David Hess is 4–2 in his last six plays at SportsMemo, and he’s zeroed in on a strong MLB side for tonight. The matchup lines up cleanly, the edge is real, and he’s ready to attack with confidence. Even better — tonight’s play is just $7.00. This one is built to deliver.
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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| MLB | (977) Pittsburgh Pirates at (978) Oakland Athletics: Total | 9:40pm EDT - Jun 17/2026 |
The PLAY: Total Over 10.0 (-110) Action
The Over makes sense again because this matchup keeps producing runs, and Sutter Health Park has been one of the most reliable high‑scoring environments in baseball. The first two games of the series finished with 13 and 11 runs, and games in this park have averaged 10.97 runs on the season. The A’s offense is rolling with 6.13 runs per game over their last 16, while Pittsburgh has allowed that exact same 6.13 per game in its last eight road contests and 7.25 per game overall in its last eight. Aaron Civale hasn’t been sharp at home with a 5.47 ERA, and he hasn’t pitched since May 25 — his last two outings saw him give up 12 earned runs in nine innings. Even though he’s dominated the Pirates historically, he’s never faced them in this park, which punishes any pitcher who isn’t in rhythm. The A’s have allowed 6.27 runs per game here, and Pittsburgh’s offense is strong enough (4.96 runs per game, .739 OPS) to contribute. With both teams trending toward high‑run games, both staffs in vulnerable splits, and this park consistently inflating totals, another Over is the logical read.