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Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Thursday and Friday. n this episode of RJ Bell’s Dream Preview MLB podcast, hosts Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down the remaining divisional round matchups for Thursday and Friday, offering in-depth betting insights on the Phillies vs. Dodgers, Brewers vs. Cubs, and Tigers vs. Mariners series while recapping the Yankees’ elimination by the Blue Jays. They begin with the Phillies-Dodgers game, discussing the odd start time, pitching matchup between Christopher Sanchez and Tyler Glasnow, and how day-game conditions might favor Sanchez’s sinker-heavy style. Manji favors the Phillies at plus money, citing their momentum and Sanchez’s reliability, while Warner emphasizes the Dodgers’ bullpen issues and suggests the under eight runs due to potential shadow effects. Next, they analyze Milwaukee vs. Chicago, where Freddie Peralta faces Matthew Boyd. Despite both acknowledging Peralta’s road struggles, they note Milwaukee’s ability to grind at-bats and manufacture runs. Warner leans toward the Cubs as home underdogs due to Wrigley’s atmosphere, but Manji argues that Boyd’s late-season decline and Milwaukee’s consistent approach make the Brewers the better side. They agree the total of seven feels low but note that cold weather and wind could suppress offense, favoring the under slightly. A mid-show promotion invites listeners to use code DIVISION99 at Pregame.com for discounted access to Warner’s postseason picks through the World Series. The focus then shifts to Friday’s Game 5 between Detroit and Seattle, where Tarik Skubal and George Kirby headline a pitching duel. Warner questions Detroit’s favoritism given their weak lineup and bullpen, leaning toward Seattle as a value home underdog and predicting a tight, low-scoring contest under 5.5 runs. Manji agrees, noting Kirby’s home-field advantage and reliability and foresees a 3–2 type result. They then discuss the Yankees’ collapse against Toronto, praising the Blue Jays’ resilience and questioning Aaron Boone’s future amid ongoing underperformance and bloated contracts like Giancarlo Stanton’s. Warner expects Boone to stay despite criticism and speculates the Yankees might pursue Pete Alonso to strengthen their lineup. Wrapping up, Warner’s best bet is Phillies +118 behind Sanchez, while Manji stays “on brand” with Brewers -113 to clinch their series, trusting Peralta to outperform Boyd. They close by thanking listeners, promoting the SOVAM feed for future episodes, and reminding fans to use the promo code to support the show. The conversation blends sharp betting analysis, humor, and postseason enthusiasm, delivering tactical insight into pitching matchups, totals, and team momentum as the MLB playoffs edge closer to the Championship Series.

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