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    Mike McClure

    Money Mike

    Mike is a professional DFS player and SportsLine predictive data engineer, specializing in player projections and advanced statistical analysis. Mike has nearly $2 Million in DFS winnings in addition to being recognized in the book “Fantasy Football (and Baseball) for Smart People: How to Turn your hobby into a Fortune” as a top Daily Fantasy Baseball Player. He appears regularly on "The Early Edge," SportsLine's popular daily podcast. Catch "The Early Edge" live at 10 a.m. ET on SportsLine's YouTube page. For Mike McClure media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

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    Mike's Pick (1 Live)

    May 30 2024, 1:40 am UTC
    League
    Houston
    @ Seattle
    Mike's PickSubscribers Only
    Unit1.0
    +1822
    25-6 in Last 31 MLB Picks
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    23-5 in Last 28 MLB ML Picks
    +792
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    Analysis:

    Pick Made: Tue 10:11 pm UTC

    Mike's Past Picks

    May 27 2024, 9:05 pm UTC
    League
    Philadelphia
    4
    @ San Francisco
    8
    +1822
    25-6 in Last 31 MLB Picks
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    23-5 in Last 28 MLB ML Picks
    +713
    9-2 in Last 11 PHI ML Picks
    Analysis:

    I have the Phillies winning 56 percent of simulations which implies a moneyline price of -127. I want to continue to pick on Blake Snell who has really struggled with his 4-seam fastball (94 MPH average exit velocity) and changeup (.504 actual and .437 xwOBA). The park shift will help Phillies pitching in this matchup.

    Pick Made: Sun 9:23 pm UTC
    May 25 2024, 1:40 am UTC
    League
    N.Y. Yankees
    8
    @ San Diego
    0
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    Analysis:

    My simulations have the Yankees winning 56 percent in this matchup which implies a money line price of -127. Rodon should benefit from the pitching environment in San Diego, and the Padres have really struggled against left-handed pitching ranking just 24th in wOBA. The Yankees have a lineup edge and a sizable bullpen edge. Both teams are dealing with cross-country travel as the Padres return home from their roadtrip.

    Pick Made: May 23, 11:47 pm UTC
    May 22 2024, 6:10 pm UTC
    League
    Detroit
    3
    @ Kansas City
    8
    +1822
    25-6 in Last 31 MLB Picks
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    23-5 in Last 28 MLB ML Picks
    +845
    12-3 in Last 15 DET ML Picks
    Analysis:

    I played the Royals +105 on SuperBook as my model has them winning 53 percent of simulations which implies this line should be -113. This is a great pitching matchup with Skubal vs. Ragans, but I give the Royals the edge in the day game at home.

    Pick Made: May 22, 2:36 am UTC
    May 20 2024, 11:05 pm UTC
    League
    Seattle
    5
    @ N.Y. Yankees
    4
    +1822
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    Analysis:

    Logan Gilbert has been decent for Seattle but largely benefits from the friendly pitching environment at home. Gilbert's road splits put him closer to league average than elite. Marcus Stroman should keep the ball on the ground enough, and possibly pick up an extra strikeout or two against the Mariners who strikeout the most in the league against right-handed pitching. I have the Yankees wining 59 percent of simulations which suggests this line should be -144.

    Pick Made: May 19, 11:14 pm UTC
    May 18 2024, 12:10 am UTC
    League
    Milwaukee
    4
    @ Houston
    5
    +1822
    25-6 in Last 31 MLB Picks
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    23-5 in Last 28 MLB ML Picks
    +792
    24-16 in Last 40 HOU ML Picks
    Analysis:

    I like this buy low spot on the Astros and Hunter Brown. I have Houston winning 54 percent of simulations which implies -118. The Astros are off to a slow start to the season but they're still 7th in team wOBA against right-handed pitching with the lowest strikeout rate in baseball. I have concerns with Peralta throwing his fastball over 50% of the time considering the .361xwOBA and double digit barrel rate.

    Pick Made: May 16, 10:11 pm UTC
    May 15 2024, 11:40 pm UTC
    League
    N.Y. Yankees
    4
    @ Minnesota
    0
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    Analysis:

    I played the Yankees +100 on SuperBook. I make them 54% winners against Pablo Lopez in these conditions which implies this money line should be -117. Marcus Stroman should be in line for a quality start with winds blowing in and low humidity in Minnesota.

    Pick Made: May 15, 3:27 am UTC
    May 14 2024, 11:40 pm UTC
    League
    N.Y. Yankees
    5
    @ Minnesota
    1
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    Analysis:

    I played New York at -125 on SuperBook. I have the Yankees winning 59 percent of simulations which suggests this money line should be -144. Paddack has been decent for Minnesota so far, but I have concerns with his slider (.373 xwOBA) and his changeup (.399 xwOBA) against the power lineup the Yankees will run out there. Rodon has been great and the bullpen is rested after a day off. I'm on the Yankees.

    Pick Made: May 14, 12:20 am UTC
    May 11 2024, 1:38 am UTC
    League
    Kansas City
    2
    @ L.A. Angels
    1
    +1822
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    Analysis:

    I'm playing the Royals again on Friday at (-108) as my sims have them winning 56 percent of the time with Alec Marsh vs. Griffin Canning, which implies a moneyline of -127. Canning has struggled with his fastball, and the Royals don't strikeout much vs. RHP (2nd fewest in MLB at just 17.9%).

    Pick Made: May 09, 9:05 pm UTC
    May 10 2024, 1:38 am UTC
    League
    Kansas City
    10
    @ L.A. Angels
    4
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    Analysis:

    Big travel spot for both teams as the Angels are traveling from Pittsburgh (6-game roadtrip) and the Royals from Kansas City. Detmers has been okay but KC projects as a strong hitting team against lefty fastballs. I make the Royals 55 percent winners which implies a moneyline of -122.

    Pick Made: May 08, 9:20 pm UTC
    May 08 2024, 6:10 pm UTC
    League
    Milwaukee
    4
    @ Kansas City
    6
    +1822
    25-6 in Last 31 MLB Picks
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    6-0 in Last 6 KC ML Picks
    Analysis:

    I have the Royals winning 59 percent of simulations with Brady Singer vs. Joe Ross which implies a money line price of -144. Lock it in at -120 on FanDuel.

    Pick Made: May 08, 12:47 am UTC
    May 07 2024, 1:40 am UTC
    League
    Texas
    4
    @ Oakland
    2
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    25-6 in Last 31 MLB Picks
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    23-5 in Last 28 MLB ML Picks
    +539
    9-4 in Last 13 OAK ML Picks
    Analysis:

    I make the Rangers 61 percent winners, which implies a money line price of -156 in this matchup with Andrew Heaney vs. Alex Wood. Oakland has played well so far but they're getting too much respect here with Alex Wood on the mound who has really struggled with his sinking fastball and changeup this season.

    Pick Made: May 05, 11:19 pm UTC
    May 04 2024, 2:10 am UTC
    League
    Atlanta
    3
    @ L.A. Dodgers
    4
    +1822
    25-6 in Last 31 MLB Picks
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    23-5 in Last 28 MLB ML Picks
    +300
    3-0 in Last 3 LAD ML Picks
    Analysis:

    I played the Dodgers (-105) on Superbook. I make LA 55 percent winners, which implies this line should be -122. 40-year old Charlie Morton is vulnerable to left-handed hitters, and the Dodgers have a few of the best in the game. Back the Dodgers as short home favorites.

    Pick Made: May 03, 12:48 am UTC
    May 02 2024, 5:35 pm UTC
    League
    San Francisco
    3
    @ Boston
    1
    +1822
    25-6 in Last 31 MLB Picks
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    23-5 in Last 28 MLB ML Picks
    +606
    8-2 in Last 10 SF ML Picks
    Analysis:

    I like the Red Sox at -104 (FanDuel) or -105 (Caesars) as I have Boston winning 55 percent of simulations, which implies a money line price of -122.

    Pick Made: May 02, 2:14 am UTC
    May 01 2024, 11:10 pm UTC
    League
    Chi. Cubs
    1
    @ N.Y. Mets
    0
    +1822
    25-6 in Last 31 MLB Picks
    +1742
    23-5 in Last 28 MLB ML Picks
    +838.5
    13-6 in Last 19 CHC ML Picks
    Analysis:

    I have the Cubs winning 57 percent of simulations in this matchup with Shota Imanaga vs. José Buttó, which implies a money line price of -133. Buttó has largely over performed so far as his xwOBA is over 60 points worse than the actual wOBA, and the hard hit rate is at 50 percent. I'm on the Cubs.

    Pick Made: May 01, 2:13 am UTC