4% – Houston Rockets -3.0 (-110)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 22

NBA

4% – (529) Milwaukee Bucks at (530) Indiana Pacers Total Over 228.5 (-110)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 22

NBA

4% – Los Angeles Lakers -5.5 (-110)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 22

NBA

4% – (529) Milwaukee Bucks at (530) Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks Total Over 112.0 (-110)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 22

MLB

4% – Philadelphia Phillies -129 C Sanchez (LHP), G Canning (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Loss

Apr 21

MLB

4% – (961) New York Yankees at (962) Cleveland Guardians Total Over 8.5 (-113) C Schmidt (RHP), G Williams (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 20

MLB

4% – Los Angeles Dodgers -133 T Glasnow (RHP), T Mahle (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 20

MLB

4% – (929) San Diego Padres at (930) Houston Astros Total Under 7.5 (-103) D Cease (RHP), F Valdez (LHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 20

NBA

4% – Houston Rockets -1.0 (-112)
(Analysis)

Loss

Apr 19

NBA

4% – Los Angeles Lakers -4.0 (-110)
(Analysis)

Loss

Consultant Bio

Steve Merril has won consistently for 25+ years as one of the best sports analysts in the nation. He credits his success to employing a variety of different handicapping techniques such as statistical analysis, quantitative systems, and fundamentals such as matchups and emotion. By relying on numerous handicapping methods, Steve continues to beat the point spread on a consistent basis in both college football and pro football, college and pro basketball, baseball, and racing.

Steve has numerous documented #1 finishes in all major sports and was the first person ever to win the prestigious $100,000 Insider's Handicapping Invitational. Steve Merril's unique knowledge and understanding of the gaming industry is what separates him from other handicappers. Steve has spent the past 25+ years studying the odds and probabilities associated with all forms of gambling, such as poker, casino games, and even the financial markets. Steve has transferred this unique knowledge and understanding of statistics and probabilities into the sports world, which has enabled him to win on a consistent basis.

The most popular part of Steve Merril's award-winning selections is the fact he backs each game with a full, detailed report and analysis. Steve is heard each week on numerous radio and TV shows across the nation. You will learn while you earn with Steve Merril's daily Best Bets, as each selection is packed full of detailed information. Join forces with the most knowledgeable gaming expert in the industry and have your most profitable season ever!

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