
Extended MLB Tuesday Preview + Deep-Dive Best Bets Breakdown
This in-depth review meticulously dissects the full MLB Tuesday betting slate discussed by Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner on RJ Bell’s Dream Preview podcast. Every quote, stat, and betting angle is rooted directly from the transcript, without adding external data. Presented in order of discussion.
? Introduction to Tuesday MLB Card
[Munaf, 0:09]
Munaf Manji opens by setting the stage for the Tuesday MLB betting card, referencing missing lines due to unknown pitchers for the Tigers and Padres. They will cover all games with available betting lines and conclude with best bets.
[Griffin, 1:01]
Griffin Warner humorously opens, referencing his Rangers gear after mixed betting outcomes with the team: “scoring a million runs and then zero, then five with two bunts to kill an under.”
Colorado Rockies at Miami Marlins
Start Time: 6:40 PM ET
Pitchers: Chase Dollander (COL) vs. Sandy Alcantara (MIA)
[Griffin, 2:32]
Correcting Munaf’s initial mix-up on the Rockies’ pitcher, Griffin emphasizes no one pays attention to the Rockies: “we are a great podcast for even spending a second covering them.”
[Munaf, 3:19]
Munaf bet the Marlins first 5 team total and run line (result: 1-1). Current lines: Marlins -177 ML, Rockies +160, Total 8–8.5.
[Griffin, 3:50]
Calls Rockies an “incompetent franchise” with WRC+ of 73 (27% worse than league average).
Alcantara’s ERA sits above 8.0; can’t trust him even against the Rockies.
[Munaf, 5:19]
Alcantara:
Betting Angles:
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Leans towards Rockies team total over.
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Rockies ML at +1.5 also holds appeal.
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Game over strongly considered.
? Houston Astros at Pittsburgh Pirates
Start Time: 6:40 PM ET
Pitchers: Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) vs. Paul Skenes (PIT)
[Griffin, 6:42]
McCullers rebounding from injuries and death threats from online trolls. Astros offense uncertain without Yordan Alvarez, who’s battling a broken hand.
[Munaf, 8:52]
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McCullers last 3 starts: Astros won all 3, offense carried.
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Last start: 6 IP, 3 ER, 12 K, 1 BB.
[Griffin, 6:42]
Paul Skenes has been dominant, but fading him is Griffin’s consistent angle: “Pirates offense and bullpen aren’t trustworthy.”
Betting Angles:
? Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals
Start Time: 6:45 PM ET
Pitchers: Cade Horton (CHC) vs. Trevor Williams (WSH)
[Griffin, 10:48]
Nationals young bats heating up, notably James Wood. Trevor Williams throws an 87-mph fastball: “not comforting.”
[Munaf, 12:40]
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Williams: 3-5, 5.69 ERA (career vs Cubs: 4-8, 4.55 ERA).
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Horton: 2-0, 3.98 ERA, inconsistent vs MLB-level offenses.
Betting Angles:
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Griffin likes Nationals ML (+134).
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Both agree on first 5 innings over.
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Total sitting at 9, likely moving to 9.5.
? Cleveland Guardians at New York Yankees
Start Time: 7:05 PM ET
Pitchers: Tanner Bybee (CLE) vs. Carlos Rodon (NYY)
[Griffin, 14:18]
Notes Guardians struggle vs Yankees historically: "just doesn't happen." Praises Rodon’s recent form.
[Munaf, 15:09]
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Yankees 6-2 vs Guardians in Yankee Stadium since 2023, many multi-run wins.
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Rodon’s last 2 starts:
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Career: 9-5, 2.66 ERA vs Guardians.
Betting Angles:
Philadelphia Phillies at Toronto Blue Jays
Start Time: 7:07 PM ET
Pitchers: Christopher Sanchez (PHI) vs. Bowden Francis (TOR)
[Griffin, 16:58]
Bowden Francis faces a serious test. Phillies coming off a surprising sweep loss to Milwaukee.
[Munaf, 18:02]
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Francis 2023 vs Phillies: 6 IP, 3 ER, 2 HR allowed.
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Sanchez surprisingly active despite injury scare.
Bryce Harper:
Betting Angles:
LA Angels at Boston Red Sox
Start Time: 7:10 PM ET
Pitchers: You Say Kikuchi (LAA) vs. Brian Bello (BOS)
[Griffin, 20:08]
Discusses Red Sox trade rumors; skeptical about Bayo’s inability to work deep into games.
[Munaf, 21:51]
Mike Trout:
Betting Angles:
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Angels ML.
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Over 9.5.
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Angels team total over.
Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds
Start Time: 7:10 PM ET
Pitchers: Freddy Peralta (MIL) vs. Hunter Greene (CIN)
[Griffin, 23:53]
Brewers continue surging after back-to-back sweeps. Reds offense inconsistent.
[Munaf, 25:36]
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Greene: 1-4, 7.45 ERA vs Brewers; allows HR almost every matchup.
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Peralta: 5-3, 3.35 ERA vs Reds.
Betting Angles:
Arizona Diamondbacks at Atlanta Braves
Start Time: 7:35 PM ET
Pitchers: Zac Gallen (ARI) vs. Spencer Strider (ATL)
[Griffin, 27:39]
Calls Strider “flat out terrible.” Gallon could bounce back after recent rough outings.
[Munaf, 30:21]
Betting Angles:
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Dbacks ML (+125).
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Over 8.5.
Texas Rangers at Tampa Bay Rays
Start Time: 7:35 PM ET
Pitchers: Tyler Mahle (TEX) vs. Drew Rasmussen (TB)
[Griffin, 32:42]
Calls total of 8 “shockingly low.” Both offenses inconsistent.
[Munaf, 34:56]
Betting Angles:
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Slight lean to Rays ML.
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Under 8.
Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals
Start Time: 7:45 PM ET
Pitchers: Michael Lorenzen (KC) vs. Andre Pallante (STL)
[Griffin, 37:29]
Surprised at Pallante being favored: “never seen him this size favorite vs competent team.”
[Munaf, 38:27]
Betting Angles:
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Royals ML (+122).
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Over 8.5.
? Baltimore Orioles at Seattle Mariners
Start Time: 9:40 PM ET
Pitchers: Tomoyuki Sugano (BAL) vs. George Kirby (SEA)
[Griffin, 40:20]
Skeptical of Kirby’s price: “Kirby hasn’t looked right.”
[Munaf, 42:04]
Betting Angles:
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Orioles ML (+138).
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Lean over 7.5.
San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants
Start Time: 9:45 PM ET
Pitchers: Romeo Burkert (SD - opener) vs. Landen Roupp (SF)
[Griffin, 47:18]
Giants bullpen ranks #1 across metrics. Padres struggling to score.
[Munaf, 49:07]
Betting Angles:
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Giants ML (-142).
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Under 7.5.
New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers
Start Time: 10:10 PM ET
Pitchers: Tyler Megill (NYM) vs. Clayton Kershaw (LAD)
[Griffin, 50:27]
[Munaf, 54:07]
Betting Angles:
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Dodgers ML (-136).
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Over 9 total runs.
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