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The Miami Marlins visit the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver for a Thursday afternoon showdown. The Marlins (71-80) are playing out the stretch but have shown improved form, going 6-4 in their last 10 and picking up a close 6-5 win in the series opener. The Rockies (41-110) have endured a brutal season, riding a three-game skid and winning just once in their last 10. Fans tracking the latest MLB outcomes know that Coors Field always brings run-scoring potential, making this matchup intriguing for bettors. Opening odds: Pick: Marlins Moneyline (−173)Projected Final Score: Marlins 6, Rockies 4Total Lean: Under 10.5 Reasoning: Miami’s recent form and Alcantara’s steadiness make them the sharper side. Colorado has power threats, but their

The San Francisco Giants head south to face the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night in a key NL West matchup. The Dodgers (84-67) lead the division but are trying to rebound after two straight losses, while the Giants (76-76) are clinging to postseason hopes despite going just 4-6 in their last 10. San Francisco comes off a 5-1 win over Arizona, as seen on the recent MLB scoreboards, but now faces elite pitching in Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Opening odds: Pick: Dodgers Moneyline (−163)Projected Final Score: Dodgers 5, Giants 3Total Lean: Over 7.5 Reasoning: Yamamoto’s elite pitching paired with LA’s explosive lineup makes the Dodgers the stronger side. Webb can keep San Francisco competitive, but LA’s power bats

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Thursday night. The Brewers (93-59) lead the NL Central and are looking sharp down the stretch, while the Angels (69-83) have slumped to last place in the AL West. Milwaukee took Game 1 of the series with a 9-2 victory, as noted in the latest MLB outcomes, and now looks to keep rolling behind starter Quinn Priester. Opening odds: Pick: Brewers Moneyline (−186)Projected Final Score: Brewers 5, Angels 3Total Lean: Under 8.0 Reasoning: Milwaukee is the sharper side both offensively and defensively, with Priester in control on the mound and a balanced lineup behind him. The Angels’ power can’t be overlooked, but their inconsistency and bullpen issues

The Duke Blue Devils host the unbeaten NC State Wolfpack Saturday in Durham for their opening ACC matchup. Duke (1‑2, 0‑0 ACC) is reeling from two straight losses and eager to sharpen up defensively, especially in the secondary. NC State (3‑0, 1‑0 ACC) has already shown balance and strength, with QB C.J. Bailey and RB Hollywood Smothers combining to push the Wolfpack’s offense. This should be a tightly contested game given Duke’s defensive issues and NC State’s road test. Opening odds: Pick: NC State +3.5Projected Final Score: NC State 31, Duke 28 Reasoning: NC State has shown efficiency and steadiness, especially with Bailey and Smothers producing. Duke has talent and plays at home, but defensive lapses and inexperience in key