At 9:38 PM ET on Thursday, we will be playing the money-line on the Los Angeles Angels (960) versus the Seattle Mariners (959) listing both starting pitchers Yusei Kikuchi and Logan Evans. THE SITUATION: Los Angeles (49-53) has lost three games in a row after their 6-3 loss on the road in New York against the Mets on Wednesday. Seattle (54-48) has lost three of their last four games after their 10-2 loss at home against Milwaukee yesterday.

REASONS TO TAKE THE ANGELS WITH THE MONEY-LINE: Los Angeles has won 5 of their last 7 games after losing their last contest. They return home to begin a long home stand where they have won 12 of their last 19 games. They have also won 10 of their last 16 home games when priced as a money-line favorite up to a -150 price. Kikuchi gets the ball tonight looking to build on his 4-6 record along with a 3.13 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP in 21 starts. The left-hander has been much better at home where he enjoys a 1.98 ERA along with a 1.15 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .218 in ten starts as opposed to his 4.27 ERA along with a 1.61 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .275 in 11 starts on the road. Kikuchi’s teams have won 18 of their 29 games at home when he is their starting pitcher priced as a money-line favorite in the -125 to -175 price range. He faces a Mariners club that ranks just 17th and 15th in MLB this month in weighted On-Base Average and weighted Runs Created against left-handed pitchers. Seattle has lost 10 of their last 16 games after a loss by eight or more runs including six of those nine games on the road. They have also lost 18 of the last 29 road games with the Total set in the 9-9.5 range. They counter with Evans who has a 3-3 record along with a 3.81 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP in ten starts. The deeper sabermetrics are not encouraging. Both his SIERA and xFIP project an ERA of 4.66 and 4.56 moving forward. His expected ERA (xERA) from Statcast, which incorporates exit velocity and hard-hit rate into the otherwise fielding independent data, sits at 5.51. The right-hander has done his best work at home where he sports a 2.60 ERA along with a 1.08 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .200 in five starts. But in his five starts on the road, he has been saddled with a 5.06 ERA along with a 1.76 WHIP and an opponent’s batting average of .346.

FINAL TAKE: The Angels rank fifth in MLB since June 1st in weighted On-Base Average and weighted Runs Created at home against right-handed pitchers. 10* MLB Thursday Late Show Bailout with the money-line on the Los Angeles Angels (960) versus the Seattle Mariners (959) listing both starting pitchers Yusei Kikuchi and Logan Evans. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, we will be playing the Montreal Alouettes (701) plus the points versus the Calgary Stampeders (702). THE SITUATION: Montreal (4-2) snapped a two-game losing streak last Thursday in a 26-25 victory against Toronto as a 9.5-point favorite. Calgary (5-1) has won three games in a row after their 41-20 upset win at Winnipeg as a 4-point underdog last Friday.

REASONS TO TAKE THE ALOUETTES PLUS THE POINTS: Montreal will be without quarterback Davis Alexander, who injured his groin scoring the winning touchdown against the Argonauts last week. He was placed on the six-week injured list. The Alouettes offense has been more dynamic with him under center — but they do have a veteran backup in McLeod Bethel-Thompson. The 37-year-old out of Sacramento State has enjoyed a steady career in the CFL. He has started two games for Montreal this season — he has completed 45 of his 72 passes for 472 yards. The Alouettes' defense should keep them competitive in this game. Montreal leads the CFL by giving up only 343.7 total Yards-Per-Game — and they are second in the league by surrendering only 22.6 Points-Per-Game. The Alouettes have covered the point spread in 7 straight games after a win at home against a fellow East Division rival. They have also covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games on the road after winning at home in their last game. They have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games when playing with six days or less. They go back on the road where they have covered the point spread in 13 of their last 22 games — and they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 8 road games with the Total set in the 49.5-56 point range. Calgary may be due for a letdown after pulling off their third straight upset victory last week. The Stampeders have failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 14 games after a straight-up win. They have also failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games at home after a straight-up win on the road. Calgary forced four turnovers against the Blue Bombers last week and enjoyed a +3 net turnover margin — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 8 games after playing a game where they enjoyed a +2 or better net turnover margin. The Stampeders lead the CFL by giving up only 18.5 PPG — but they are also giving up 393.2 total YPG. Despite their 5-1 record, they are only outgaining their opponents by +24.0 net YPG. Calgary has failed to cover the point spread in 5 straight games when favored. They have also failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games at home when laying the points.

FINAL TAKE: The Alouettes have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games against teams with a winning record. 10* CFL Montreal-Calgary CBS Sports Network Special with the Montreal Alouettes (701) plus the points versus the Calgary Stampeders (702). Best of luck for us — Frank.