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Run Total Picks — 2026-06-07

Model: dutch • Updated 2026-06-07 08:36 PM
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Run Total 1

San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs — OVER 8.05

In Progress
LeanOVER 8.05
Odds-113
Confidence1.056
VenueWrigley Field
Game InfoStart: 8:30 PM ET
Pitching MatchupTrevor McDonald vs Jameson Taillon

The over still makes sense because this number leaves room for a normal scoring game rather than demanding chaos. OVER 8.05 still fits the shape of this matchup at Wrigley Field, and the price at -113 is not asking for a miracle. Total moved up from 8.0 to 8.05 (+0.05).

San Francisco Giants is one reason the over stays live, because the road lineup can contribute its share without needing an all-or-nothing homer script. Against Jameson Taillon, that is enough to keep OVER 8.05 in a healthy range.

Chicago Cubs is the kind of lineup that can finish the job on an over ticket if it gets even modest run support from the other dugout. If both clubs simply play to their ordinary scoring lanes, OVER 8.05 remains the stronger total call. The weather setup is neutral enough that mistakes should still matter.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Trevor McDonald vs Jameson Taillon
  • Weather: 70.2°F, Wind 0.8 mph NW (in from RF), Humidity 80%, P.O.P. 27% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total moved up from 8.0 to 8.32 (+0.32).
Run Total 2

Milwaukee Brewers vs Colorado Rockies — OVER 11.5

WIN
LeanOVER 11.5
Odds-111
Confidence0.892
VenueCoors Field
Game InfoStart: 3:10 PM ET
Pitching MatchupShane Drohan vs Kyle Freeland

Over remains the cleaner side of the total because both offenses have believable paths to pushing this game into the scoring band. OVER 11.5 still fits the shape of this matchup at Coors Field, and the price at -111 is not asking for a miracle. Total movement unavailable.

On the away side, Milwaukee Brewers has enough offensive shape to keep this total moving even if the early innings are merely average. Against Kyle Freeland, that is enough to keep OVER 11.5 in a healthy range.

That leaves Colorado Rockies as the natural closer on an over script, since the home bats can keep pressure on the number deep into the night. If both clubs simply play to their ordinary scoring lanes, OVER 11.5 remains the stronger total call. Conditions are not doing much to hide contact quality.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Shane Drohan vs Kyle Freeland
  • Weather: 92.9°F, Wind 9.8 mph NE (in from LF), Humidity 9%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.
Run Total 3

St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds — OVER 9.5

LOSS
LeanOVER 9.5
Odds-100
Confidence0.797
VenueBusch Stadium
Game InfoStart: 2:15 PM ET
Pitching MatchupMichael McGreevy vs Rhett Lowder

This total still leans over because the matchup offers more than one route to runs, and neither club has to do all of the lifting alone. OVER 9.5 still fits the shape of this matchup at Busch Stadium, and the price at -100 is not asking for a miracle. Total movement unavailable.

St. Louis Cardinals does not need an explosion to help the over; a couple of productive innings from the road bats would be enough to keep the game on pace. Against Rhett Lowder, that is enough to keep OVER 9.5 in a healthy range.

The over case is easiest to complete through Cincinnati Reds, which has the cleaner path to turning baserunners into multi-run innings. If both clubs simply play to their ordinary scoring lanes, OVER 9.5 remains the stronger total call. The environment does not look especially suppressive.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Michael McGreevy vs Rhett Lowder
  • Weather: 87.4°F, Wind 10.0 mph SSE (out to LF), Humidity 56%, P.O.P. 3% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.
Run Total 4

Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles — OVER 8.25

WIN
LeanOVER 8.25
Odds-111
Confidence0.68
VenueRogers Centre
Game InfoStart: 1:37 PM ET
Pitching MatchupKevin Gausman vs Shane Baz

The best read is still over, largely because the number can be cleared through steady traffic as easily as through one crooked inning. OVER 8.25 still fits the shape of this matchup at Rogers Centre, and the price at -111 is not asking for a miracle. Total movement unavailable.

The road club adds over appeal because Toronto Blue Jays has a believable lane to create traffic and force longer innings. Against Shane Baz, that is enough to keep OVER 8.25 in a healthy range.

Baltimore Orioles is the stronger push toward the ceiling, especially if the home lineup gets this game into middle-inning traffic and exposes extra outs to cover. If both clubs simply play to their ordinary scoring lanes, OVER 8.25 remains the stronger total call. There is little in the conditions to distort the baseball case.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Kevin Gausman vs Shane Baz
  • Weather: Dome/retractable roof environment — external wind conditions not applicable.
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.
Run Total 5

Seattle Mariners vs Detroit Tigers — OVER 8.55

WIN
LeanOVER 8.55
Odds-120
Confidence0.651
VenueComerica Park
Game InfoStart: 1:40 PM ET
Pitching MatchupLuis Castillo vs Jack Flaherty

This is still an over for me because the game environment and pitching setup do not force an extreme run-suppression script. OVER 8.55 still fits the shape of this matchup at Comerica Park, and the price at -120 is not asking for a miracle. Total movement unavailable.

Seattle Mariners gives this over real support, particularly if the road bats make Jack Flaherty work and turn pitch count into scoring chances. Against Jack Flaherty, that is enough to keep OVER 8.55 in a healthy range.

The home side keeps the over attractive because Detroit Tigers is live to finish innings with authority once the game starts to open up. If both clubs simply play to their ordinary scoring lanes, OVER 8.55 remains the stronger total call. The park and weather combination keeps the original angle on script.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Luis Castillo vs Jack Flaherty
  • Weather: 77.4°F, Wind 7.4 mph NE (out to RF), Humidity 58%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.
Run Total 6

Texas Rangers vs Cleveland Guardians — OVER 7.0

WIN
LeanOVER 7.0
Odds-118
Confidence0.525
VenueGlobe Life Field
Game InfoStart: 2:35 PM ET
Pitching MatchupJacob deGrom vs Joey Cantillo

The over still makes sense because this number leaves room for a normal scoring game rather than demanding chaos. OVER 7.0 still fits the shape of this matchup at Globe Life Field, and the price at -118 is not asking for a miracle. Total movement unavailable.

Texas Rangers is one reason the over stays live, because the road lineup can contribute its share without needing an all-or-nothing homer script. Against Joey Cantillo, that is enough to keep OVER 7.0 in a healthy range.

Cleveland Guardians is the kind of lineup that can finish the job on an over ticket if it gets even modest run support from the other dugout. If both clubs simply play to their ordinary scoring lanes, OVER 7.0 remains the stronger total call. The weather setup is neutral enough that mistakes should still matter.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Jacob deGrom vs Joey Cantillo
  • Weather: Dome/retractable roof environment — external wind conditions not applicable.
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.
Run Total 7

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Washington Nationals — OVER 8.14

LOSS
LeanOVER 8.14
Odds-114
Confidence0.52
VenueChase Field
Game InfoStart: 3:15 PM ET
Pitching MatchupMichael Soroka vs Cade Cavalli

Over remains the cleaner side of the total because both offenses have believable paths to pushing this game into the scoring band. OVER 8.14 still fits the shape of this matchup at Chase Field, and the price at -114 is not asking for a miracle. Total movement unavailable.

On the away side, Arizona Diamondbacks has enough offensive shape to keep this total moving even if the early innings are merely average. Against Cade Cavalli, that is enough to keep OVER 8.14 in a healthy range.

That leaves Washington Nationals as the natural closer on an over script, since the home bats can keep pressure on the number deep into the night. If both clubs simply play to their ordinary scoring lanes, OVER 8.14 remains the stronger total call. Conditions are not doing much to hide contact quality.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Michael Soroka vs Cade Cavalli
  • Weather: Dome/retractable roof environment — external wind conditions not applicable.
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.
Run Total 8

New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox — OVER 8.0

LOSS
LeanOVER 8.0
Odds-114
Confidence0.475
VenueYankee Stadium
Game InfoStart: 1:35 PM ET
Pitching MatchupCam Schlittler vs Ranger Suarez

This total still leans over because the matchup offers more than one route to runs, and neither club has to do all of the lifting alone. OVER 8.0 still fits the shape of this matchup at Yankee Stadium, and the price at -114 is not asking for a miracle. Total movement unavailable.

New York Yankees does not need an explosion to help the over; a couple of productive innings from the road bats would be enough to keep the game on pace. Against Ranger Suarez, that is enough to keep OVER 8.0 in a healthy range.

The over case is easiest to complete through Boston Red Sox, which has the cleaner path to turning baserunners into multi-run innings. If both clubs simply play to their ordinary scoring lanes, OVER 8.0 remains the stronger total call. The environment does not look especially suppressive.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Cam Schlittler vs Ranger Suarez
  • Weather: 82.3°F, Wind 14.9 mph W (out to CF), Humidity 47%, P.O.P. 2% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.
Run Total 9

Athletics vs Houston Astros — OVER 9.0

LOSS
LeanOVER 9.0
Odds-111
Confidence0.378
VenueDaikin Park
Game InfoStart: 2:10 PM ET
Pitching MatchupGage Jump vs Mike Burrows

The best read is still over, largely because the number can be cleared through steady traffic as easily as through one crooked inning. OVER 9.0 still fits the shape of this matchup at Daikin Park, and the price at -111 is not asking for a miracle. Total movement unavailable.

The road club adds over appeal because Athletics has a believable lane to create traffic and force longer innings. Against Mike Burrows, that is enough to keep OVER 9.0 in a healthy range.

Houston Astros is the stronger push toward the ceiling, especially if the home lineup gets this game into middle-inning traffic and exposes extra outs to cover. If both clubs simply play to their ordinary scoring lanes, OVER 9.0 remains the stronger total call. There is little in the conditions to distort the baseball case.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Gage Jump vs Mike Burrows
  • Weather: 85.8°F, Wind 10.6 mph SSE (out to CF), Humidity 71%, P.O.P. 10% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.
Run Total 10

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels — UNDER 8.45

LOSS
LeanUNDER 8.45
Odds-115
Confidence0.334
VenueUNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
Game InfoStart: 4:10 PM ET
Pitching MatchupEmmet Sheehan vs José Soriano

The under continues to be the sharper position here because the game can feature offense without becoming a full shootout. UNDER 8.45 still matches the game script at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, especially with a number in this range and juice at -115. Total moved up from 8.5 to 18.93 (+10.43).

Los Angeles Dodgers can do its part for the under simply by making Emmet Sheehan pitch from even terms and avoiding a sloppy early inning. That kind of road profile helps keep the game from speeding up too early.

On the home side, the under remains viable as long as Los Angeles Angels lets José Soriano preserve structure and keeps the scoring in single-inning bursts. If that tone is established, UNDER 8.45 still looks like the more disciplined wager. The park and weather combination keeps the original angle on script.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Emmet Sheehan vs José Soriano
  • Weather: 74.5°F, Wind 5.2 mph SSW (out to CF), Humidity 59%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.
Run Total 11

Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago White Sox — OVER 9.0

WIN
LeanOVER 9.0
Odds-114
Confidence0.322
VenueCitizens Bank Park
Game InfoStart: 1:35 PM ET
Pitching MatchupAaron Nola vs Tyler Gilbert

The over still makes sense because this number leaves room for a normal scoring game rather than demanding chaos. OVER 9.0 still fits the shape of this matchup at Citizens Bank Park, and the price at -114 is not asking for a miracle. Total movement unavailable.

Philadelphia Phillies is one reason the over stays live, because the road lineup can contribute its share without needing an all-or-nothing homer script. Against Tyler Gilbert, that is enough to keep OVER 9.0 in a healthy range.

Chicago White Sox is the kind of lineup that can finish the job on an over ticket if it gets even modest run support from the other dugout. If both clubs simply play to their ordinary scoring lanes, OVER 9.0 remains the stronger total call. The weather setup is neutral enough that mistakes should still matter.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Aaron Nola vs Tyler Gilbert
  • Weather: 86.1°F, Wind 15.5 mph WNW (in from RF), Humidity 45%, P.O.P. 5% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.
Run Total 12

Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates — UNDER 8.45

WIN
LeanUNDER 8.45
Odds-113
Confidence0.257
VenueTruist Park
Game InfoStart: 1:35 PM ET
Pitching MatchupBryce Elder vs Mason Montgomery

Under remains the disciplined side of the total because the most believable version of this game is controlled rather than loose. UNDER 8.45 still matches the game script at Truist Park, especially with a number in this range and juice at -113. Total movement unavailable.

For the under to hold, Atlanta Braves mostly needs competence from Bryce Elder and enough offensive restraint to keep the game from accelerating. That kind of road profile helps keep the game from speeding up too early.

That keeps the under intact, since Pittsburgh Pirates can still win its share of innings without dragging the total into a higher band. If that tone is established, UNDER 8.45 still looks like the more disciplined wager. Conditions are not doing much to hide contact quality.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Bryce Elder vs Mason Montgomery
  • Weather: 79.5°F, Wind 0.8 mph SE (in from CF), Humidity 76%, P.O.P. 10% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.
Run Total 13

Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins — OVER 8.55

WIN
LeanOVER 8.55
Odds-113
Confidence0.231
VenueTarget Field
Game InfoStart: 2:10 PM ET
Pitching MatchupNoah Cameron vs Connor Prielipp

This total still leans over because the matchup offers more than one route to runs, and neither club has to do all of the lifting alone. OVER 8.55 still fits the shape of this matchup at Target Field, and the price at -113 is not asking for a miracle. Total movement unavailable.

Kansas City Royals does not need an explosion to help the over; a couple of productive innings from the road bats would be enough to keep the game on pace. Against Connor Prielipp, that is enough to keep OVER 8.55 in a healthy range.

The over case is easiest to complete through Minnesota Twins, which has the cleaner path to turning baserunners into multi-run innings. If both clubs simply play to their ordinary scoring lanes, OVER 8.55 remains the stronger total call. The environment does not look especially suppressive.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Noah Cameron vs Connor Prielipp
  • Weather: 84.9°F, Wind 9.8 mph SE (in from CF), Humidity 62%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.
Run Total 14

New York Mets vs San Diego Padres — UNDER 7.5

LOSS
LeanUNDER 7.5
Odds-106
Confidence0.19
VenuePetco Park
Game InfoStart: 4:10 PM ET
Pitching MatchupHuascar Brazobán vs Randy Vásquez

This total still points under because it does not take a dominant pitching duel to keep the game beneath the posted mark. UNDER 7.5 still matches the game script at Petco Park, especially with a number in this range and juice at -106. Total movement unavailable.

The road club helps an under ticket by allowing New York Mets to play in front of Huascar Brazobán with a quiet scoreboard and fewer high-stress innings. That kind of road profile helps keep the game from speeding up too early.

San Diego Padres does not need a silent night for the under to cash; it simply needs the home side to keep the game from tipping into bullpen chaos. If that tone is established, UNDER 7.5 still looks like the more disciplined wager. There is little in the conditions to distort the baseball case.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Huascar Brazobán vs Randy Vásquez
  • Weather: 71.7°F, Wind 7.2 mph WSW (out to RF), Humidity 66%, P.O.P. 0% (Open-Meteo fallback)
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.
Run Total 15

Miami Marlins vs Tampa Bay Rays — UNDER 7.55

WIN
LeanUNDER 7.55
Odds-107
Confidence0.05
VenueloanDepot park
Game InfoStart: 1:40 PM ET
Pitching MatchupSandy Alcantara vs Griffin Jax

The under continues to be the sharper position here because the game can feature offense without becoming a full shootout. UNDER 7.55 still matches the game script at loanDepot park, especially with a number in this range and juice at -107. Total movement unavailable.

Miami Marlins can do its part for the under simply by making Sandy Alcantara pitch from even terms and avoiding a sloppy early inning. That kind of road profile helps keep the game from speeding up too early.

On the home side, the under remains viable as long as Tampa Bay Rays lets Griffin Jax preserve structure and keeps the scoring in single-inning bursts. If that tone is established, UNDER 7.55 still looks like the more disciplined wager. The park and weather combination keeps the original angle on script.

Expanded total context
  • Pitching Matchup: Sandy Alcantara vs Griffin Jax
  • Weather: Dome/retractable roof environment — external wind conditions not applicable.
  • Total Movement: Total movement unavailable.