Daily tips for August 13

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Over the next two days, I'll be attending the Gaming, Racing and Wagering Conference in Sydney to hear the latest developments in the Australian and regional online gaming industry. I'll be posting tips again on Thursday, August 15 – see you then! Cheers, Sean.

MLB for August 13

Cincinnati Reds (65-52, 28-32 away) @ Chicago Cubs (52-65, 23-33 home), Wrigley Field, Chicago IL, Tuesday, August 13

The Cincinnati Reds line-up may be thrilled to have Ryan Ludwick scheduled to return from injury. They’ll be even happier that it’s happening at Wrigley Field. Ludwick is expected to make his first appearance since getting hurt on opening day as the Reds try to re-establish their road success against the Cubs. Cincinnati (65-52) is hitting .198 over its last 14 games, going 6-8 while averaging 3.0 runs and have won four of their last five despite batting .222. Ludwick’s return may be just what Cincinnati needs to get the offense going. The veteran outfielder finished second on the team with 26 homers and 80 RBIs last year despite playing just 125 games. Ludwick has a .370 average with 34 RBIs over his last 32 visits to Wrigley. He has five homers in his last nine games against the Cubs.

The Reds took three of four at the Friendly Confines from June 10-13 but dropped the series finale 6-5 in 14 innings, ending their 12-game winning streak there. They’ve won 19 of 23 against their NL Central rival. Mat Latos (11-3, 3.21 ERA) has never lost at Wrigley entering his start in the opener of this three-game set, having gone 2-0 with 20 strikeouts in 18 innings. He’s 3-0 with a 2.45 ERA over his last five starts against the Cubs (52-65) overall. The right-hander has pitched well against everyone since the All-Star break, going 3-0 with a 1.73 ERA in four games. He allowed four hits in 7 1/3 scoreless innings of Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Oakland. Chicago turns to Travis Wood (7-8, 3.04), who is 0-3 with a 4.65 ERA in five starts against the Reds (all losses) since they dealt him to the Cubs prior to last season.

Suggested bet: Reds WIN (three units @ $1.70), game total +7.5 (one unit @ $1.95)

Other tips

IL: Marlins @ Royals WIN $1.56 +8.5 $2.10

IL: Orioles @ Diamondbacks WIN $1.87

AL: Athletics WIN $2.05 @ Blue Jays

AL: Rangers -1.5 @ Astros -7 $2.05

AL: Angels @ Yankees WIN $1.67

AL: Tigers WIN $1.84 @ White Sox

AL: Indians @ Twins WIN $2.10

NL: Phillies @ Braves -7 $1.91

NL: Padres @ Rockies WIN $1.59

NL: Mets @ Dodgers -7 $1.95

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