Greg Peterson’s MLB value plays for Tuesday, May 9

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Greg Peterson posts his daily handicapped MLB lines for every game every day. Based on his lines vs. the actual lines, here is where Peterson sees value on today’s menu. Peterson also does a daily podcast, The Baseball Betting Show, on which he breaks down every game every day.

Dodgers (-115) vs. Brewers. Greg’s Line: Brewers -107.

Brewers starter Eric Lauer has a sterling record pitching against the Dodgers with a 7-1 record and 2.37 ERA across 11 starts. Dodgers starter Noah Syndergaard has struggled with a 6.32 ERA and only six strikeouts per nine innings. The Dodgers are 2-4 across his six starts, backing him up with a bullpen that ranks 24th in ERA.

Cardinals vs. Cubs (-120). Greg’s Line: Cubs -136.

Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty has lacked command this season with 5.8 walks per nine innings and a 6.29 ERA. The Cardinals’ offense is fourth worst in the league in runs per game on the road with 3.7 while the Cubs are second in the National League in team batting average at .265.

Padres vs. Twins (-120). Greg’s Line: Padres -108

The Twins are last among the 30 MLB teams in batting average and give pitcher Louie Varland his third start of the season. Varland has allowed four home runs across 10.2 innings this season and is facing a Padres lineup averaging more than 4.9 runs per game on the road compared to just under 3.5 runs per game at home.