Elaine’s Picks for the RealTime 50/50 Challenge, July 22, 2018

Well, you can indeed at RealTime Sports, matching up against my Creativesports 2.0 mates and me, and get some bragging rights in the process.

Tune in here daily, as we pick up the Creativesports 2.0 gauntlet where you can play our daily 50/50 game($5) or come right after us — for we will rotate experts — on Fridays in the free Beat the Experts contest. Beat us and you can win $2, and that might be easier than you think!

Slow down the weekend! As the trade deadline approaches, MLB drama excitement soars. Manny Machado dons the Dodgers’ uniform as Baltimore rebuilds. Are the A’s going for it? Jacob deGrom with a new haircut is one of the top pitchers today facing the Yankees (his future team?). This Sunday, I look to veteran players to give value at a lower price.

Prepare for a chance of rain along the East Coast and 15 MPH wind blowing in at Wrigley Field.

Matt Carpenter ($4500): Matt Carpenter is playing out of his mind hitting a home run in his last six games, three on Friday. The incendiary veteran averaged 10.5 fantasy points the last six games; 12 fantasy points and six home runs his last four games against the Cubs.

Michael Brantley ($4900): Michael Brantley is batting .303 and 12 home runs for the season. The Cleveland Indians will face Yovani Gallardo who is sporting an 8.6 ERA on the season. Gallardo has given up four home runs to left-handed hitters, like Brantley.

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