Tim Michael

T.M. Selection: Orioles/Rangers UNDER (FREE PLAY)

The Rangers lost two of three at home to Seattle over the weekend. The Orioles won two of three here at home to Tampa. With two "in form" starting pitchers squaring off the in the opener of this three-game series on Monday night, I believe that runs will be at a premium. The visitors going with ace Trevor Rogers (1-0, 1.62 ERA, 0.78 WHIP), and the home side countering with Patrick Corbin (4-7, 4.24 ERA, 1.28 WHIP). Expect these guys to work into the deep innings and as s result, also look for this to be a lower-scoring battle once it's all said and done; the play is on the under!

T.M. Prediction: 3-2 Texas.

T.M. Selection: Kansas City Royals runline.

Seattle is only 20-19 at home. The Royals are just 19-21 on the road, but they're 27-13 on the runline on the road. They have the far superior starter here going in Michael Wacha (4-7, 3.33 ERA), over the Mariners George Kirby (1-4, 5.40 ERA). Kirby has been worse at home, going 0-2 with a ballooned 6.00 ERA. Great value here on KC on the runline option in my opinion.

T.M. Prediction: 4-3 KC.