Brad Evans' MLB bet of the day (June 17)

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MLB Prop Bet of the Day

Kevin Gausman OVER 6.5 strikeouts vs. Arizona (-120, BetMGM)

Just when the mountaintop was attainable, a roaring windstorm blew you well below any sort of achievement. Over the last week, the NBA has planted a foot in a very specific and sensitive place. When Donovan Mitchell flounders, by his high-set bar, against a Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers team, it’s time to move on to destroy another sport. Can Gausman end the streak of futility? If his success thus far is any indication, he should finally score this -EV bettor a winner. The non-venomous D’Backs, who have dropped 13 of their last 14 contests and are on a 22-game road losing streak, are a basement dweller to pick on. Yes, they rank No. 15 in K%, but the Giants hurler has exhibited ace qualities, posting a career bst 5.39 K/BB. Recording at least seven punchouts in six of his last seven turns, including a nine K effort against ‘Zona on May 25, Gausman should mercifully assist in chipping away at this column’s deficit.

Units risked: 1.20
Column record: 27-34 (-5.97 units)