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The SportsLine Projection Model has also found value in Dodgers vs. Pirates, backing the Pirates to cover as 1.5-run underdogs on the run line despite Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal starting as part of Saturday MLB best bets at BetMGM. Claim the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS and bet on Saturday's top games :
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"You know that scene at the beginning of each episode of "The Simpsons" where Bart writes on the chalkboard? In that respect, "Never Fade John Harbaugh in the NFL preseason" should have been a Bart-ism. But maybe just with the Ravens," SportsLine expert Matt Severance said. "Harbaugh went an astounding 47-17 SU & ATS in exhibition games with them but is 0-1 with his new Giants team after a 13-10 home loss last week to Minnesota. I'm not going to sit here and say a "trap" game exists in the preseason, either, but the annual finale vs. the Jets is next week. Who wants to go play a meaningless game in the scorching heat of South Florida? Trust me, I'm here and I don't want to be right now. Meanwhile, first-year Fins coach Jeff Hafley probably would like to get that first W." Back the Dolphins by claiming the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS here :
"I never really understand why a home team gets points in a preseason game," Severance said. "Yes, I am aware that Chicago is 11-2-1 in its past 14 preseason games and hasn't lost one since 2023. Cincinnati is 3-11-1 in its past 15. So what? The Bears have been crushed by injuries already, so I expect Ben Johnson to be very cautious. Backup QB Tyson Bagent didn't even make the trip, so we'll probably see a little Case Keenum and then a lot of Miller Moss. Never thought I'd mention Miller Moss again. The Bengals played their starters a bit in Week 1 and prevailed, but won't here." Back the Bengals by claiming the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS here :
The Dodgers are starting Tarik Skubal, which may sound scarier on paper than in it is in reality at the moment. The Dodgers are 1-2 in Skubal's three starts since trading for the back-to-back Cy Young Award winner from the Tigers, and their one win came by a single run against the struggling Kansas City Royals. Meanwhile, the Pirates entered this series 5-2 over their last seven games. Pittsburgh starter Jared Jones allowed one run over five innings against the Red Sox in his last start on Saturday. The model projects the Pirates to cover a 1.5-run spread as underdogs in 63% of simulations. Back the Pirates by claiming the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS here :
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