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Tanner McGrath

Tanner McGrath

About the Author

Tanner McGrath is a sports betting analyst for The Action Network and New York Post. He’s been messing around in this industry for a half-decade, starting with his low-readership baseball blog and somehow turning it into a full-time career, with bylines on Forbes, the Chicago Tribune, the Philadelphia Inquirer and others. He specializes in college hoops but can handicap almost any sport with lines. His favorite sports-gambling endeavors include wagering on the Miami Marlins, the Vermont Catamounts, and any gross home ‘dog.

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Paul Skenes starts for the NL in Tuesday's All-Star Game.

Best bet for the MLB All-Star Game

July 16, 2024 | 4:00pm

Since 2017, five of six All-Star Games have stayed under 7.5 runs, with three featuring five or fewer.

Cody Poteet will face the Dodgers on Friday.

How to bet the total in Yankees-Dodgers on Friday night

June 7, 2024 | 2:30pm

The Yankees and Dodgers have been obliterating right-handed pitching this season.

Luis Gil has been a surprise in the MLB this year.

Target this side in Yankees-Twins on Tuesday

June 4, 2024 | 3:00pm

The Yankees are arguably the best team in baseball, sporting the league’s best record (42-19) and run differential (+107). 

David Peterson will be on the mound for the Mets on Wednesday.

Why fading Dodgers starter is the smart play Wednesday

May 29, 2024 | 12:00pm

James Paxton is the most overvalued pitcher in baseball. 

The Phillies are 7-0 in Ranger Suarez starts this season.

Fade the Mets in a tough matchup on Wednesday

May 15, 2024 | 2:30pm

The Phillies are 7-0 in Ranger Suarez starts this season.

The Knicks are injury depleted heading into Game 3 against the Pacers.

Why you should worry about the injury-depleted Knicks in Game 3

May 10, 2024 | 2:45pm

The Knicks looked great in the first two games of their second-round series with the Pacers. But injuries are mounting.

Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals will take on the Angels on Thursday.

Fade this pair of shaky starting pitchers Thursday

May 9, 2024 | 5:15pm

Run prevention will be tricky between all the mediocre pitchers toeing the rubber

I’m a tad worried about Marcus Stroman, who will pitch for the Yankees on Thursday against Houston.

Why we're betting against the Yankees on Thursday

May 9, 2024 | 1:00pm

I’m a tad worried about Marcus Stroman, who will pitch for the Yankees on Thursday against Houston. 

Chris Sale battles his former team on Wednesday.

Bet on the total in Red Sox-Braves on Wednesday in Atlanta

May 8, 2024 | 3:20pm

Red Sox vs. Braves is a sneaky underrated interleague matchup. 

Juan Soto looks to keep the Yankees hot against the Astros.

Why runs will be hard to come by in Yankees-Astros on Wednesday

May 8, 2024 | 3:00pm

The Yankees are barely keeping pace with the Orioles and looking for another solid start from lefty Carlos Rodon. 

Here's how we're betting Mets-Cardinals on Tuesday.

Back the Mets on the road against the Cardinals on Tuesday

May 7, 2024 | 3:45pm

The Cardinals are becoming a near-daily fade for me, especially when Miles Mikolas.

Justin Verlander hopes to help turn Houston's season around.

Bet on a high-scoring affair in Yankees-Astros on Tuesday

May 7, 2024 | 3:05pm

Between two elite lineups and two questionable pitchers, I’m banking on a higher-scoring ballgame on Tuesday night in the Bronx.

The Mets look to rebound against the Cardinals on Monday.

Best bet for Mets-Cardinals on Monday in St. Louis

May 6, 2024 | 3:45pm

There’s not much to like about the Cardinals when they’re not hitting. 

Detroit's Tarik Skubal has evolved into the AL Cy Young frontrunner, posting a 1.72 ERA and 25 percent strikeout-minus-walk rate across his first six outings.

Fade the Yankees against this budding ace on Sunday

May 5, 2024 | 9:00am

Detroit's Tarik Skubal has evolved into the AL Cy Young frontrunner, posting a 1.72 ERA and 25 percent strikeout-minus-walk rate across his first six outings.

Ben Brown is a fascinating young prospect with three plus-pitches.

A pitching mismatch to target for Thursday's Cubs-Mets game

May 2, 2024 | 8:54am

The Mets finish a four-game series with the Cubs on Thursday afternoon in Queens. 

Luis Gil looks to slow down the Orioles on Wednesday.

Target this pitching prop for Wednesday's Yankees-O's game

May 1, 2024 | 2:15pm

As long as he’s in the rotation, we should keep betting on his whiff potential. 

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Bet on the Yanks to even the four-game set vs. Baltimore

April 30, 2024 | 2:30pm

The Yankees and Orioles should spend every day of the 2024 MLB season competing for AL East supremacy. 

Luis Severino is coming off a losing effort against the Giants.

How to bet on Monday's Mets-Cubs game at Citi Field

April 29, 2024 | 3:26pm

I always like fading teams directly after playing on Sunday Night Baseball.

Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the fifth inning.

Why you should target the total for Mets-Giants on Wednesday

April 24, 2024 | 11:30am

How to bet on the total in Mets-Giants on Wednesday.

Luis Severino has compiled a 2.14 ERA through his first four starts with the Mets.

How to bet the total in Mets-Giants

April 23, 2024 | 5:30pm

The Mets have finally cooled off, dropping back-to-back games after a six-game win streak.