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    Jeff Hochman
    +571.5
    (67%)
    6-3-1 in Last 10 MLB Picks
    NYM
    +122
    Money Line
    Picked: Jul 15 @ 1:15pm

    Analysis

    Sports betting isn’t just about analyzing matchups and picking a side or total, etc. There are proven systems that consistently deliver results over time. One I’ve trusted for many years focuses on the All-Star Game host team, which always plays at home right after the break. Since 2002, these teams are just 8-15, including a 2-6 mark since 2017. The only recent winners: the 2022 Dodgers and the 2025 Braves. I like the Mets’ Christian Scott against Aaron Nola, but with these systems, you set it and forget it. This approach has paid off, especially since most of these teams are underdogs. Additionally, all of the host teams have played on Friday, but this year the Phillies have to play on Thursday.
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    Matt Severance
    +1266
    (64%)
    118-66-1 in Last 185 MLB Picks
    Under 10
    -115
    Over/Under
    Picked: Jul 15 @ 3:02pm

    Analysis

    I'm not so sure that Phils manager Don Mattingly doesn't rest Kyle Schwarber and/or Bryce Harper after they competed in both Monday's and Tuesday's All-Star activities and then with Friday off for the Phils. Those two didn't get an AS break other than Wednesday. Plus, both bullpens are obviously fully rested behind the Mets' Christian Scott and Phillies' Aaron Nola, respectively. Scott has been pretty good; Nola hasn't but not quite as horrible lately. We push, we push.

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