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Data Driven MLB play for Monday: Houston Astros -1½ (9*)

At Professionalsportspicks we see a future where those handicapping sports without advanced analytics and data-driven strategies will be left behind.

Our data-driven picks use data integration, search and discovery, and knowledge management along with collaboration with our in-house handicappers. By isolating relevant trends, removing human bias, and targeting only lines with a positive expected value above a certain threshold, our data-driven picks promise to outperform any and all human competitors.

Our models suggest that the odds dictate a play on the Astros to cover the runline against Kansas City today. Houston right-hander Jake Odorizzi has posted a 2.19 ERA over 12 1/3 innings at Minute Maid Park this season. In his career, Odorizzi is 9-3 against the run line as a favorite of at least -199. This season, the Royals are 1-3 against the run line as underdogs and the opponent closing as favorites of at least -199.

Data Driven MLB play for Monday: TOR/OAK Over (9*)

At Professionalsportspicks we see a future where those handicapping sports without advanced analytics and data-driven strategies will be left behind.

Our data-driven picks use data integration, search and discovery, and knowledge management along with collaboration with our in-house handicappers. By isolating relevant trends, removing human bias, and targeting only lines with a positive expected value above a certain threshold, our data-driven picks promise to outperform any and all human competitors.

Our models suggest that the value is on the over when the Blue Jays visit Okland Monday night. Oakland right-left-hander Cole Irvin (2-6, 3.58 ERA) has a 6.97 ERA in two career starts against the Blue Jays. Toronto right-hander Alek Manoah (9-2, 2.09 ERA) has a 6.55 ERA in two career starts against Oakland. The over is 19-7 in Blue Jays last 26 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.

Data Driven MLB play for Monday: COL/LAD Under (10*)

At Professionalsportspicks we see a future where those handicapping sports without advanced analytics and data-driven strategies will be left behind.

Our data-driven picks use data integration, search and discovery, and knowledge management along with collaboration with our in-house handicappers. By isolating relevant trends, removing human bias, and targeting only lines with a positive expected value above a certain threshold, our data-driven picks promise to outperform any and all human competitors.

Our models suggest that the value is on the under when the Dodgers host the Rockies Monday night. Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland (4-5 4.31 ERA) has posted a 2.91 ERA in six starts on the road this season. The under is 9-4-1 in the last 14 meetings, 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Los Angeles and the under is 15-1-2 in Freeland's 18 career starts against the Dodgers.

Data Driven CFL play for Monday: TORONTO.

At Professionalsportspicks we see a future where those handicapping sports without advanced analytics and data-driven strategies will be left behind.

Our data-driven picks use data integration, search and discovery, and knowledge management along with collaboration with our in-house handicappers. By isolating relevant trends, removing human bias, and targeting only lines with a positive expected value above a certain threshold, our data-driven picks promise to outperform any and all human competitors.

Our models suggest that the value is on the home underdog. The home team is 8-1 straight up in the last nine head to head meetings, and Toronto is getting points here in tonight's game. While they face the defending champions, Winnipeg will be without three star players from last season's championship team. Andrew Harris now plays for Toronto, Kenny Lawler is in Edmonton and Nick Demski is injured.