Seattle Mariners Betting Preview

The Seattle Mariners (28-20, 15-9 Away) are on a three-series road trip on which they swept the San Diego Padres and beat the Chicago White Sox. In Game 3 victory over the White Sox, Julio Rodriguez led the offense to a 6-5 W, while Logan Evans pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and one walk. Casey Legumina was credited with the win.

This year, the Mariners average 4.70 runs per game (9th in the MLB) on a .236/.324/.397 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Mariners’ staff has a 3.61 ERA (11th) and 1.30 WHIP (19th). Cal Raleigh leads the Mariners with a .249 batting average, 16 home runs, and 33 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Mariners is George Kirby, who will start his first game this season after coming back from a shoulder injury.

Houston Astros Betting Preview

The Houston Astros (25-24, 15-9 Home) returned home after facing the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays on the road. The Astros split with the Rangers and lost the series to the Rays. In the latest 8-4 defeat, Isaac Paredes led the team with a pair of homers and three RBI, while Hunter Brown got the loss after allowing five runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and two walks in 5.0 innings.

This season, the Astros average 3.98 runs per game (21st in the MLB) on a .247/.318/.375 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Astros’ staff has a 3.38 ERA (7th) and 1.12 WHIP (1st). Isaac Paredes leads the Astros with a .270 batting average, ten home runs, and 28 RBI this season.

Lance McCullers Jr. will take the mound for the Astros on Thursday. The 31-year-old right-hander has a 0-1 record in three starts this year with a 7.88 ERA and 2.13 WHIP in 8.0 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Nine of the Astros’ last 10 night games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Mariners’ last four night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Astros’ last 10 games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Mariners’ last five games as favorites against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Astros rank T27th in the league for steals this season (24).
• The Astros rank 5th in the league for strikeouts this season (445).
• The Mariners rank 27th in the league for triples this season (2).
• The Mariners are one of only four teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and home runs this season.

Astros vs Mariners Prediction

The teams have traded victories in the past couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H encounters. Seattle won two of three games played this season, while two of those three produced below eight runs, which is what I expect to occur here as well. George Kirby posted a 1.50 ERA in four starts (24.0 innings) against the Astros last year, and although he could be a bit rusty in his first start of the season, I am backing him to pitch well. Lance McCullers, on the other hand, is slowly returning to his best form, and he should have a solid outing. Seven of Seattle’s last ten games went Under, which was the case in seven of Houston’s previous ten games. Go with Under.

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The Washington Nationals’ recent form and player performance

The Atlanta Braves’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Washington Nationals

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Atlanta Braves

Recent betting trends in games played between the Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals game

Washington Nationals Preview

The Washington Nationals have a 22-27 record this season and are sitting in 4^th place in the NL East. The Nationals have an 11-12 home record and are 23-24 in over/under. They are coming off a 5-3 home victory over the Braves and have four consecutive wins. Under is 7-2-1 in their last 10 games, and are playing the Giants and the Mariners next.

The Nationals have a .242 batting average this season, a .312 OBP, and a .390 Slugging percentage. Washington’s pitching staff has a 5.24 ERA and 1.44 WHIP. James Wood leads the Nationals with 53 hits and a team-high 12 home runs. Nathaniel Lowe leads the team in RBI with 34, while CJ Abrams is the team’s best hitter with a .312 batting average.

Trevor Williams (R) will take the mound for the Nationals, and he has a 2-5 record, 5.91 ERA, and 1.53 WHIP. He has been slightly better at home with a 5.48 ERA across four home starts, but he has given up 3+ runs in his last four starts. In his previous start against the Braves this season, he gave up 3 runs in 4.1 innings of work, and he has a 3-2 record with an ERA of 3.50 and 56 strikeouts in 12 appearances versus the Braves in his career.

Atlanta Braves Preview

The Atlanta Braves have a 24-24 record this season and are sitting in third place in the NL East. The Braves have a 9-17 road record and 18-26 in over/under. They are coming off a 3-5 road defeat by the Nationals, and are 5-3 in their last 8 games. Under is 7-2-1 in their last 10 games and are playing the Padres and the Phillies next.

The Braves have a .246 batting average this season, a .318 OBP, and a .390 Slugging percentage. Atlanta’s pitching staff has a 3.78 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. Austin Riley leads the Braves with 56 hits, adding a team-high 28 RBI, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .283 batting average. Matt Olson adds a team-high 10 home runs.

AJ Smith-Shawver (R) will take the mound for the Braves, and he has a 3-2 record, 2.33 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP. He has been weaker on the road with a 3.15 ERA across four road starts, and he is in terrific form lately, with just one earned run in 19.2 innings pitched across three starts. In his previous start against the Nationals this season, he had a shutout performance in 6 innings pitched.

Why the Washington Nationals will win

• The Nationals have won each of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Braves have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against National League opponents.
• The Braves have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games against National League opponents.
• The Nationals have covered the run line in each of their last four games.
• The Nationals have led after 3 innings in nine of their last 11 home night games.
• The Braves have lost the first inning in four of their last five night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The Nationals have led after 5 innings in each of their last six night games at Nationals Park against NL East opponents.

Why the Atlanta Braves will win

• The Braves have won each of their last 10 night games at Nationals Park following a loss.
• The Nationals have lost each of their last nine Thursday night home games against NL East opponents.
• The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last five road games against NL East opponents following a loss.
• The Nationals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games following a home win.
• The Nationals have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven home games against National League opponents.
• The Nationals have trailed after 5 innings in 10 of their last 11 games against NL East opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Braves’ last seven road games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the Nationals’ last seven games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Braves’ last four games as road favorites against NL East opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Nationals’ last seven night games against National League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nationals rank 27th in the league for ERA this season (5.24).
• The Nationals rank 27th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.267).
• The Braves rank 5th in the league for hits allowed this season (365).
• The Braves rank 9th in the league for runs allowed this season (186).

Braves vs Nationals Prediction

The Braves are 6-4 in their last 10 meetings against the Nationals, but the Nationals are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings in Washington. Under is 8-1-1 in their last 10 meetings.

In this Braves vs Nationals Prediction, the Braves are coming as -155 road favorites. The Braves have a slightly better overall record, but have been terrible on the road, and the Nationals have been mediocre at home. The Nationals are currently on a winning streak, but they have the pitching disadvantage and also have the second-worst bullpen in the MLB.

AJ Smith-Shawver is looking unhittable in his last three starts, and don’t expect a bottom-10 offense to get to him. The Braves have been consistently hitting righties better than the Nationals, so everything points to an easy Braves road win in this one. Take the Atlanta Braves on the runline.

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Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (23-25, 14-15 Away) are going through their best period of the season after winning six straight games. After a series sweep of the Dodgers, the Angels beat the Athletics in the opening three games of the current series. In last night’s 10-5 victory, Logan O’Hoppe led the offense with three RBI, while Jack Kochanowicz pitched for 4.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits with six strikeouts and five walks. Hector Neris was credited with the win.

This season, the Angels average 4.09 runs per game (20th in the MLB) on a .222/.288/.403 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.04 ERA (25th) and 1.49 WHIP (27th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .214 batting average, 13 home runs, and 29 RBI this season.

Tyler Anderson will take the mound for the Angels on Thursday. The 35-year-old left-hander has a 2-1 record in nine starts this year with a 3.04 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 50.1 innings.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (22-27, 8-16 Home) are on an eight-game losing skid, their longest negative streak of the year. The A’s lost four consecutive series to the Mariners, Yankees, Dodgers, and were swept by the Giants.We can add another series loss following three defeats in the opening three games of the current series against the Angels. In Wednesday’s 10-5 defeat, Lawrence Butler led the offense with three RBI, while JP Sears took the loss after allowing six runs on eight with four strikeouts and no walks in 5.0 innings.

This year, the Athletics average 4.22 runs per game (16th in the MLB) on a .252/.313/.411 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.14 ERA (26th) and 1.48 WHIP (26th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .280 batting average, ten home runs, and 30 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Luis Severino, who is 1-4 in ten starts this season, with a 4.22 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 59.2 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Athletics’ last seven games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Five of the Angels’ last six day games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Angels’ last 12 day games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Athletics’ last six games at Sutter Health Park.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Athletics rank 29th in the league for runs allowed this season (281).
• The Athletics rank 4th in the league for strikeouts against this season (373).
• The Angels rank 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (470).
• The Angels rank 3rd in the league for home runs this season (73).

Athletics vs Angels Prediction

The teams have traded wins in the last couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H duels. The Angels won the last four, while seven of the previous ten H2Hs went Over. That was also the case in seven of Los Angeles’ last ten games, which also occurred in seven of the Athletics’ past ten games. I am going with another Over here, even though I think Anderson and Severino are solid pitchers and will fare well in this one. However, the respective bullpens are two of the three worst in the MLB, so I expect a lot of runs late on. Go with Over.

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The Colorado Rockies’ recent form and player performance

The Philadelphia Phillies’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Colorado Rockies

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Philadelphia Phillies

Recent betting trends in games played between the Philadelphia Phillies vs Colorado Rockies

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Philadelphia Phillies vs Colorado Rockies game

Colorado Rockies Preview

The Colorado Rockies have an 8-41 record this season and are sitting in last place in the NL West. The Rockies have a 5-19 home record and are 21-27 in over/under. They are coming off a 5-9 home defeat by the Phillies, and are 1-8 in their last 9 games. Over is 8-1 in their last 9 home games, and they are playing the Cubs and the Yankees next.

The Rockies have a .219 batting average this season, a .286 OBP, and a .362 Slugging percentage. Colorado’s pitching staff has a 5.92 ERA and 1.63 WHIP.  Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with 51 hits, adding a team-high 31 RBI, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .288 batting average. Jordan Beck adds a team-high 8 home runs.

German Marquez (R) will take the mound for the Rockies, and he has a 1-6 record, 8.78 ERA, and 1.83 WHIP. He has been better at home with a 5.71 ERA across three home starts, but he has given up 5+ runs in six of his last eight starts. In his previous start against the Phillies this season, he had a shutout performance in 6 innings pitched. Germán Márquez has a 3-2 record with an ERA of 3.31 and 54 strikeouts in 9 appearances against the Phillies in his career.

Philadelphia Phillies Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies have a 31-18 record this season and are sitting in first place in the NL East. They have a 14-10 road record and are 22-26 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-5 road victory over the Rockies, and are 9-2 in their last 11 games. They are playing the Athletics and the Braves next.

The Phillies have a .265 batting average this season, a .340 OBP, and a .414 Slugging percentage. Philly’s pitching staff has a 3.79 ERA and 1.24 WHIP.  Trea Turner leads the Phillies with 60 hits and in batting average with .308, while Kyle Schwarber leads the team with 37 RBI and a team-high 17 home runs.

Ranger Suarez (L) will take the mound for the Phillies, and he has a 2-0 record, 5.09 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP. His only road start this season was a shutout performance in 7 innings pitched against the Guardians. Ranger Suárez has a 2-1 record with an ERA of 2.91 and 31 strikeouts in 6 appearances versus the Rockies in his career.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The Phillies have lost each of their last six day games against the Rockies following a road win.
• The Rockies have won four of their last five Thursday games as underdogs against National League opponents.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last six day games against the Phillies at Coors Field following a loss.
• The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six day games following a road win.
• The Phillies have lost the first inning in each of their last three day games at Coors Field.
• The Rockies have led after 5 innings in each of their last six day games against the Phillies at Coors Field.
• The Rockies have led after 3 innings in five of their last six day games against the Phillies at Coors Field.

Why the Philadelphia Phillies will win

• The Phillies have won each of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have lost each of their last six games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Phillies have covered the run line each of their last seven games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line each of their last six games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games.
• The Phillies have won the first inning in three of their last four games against NL West opponents.
• The Phillies have led after 5 innings in 11 of their last 12 games against National League opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Rockies’ last nine home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Phillies’ last five road games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last seven day games against NL East opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Phillies’ last six road games against NL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Rockies rank T1st in the league for triples this season (13).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (480).
• The Phillies rank 1st in the league for strikeouts this season (477).
• The Phillies rank 2nd in the league for batting average this season (.265).

Phillies vs Rockies Prediction

The Phillies are 10-2 in their last 12 overall meetings against the Rockies, and are 4-3 in their last 7 meetings in Colorado. Under is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.

In this Phillies vs Rockies Prediction, the Phillies are coming as huge -305 road favorites. The Phillies are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, with the Rockies having the worst record in the MLB. The Phillies are looking unstoppable in this series, having outscored the Rockies by 25-12, and are now up against German Marquez, who has been terrible this season.

Suarez’s two of his three starts this season have been bad, but this is a perfect bounce-back spot for him, as the Rockies are weaker against lefties, with just a .193 batting average. Take once again the Philadelphia Phillies on the runline in this one.

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Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Texas Rangers (25-25, 8-15 Away) are currently on a three-game losing skid. After beating the Tigers and sweeping the Rockies, the Rangers split the series with the Astros and then opened this one against the Yankees with a pair of losses. In Wednesday’s narrow 4-3 defeat, Jake Burger led the offense with a couple of solo homers, while Jacob deGrom pitched for 7.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on three hits with nine strikeouts and one walk. Luke Jackson took the loss.

This season, the Rangers average 3.43 runs per game (26th in the MLB) on a .227/.288/.369 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.28 ERA (4th) and 1.14 WHIP (2nd). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .218 batting average, six home runs, and 24 RBI this season.

Nathan Eovaldi will take the mound for the Rangers on Thursday. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 4-2 record in ten starts this year with a 1.61 ERA and 0.77 WHIP in 61.1 innings.

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees (29-19, 17-9 Home) won four series in a row after defeating the Padres, Athletics, Mariners, and Mets. Add one more to that streak following two wins in the opening two games against the Texas Rangers at home. In last night’s 4-3 victory, the Yankees scored two runs in the 8th and 9th to come from behind and snatch a W, despite being outhit, 10-5. Ryan Yarbrough pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on three hits with eight strikeouts and no walks. Luke Weaver was credited with the win.

This year, the Yankees average 5.77 runs per game (2nd in the MLB) on a .262/.347/.476 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Yankees’ staff has a 3.50 ERA (10th) and 1.17 WHIP (7th). Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with a .402 batting average, 16 home runs, and 44 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Yankees is Carlos Rodon, who is 5-3 in ten starts this season, with a 3.17 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 59.2 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Rangers’ last four games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Yankees’ last four games as favorites against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last seven games as underdogs against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Yankees’ last nine games at Yankee Stadium.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for on-base percentage this season (.346).
• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for walks this season (198).
• The Rangers rank 28th in the league for walks this season (127).
• The Rangers rank 27th in the league for runs scored this season (171).

Yankees vs Rangers Prediction

The Yankees won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last six. Both games of this series went Under, and I am backing another Under on Thursday. The reason for it is the pitching matchup between Eovaldi and Rodon. Eovaldi is one of the best pitchers in the AL this year and is playing the season of his career. Eovaldi allowed just two runs in his last five starts (three shutouts) and surrendered more than two runs in a game only once this season. Rodon, on the other hand, had three shutouts in his previous six starts. He allowed a .197 BA in 66 at-bats against Texas, while the Rangers have a .221 BA in 443 at-bats against southpaws this year. Go with Under.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Cleveland Guardians will start Tanner Bibee here and Bibee is 3-4 with a 4.06 ERA and 35 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Tigers, Bibee is 1-2 with a 4.67 ERA and 25 strikeouts. Jack Flaherty will get the start for the Tigers here and is 2-5 with a 4.44 ERA and 56 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Guardians, Flaherty is 2-1 with a 1.11 ERA and 26 strikeouts.

Cleveland Guardians Recap

The Cleveland Guardians come into this game looking to build on their 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins from Wednesday’s matchup to improve to 26-22 on the year. After this series, the Guardians will head home for a series against the Dodgers.

Guardians Snap Five-Game Losing Streak

Steven Kwan leads the Guardians with 60 hits as part of a .317 batting average and 4 home runs, 11 doubles and 17 RBIs. Kyle Manzardo has 32 hits with 5 doubles, 2 triples, 10 home runs and a team-high 26 RBIs as well this year. Gabriel Arias has 8 doubles but also 46 strikeouts and Manzardo has 45 strikeouts so far this season. Arias has also added 4 home runs and 20 RBIs and Jose Ramirez has chipped in 9 home runs and 24 RBIs.

Why the Cleveland Guardians will win

• The Guardians have won each of their last four games as underdogs following a road win.
• The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight night games against the Guardians following a win.
• The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last 10 Thursday night games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as favorites.

Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts

• Jose Ramirez has hit at least one home run in three of the Guardians’ last four road games against the Tigers.
• Steven Kwan has recorded at least one Double in three of the Guardians’ last four games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Carlos Santana has recorded an RBI in each of the Guardians’ last four games as underdogs.
• Steven Kwan has scored at least one run in each of the Guardians’ last five night games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Steven Kwan has recorded at least one Single in each of the Guardians’ last nine road games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• Jose Ramirez has recorded at least one hit in each of the Guardians’ last 14 games.
• Steven Kwan ranks T4th in the league in Hits (60) this season.

Detroit Tigers Recap

The Detroit Tigers come into this game looking to add on to their 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals last time out to improve to 33-17 on the year. After this series, the Tigers will welcome the San Francisco Giants to town for an interleague set.

Tigers Win 7 Of Their Last 9

Spencer Torkelson has 43 hits along with a .249 batting average including a team-high 12 home runs, 13 doubles and 39 RBIs. Kerry Carpenter also has 10 home runs and 22 RBIs while Riley Greene has 54 hits with 10 doubles, 12 home runs and 34 RBIs but also has a team-high 59 strikeouts as well this season. Dillon Dingler has 4 home runs and 18 RBIs and Zack McKinstry’s added 9 doubles, 3 triples, 2 home runs and 17 RBIs of his own along with 44 hits as well this season. Javier Baez had added 40 hits and 8 doubles as well as 6 home runs and 29 RBIs this season.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won 11 of their last 12 night games against AL Central opponents.
• The Guardians have lost five of their last six games.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last 12 night games against AL Central opponents.
• The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four road games against American League opponents following a win.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Riley Greene has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four games as favorites.
• Kerry Carpenter has recorded at least one RBI in each of his four previous appearances with the Tigers as favorites against the Guardians.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded a win in each of his last four home appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Jack Flaherty has recorded six or more strikeouts in eight of his last nine appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven home appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Matt Vierling has scored at least one run in each of his last six appearances with the Tigers as home favorites against AL Central opponents.
• Matt Vierling has recorded at least one Double in four of the Tigers’ last five games as favorites against the Guardians.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games.
• Riley Greene ranks T9th in the league in Home Runs (12) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Tigers’ last six night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Guardians’ last eight night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Tigers vs Guardians Prediction

I’m on the Tigers here. I just haven’t loved the form of Tanner Bibee on the road and Jack Flaherty has been a lot better at home this season as have the Tigers. Flaherty also has had a lot of success going back to last year against the Guardians, and I think this ends up being a win for the Tigers to start the series. Give me Detroit to draw first blood in this one.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Baltimore Orioles will send out Cade Povich for the start here and is 1-3 with a 5.23 ERA and 38 strikeouts this season. In his career, Povich is 0-2 with a 5.28 ERA and 19 strikeouts against the Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox will trot out Lucas Giolito for the start here, and Giolito is 1-1 with a 7.08 ERA and 17 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Orioles, Giolito is 3-2 with a 5.19 ERA and 25 strikeouts.

Baltimore Orioles Recap

The Baltimore Orioles come into this game looking to build some momentum after salvaging a win from their series against the Milwaukee Brewers to start the week by a final score of 8-4 to improve to 16-32 on the year. After this series, the Orioles will head home for an interleague series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Orioles Snap Eight-Game Losing Streak

Cedric Mullins has 39 hits so far this season, as well as 9 doubles, 10 home runs, and 31 RBIs with 7 stolen bases and a .236 batting average, while Adley Rutschman has 35 hits with 7 doubles, 5 homers, and 14 RBIs. Ryan Mountcastle has 38 hits with 10 doubles, and Jackson Holliday has 41 hits with 4 doubles, 2 triples, 6 homers, and 19 RBIs. Ryan Mountcastle has 38 hits with 10 doubles, 2 homers, and 14 RBIs, and Gunnar Henderson has a team-high 51 strikeouts as well this season. Ryan O’Hearn also chipped in 41 hits with 6 doubles and 7 home runs with 16 RBIs, and Heston Kjerstad added 4 homers and 15 RBIs.

Why the Baltimore Orioles will win

• The Red Sox have lost each of their last nine Thursday night games against AL East opponents.
• The Orioles have won each of their last four games as road underdogs after going to extra innings.
• The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight Thursday night games as favorites against AL East opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in 11 of the Red Sox’s last 12 games.

Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts

• Ramon Laureano has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four appearances with the Orioles as underdogs against AL opponents.
• Gunnar Henderson has scored at least one run in each of the Orioles’ last four games against AL East opponents.
• Ryan O’Hearn has recorded at least one Single in nine of his last 10 appearances with the Orioles as road underdogs against AL opponents.
• Ryan Mountcastle has recorded at least one hit in each of the Orioles’ last 10 games against AL opponents.
• Jordan Westburg has hit a home run in each of his two previous appearances with the Orioles as road underdogs against the Red Sox.
• Dylan Carlson has recorded an RBI in each of his last three appearances with his team as an underdog against AL East opponents.
• Ryan O’Hearn ranks 9th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.396) this season.

Boston Red Sox Recap

The Boston Red Sox come into this game looking to bounce back from their 5-1 loss at the hands of the New York Mets on Wednesday to fall to 25-26 this season. After this series, the Red Sox will head on the road for an interleague series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Red Sox Fail To Complete Sweep Vs. Mets

Alex Bregman leads the Red Sox with 58 hits, including a team-high 17 doubles along with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs, while Rafael Devers has added 54 hits with 14 doubles, 10 home runs and 39 RBIs this season. Trevor Story added 43 hits with 6 home runs, 21 RBIs, and 8 stolen bases, while Jarren Duran has 57 hits with 11 doubles, 6 triples, 3 home runs, 29 RBIs, and a team-high 12 stolen bases. Kristian Campbell added 36 hits with 8 doubles, 5 homers, and 15 RBIs while Wilyer Abreu has 11 home runs with 27 RBIs and 4 stolen bases, and Ceddanne Rafaela has 2 homers, 2 triples, 18 RBIs, and 7 stolen bases this season.

Why the Boston Red Sox will win

• The Orioles have lost each of their last eight games following a road win.
• The Red Sox have won each of their last four night games against the Orioles following a loss.
• The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against AL East opponents following a win.
• The Red Sox have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents.

Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts

• Alex Bregman has hit at least one home run in three of his last four appearances against AL East opponents.
• Alex Bregman has recorded a Double in each of the Red Sox’s last three night games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Alex Bregman has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Red Sox’s last five games as favorites against AL East opponents.
• Trevor Story has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Jarren Duran has scored at least one run in seven of his eight previous home appearances against the Orioles after playing the previous day.
• Lucas Giolito has recorded six or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Lucas Giolito has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
• Abraham Toro has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against the Orioles.
• Rafael Devers ranks 5th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.409) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Red Sox’s last nine home games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Orioles’ last eight night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.

Red Sox vs Orioles Prediction

I’m on the Red Sox in this one. I get the case to be made for an underdog in some spots, but I’m simply not getting enough plus money to take a shot on Baltimore here. Lucas Giolito is one of my least favorite options in Boston’s rotation, but the Orioles haven’t been able to cash in much against righties as of late, and I think they blow another opportunity here. Give me the Red Sox.

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Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers are 24-26 on the year and play the Red Sox, Phillies, and Reds next. The Milwaukee Brewers are batting .229 on the season, have a .308 OBP, and a .349 slugging percentage. The Milwaukee Brewers’ pitching staff has a 4.11 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP. Brice Turang leads the Milwaukee Brewers with 51 hits and 20 RBI, while Jackson Chourio and Rhys Hoskins have combined for 96 hits and 53 RBI.

The Milwaukee Brewers didn’t announce a starting pitcher at the time this article was published.

Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 17-33 on the year and play the Diamondbacks, Padres, and Astros next. The Pittsburgh Pirates are batting .218 on the season, have a .298 OBP, and a .319 slugging percentage. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching staff has a 3.97 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP. Ke’Bryan Hayes leads the Pittsburgh Pirates with 43 hits and 15 RBI, while Bryan Reynolds and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have combined for 75 hits and 32 RBI.

Mike Burrows gets the ball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he is 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA and 2 strikeouts this season. This will be Burrows’ first career game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Why the Pittsburgh Pirates will win

• The Brewers have lost each of their last six night games following a loss.
• The home team has won five of the Pirates’ last six games.
• The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five night games following a loss.
• The Pirates have covered the run line in five of their last six games at PNC Park.
• The Brewers have lost the first inning in three of their last four night games against NL Central opponents.
• The Brewers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four night games against NL Central opponents.

Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win

• The Pirates have lost each of their last six night games against National League opponents following a win.
• The Brewers have won 10 of their last 12 night games against the Pirates following a home loss.
• The Pirates have failed to cover the run line each of their last six games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The Brewers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine road games against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Brewers have led after 5 innings in nine of their last 11 games at PNC Park against National League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Brewers have led after 3 innings in eight of their last nine games at PNC Park against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.

Pittsburgh Pirates Player Prop Facts

• Tommy Pham has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine Thursday appearances against NL Central teams that held a losing record.
• Tommy Pham has recorded at least one Single in each of his last nine Thursday appearances against NL Central teams that held a losing record.
• Joey Bart has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four home appearances against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• Bryan Reynolds has hit a home run in two of his last three home appearances against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• Oneil Cruz has scored a run in four of his last five appearances against NL Central opponents.

Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts

• Jackson Chourio has recorded a Double in five of the Brewers’ last six games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• William Contreras has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 road appearances against NL opponents.
• William Contreras has recorded a Single in each of his last nine road appearances against NL opponents.
• Christian Yelich has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Brewers’ last four night games against NL teams that held a losing record.
• Rhys Hoskins has hit a home run in each of the Brewers’ last two games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Jackson Chourio has scored at least one run in seven of the Brewers’ last eight games against NL opponents that held a losing record.

Pirates vs Brewers Prediction

The Brewers didn’t announce a starting pitcher at the time this article was published, but it doesn’t matter to me. The Pirates have been fade material all season, and a couple of wins don’t change much. The Pirates have won just six games since April 26 and have lost a $100 bettor more than $1,100 this season. Only the Orioles and Rockies have lost bettors more money this season than the Pirates. You should be blindly fading the Pirates. I don’t care who takes the mound for the Brewers. Give me the road team.

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San Diego Padres Betting Preview

The San Diego Padres are 27-20 on the year and play the Braves, Marlins, and Pirates next. The San Diego Padres are batting .257 on the season, have a .322 OBP, and a .389 slugging percentage. The San Diego Padres pitching staff has a 3.50 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP. Manny Machado leads the San Diego Padres with 54 hits and 20 RBI, while Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Arraez have combined for 103 hits and 42 RBI.

Stephen Kolek gets the ball for the San Diego Padres, and he is 2-1 with a 2.33 ERA and 15 strikeouts this season. This will be Kolek’s second career game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays are 24-24 on the year and play the Rays, Rangers, and Athletics next. The Toronto Blue Jays are batting .250 on the season, have a .318 OBP, and a .384 slugging percentage. The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching staff has a 4.13 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. Bo Bichette leads the Toronto Blue Jays with 59 hits and 24 RBI, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk have combined for 90 hits and 40 RBI.

Bowden Francis gets the ball for the Toronto Blue Jays, and he is 2-6 with a 5.63 ERA and 36 strikeouts this season. This will be Francis’s second career game against the San Diego Padres.

Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win

• The Padres have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites against American League opponents following a loss.
• The Blue Jays have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line in each of their last nine games as underdogs.
• The Padres have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as road favorites against American League opponents following a road loss.
• The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in each of their last three day games against NL West opponents.
• The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight home games against National League opponents.

Why the San Diego Padres will win

• The Blue Jays have lost each of their last four day games at Rogers Centre following a win.
• The Padres have won four of their last five day games against AL East opponents following a loss.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four day games following a home win.
• The Padres have covered the run line in four of their last five road games following a road loss.
• The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs.
• The Blue Jays have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four home day games.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit a home run in each of the Blue Jays’ last two games as home underdogs against the Padres.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Blue Jays’ last four games against NL opponents.
• Daulton Varsho has scored a run in nine of his last 10 home appearances after playing the previous day.
• Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 15 appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
• Myles Straw has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Bo Bichette ranks T8th in the league in Hits (59) this season.

San Diego Padres Player Prop Facts

• Fernando Tatis Jr. has hit a home run in three of the Padres’ last five games as road favorites against AL opponents.
• Luis Arraez has recorded two or more hits in four of his last five appearances against the Blue Jays after playing the previous day.
• Manny Machado has recorded at least one RBI in three of the Padres’ last four games as road favorites against AL opponents.
• Manny Machado has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight appearances against the Blue Jays after playing the previous day.
• Fernando Tatis Jr. has scored a run in five of the Padres’ last six day games.
• Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks T9th in the league in Home Runs (12) this season.

Blue Jays vs Padres Prediction

I’m not excited to lay juice with the Padres, as they’ve lost five straight games and have scored a combined three runs in those games. The Padres have been shut out in back-to-back games. The Padres have failed to score a run in 26 straight innings. With that said, the Padres are too talented to stay down for long. Francis also hasn’t been good this season, and that includes allowing 20 hits and 11 runs in his last 15.2 innings. In 24 home innings, Francis has a 6.75 ERA and a .299 allowed batting average. If the Padres can’t break out of their slump here, something is seriously wrong. The price is fair. Give me the Padres.

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Before we dive into the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

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Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Dustin May, Starting Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers $10,600

On Tuesday night, Major League Baseball presents the final game of a three-game National League series featuring the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at the third game of this three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks playing below average baseball. The Dodgers have lost four of the team’s last five games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 6-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels four days ago.

Conversely, the Arizona Diamondbacks are playing well entering this evening’s National League game. More specifically, the Diamondbacks have won four of the team’s last six games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an 8-0 shutout win over the Colorado Rockies last week.

Now that we have identified how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to this evening’s contest. Starting pitcher Dustin May has been a standout performer for the Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching rotation this season. Having stated that, how has the veteran pitcher performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s review May’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May has compiled a 1-4 (won-loss record), a 4.43 ERA (Earned Run Average) and a 1.28 WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched) in 2025. It should also be mentioned that May has amassed 41 strikeouts while allowing 17 walks in 44.2 innings pitched this season.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies last month, Los Angeles starting pitcher Dustin May certainly pitched exceptionally well. May pitched six quality innings while scattering three hits and no walks in the Dodgers victory over the Rockies. Additionally, in the Dodgers win over the Colorado Rockies, May accumulated a whopping 27.7 Draftkings points.

In my opinion, Dustin May is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in tonight’s MLB game. With that said, I am backing Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May at the captain position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like to play well in this MLB regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): Corbin Burnes, Starting Pitcher (Arizona Diamondbacks) $12,400: Shohei Ohtani, First Baseman (Los Angeles Dodgers) $9,400: Freddie Freeman, First Baseman (Los Angeles Angels) $9,000.

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Before we dive into the Kansas City Royals vs. San Francisco Giants game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

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*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Kansas City Royals vs. San Francisco Giants matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Logan Webb, Starting Pitcher, San Francisco Giants $12,400

Later today, Major League Baseball presents the final game of a three-game interleague series featuring the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The San Francisco Giants arrive at the third game of this three-game series with the Kansas City Royals playing good baseball. The Giants have won four of the team’s last five games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 3-2 win over the Athletics three days ago.

Conversely, the Kansas City Royals are playing below average baseball entering the third game of this interleague series. The Royals have lost five of the team’s last seven games played this season, including a 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros last week.

Now that we have determined how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to tonight’s contest. Starting pitcher Logan Webb has been a solid performer for the San Francisco Giants starting pitching rotation this season. With that said, how has Webb performed from a statistical perspective in 2025? Let’s review the veteran hurler’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

Through ten starts made in 2025, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb has compiled a 5-3 (win-loss record), a 2.42 ERA (Earned Run Average) and a 1.12 WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched). Additionally, Logan Webb has tallied 69 strikeouts while allowing 16 walks in 63.1 innings pitched this season.

More recently, in the San Francisco Giants dominant 9-1 victory over the Athletics five days ago, San Francisco starting pitcher Logan Webb pitched exceptionally well. More specifically, Webb pitched eight quality innings while scattering five hits and two walks in the Giants win over the Athletics.

In my view, Logan Webb is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in tonight’s MLB regular season game. Having stated that, I am backing San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb at the captain position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like to play well in this MLB regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Luinder Avila, Starting Pitcher (Kansas City Royals) $10,400: Heliot Ramos, Outfielder (San Francisco Giants) $7,800: Maikel Garcia, Third Baseman (Kansas City Royals) $8,800.

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The Athletics’ recent form and player performance

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Athletics

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels

Recent betting trends in games played between the Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics game

Athletics Preview

The Athletics have a 22-27 record this season and are sitting in 4^th place in the AL West. The Athletics have an 8-15 home record and are 25-20 in over/under. They are coming off a 5-7 home defeat by the Athletics, and are 2-11 in their last 13 games. Under is 3-1 in their last 5 games, and they are playing the Phillies and the Astros next.

The Athletics have a .252 batting average this season, a .313 OBP, and a .414 Slugging percentage. Athletics’ pitching staff has a 5.14 ERA and 1.48 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 62 hits and a team-high .341 batting average, while Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 30 RBI, and Brent Booker adds a team-high 10 home runs.

JP Sears (L) will take the mound for the Athletics, and he has a 4-3 record, 3.31 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP. He has a 3.86 ERA in his three home starts, but he is coming off his worst start of the season, where he gave up 4 runs in 4 innings pitched. JP Sears is 3-2 with an ERA of 3.86 and 24 strikeouts in 6 appearances against the Angels in his career.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 22-25 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have a 13-15 road record and 27-20 in over/under. They are coming off a 7-5 road victory over the Athletics and have five consecutive wins. Over is 6-3 in their last 9 games, and they are playing the Marlins and the Yankees next.

The Angels have a .222 batting average this season, a .283 OBP, and a .403 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.04 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 44 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .277 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 28 RBI and a team-high 13 home runs.

Jack Kochanowicz (R) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 3-5 record, 4.71 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP. He has been weaker on the road with a 5.14 ERA across five road starts, and he has been in great form lately, with just two earned runs in 11.4 innings pitched across his last two starts. In his only previous start against the Athletics last season, he got torched for 7 earned runs in 4 innings pitched as the Angels lost 2-8.

Why the Athletics will win

• The Angels have lost each of their last nine Wednesday road games.
• The Athletics have won five of their last six night games against AL West opponents following a home loss.
• The Athletics have covered the run line in five of their last six night games against AL West opponents following a home loss.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 11 road games against American League opponents.
• The Angels have lost the first inning in four of their last five road games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven Wednesday night road games.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in eight of their last nine road games against American League opponents.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Athletics have lost each of their last eight games after playing the previous day.
• The Angels have won each of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line each of their last nine home games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last five games.
• The Angels have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games.
• The Angels have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games.

Total Runs Facts

• Five of the Athletics’ last six home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Angels’ last five games as underdogs against the Athletics have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Angels’ last seven games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Athletics’ last six games against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Athletics rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (194).
• The Athletics rank 29th in the league for hits allowed this season (452).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.283).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (118).

Angels vs Athletics Prediction

The Angels are 3-0 in their last 3 meetings against the A’s, but the Athletics are 8-4 in their last 12 overall meetings, and are 5-3 in their last 8 meetings in Oakland. Over is 6-3 in their last 9 meetings.

In this Angels vs Athletics Prediction, the Athletics are coming as -160 home favorites. Both teams have identical records this season, but the A’s have been terrible at home, while the Angels are mediocre on the road. The A’s have the pitching advantage in this matchup, as Sears has been a far more reliable option than Kochanowicz, and the Angels have the worst bullpen in the MLB with a 6.82 ERA and 1.71 WHIP. The Angels are also much weaker against lefties, with just 2.9 runs/9 and a .193 batting average, so this screams as a bounce-back spot for the A’s. Take the Athletics on the moneyline.

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Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies (30-18, 13-10 Away) won seven consecutive series, including the previous two against the Cardinals and Pirates at home. Philly won the opening two games of the current series against the Rockies. In last night’s 7-4 victory, Bryce Harper led the team with two RBI, while Jesus Luzardo got the win after allowing one run on two hits with ten strikeouts and three walks across 6.0 innings of work.

This year, the Phillies average 4.79 runs per game (9th in the MLB) on a .260/.337/.407 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Phillies’ staff has a 3.76 ERA (14th) and 1.22 WHIP (12th). Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with a .257 batting average, 17 home runs, and 37 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Phillies is Taijuan Walker, who is 1-3 in six starts this season, with a 2.62 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 34.1 innings.

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies (8-40, 5-18 Home) lost the previous series to the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road, but at least they weren’t swept. Colorado is now on a three-game losing skid after losing the first two games of the series against the Phillies. In Tuesday’s 7-4 defeat, Antonio Senzatela took the loss after allowing four runs on ten hits with three strikeouts and one walk in 6.0 innings.

This season, the Rockies average 3.30 runs per game (28th in the MLB) on a .217/.284/.361 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.85 ERA (30th) and 1.61 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .285 batting average, seven home runs, and 29 RBI this season.

Carson Palmquist will take the mound for the Rockies on Wednesday. The 24-year-old left-hander has a 0-1 record in one start this year with an 11.25 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in 4.0 innings.

Why the Phillies will cover

• The Rockies have lost each of their last 10 Wednesday night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Phillies have won each of their last 10 Wednesday night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine home games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Phillies have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven Wednesday games against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Rockies’ last eight home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Five of the Phillies’ last six games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Rockies’ last nine games against National League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Phillies’ last four games as road favorites against NL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.88).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (311).
• The Phillies rank 3rd in the league for on-base percentage this season (.339).
• The Phillies rank T4th in the league for walks allowed this season (135).

Rockies vs Phillies Prediction

The Phillies won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last five. The Rockies are going to struggle once again, as they are starting rookie Palmquist, who had a dreadful debut in the MLB, allowing five runs in 4.0 innings in a loss to Arizona. The Philles are excellent against southpaws this season, having a .281 BA with 17 home runs and 68 RBI in 498 at-bats. Taijuan Walker, on the other hand, surrendered just six runs in his last five starts. He already faced the Rockies this year and kept them off the scoreboard for 6.0 innings in the win. Go with the Phillies to win and cover the run line.

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The San Francisco Giants’ recent form and player performance

The Kansas City Royals’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Francisco Giants

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Kansas City Royals

Recent betting trends in games played between the Kansas City Royals vs San Francisco Giants

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Kansas City Royals vs San Francisco Giants game

San Francisco Giants Preview

The San Francisco Giants have a 29-20 record this season and are sitting in second place in the NL West. They have a 17-8 home record and are 27-22 in over/under. They are coming off a 3-2 home victory over the Royals, and are 4-1 in their last 5 games. Under is 8-4 in their last 12 games, and are playing the Nationals and the Tigers next.

The Giants have a .236 batting average this season, a .312 OBP, and a .385 Slugging percentage. San Francisco’s pitching staff has a 3.30 ERA and 1.22 WHIP.  Heliot Ramos leads the Giants with 53 hits and is the team’s best hitter, with a .293 batting average. Wilmer Flores leads the team in RBI with 42 and in home runs with 10.

Logan Webb (R) will take the mound for the Giants, and he has a 5-3 record, 2.42 ERA, and 1.12 WHIP. He has been extremely better at home, with a 0.64 ERA across four home starts. He has given up 1 run or less in six of his last nine starts, and his only previous start against the Royals back in 2022 was a shutout performance in 7 innings pitched.

Kansas City Royals Preview

The Kansas City Royals have a 27-22 record this season and are sitting in 4^th place in the AL Central. The Royals have a 10-14 road record and are 16-33 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-3 road defeat by the Giants, ending their previous two-game winning streak. Under is 6-1 in their last 7 games, and they are playing the Twins and the Reds next.

The Royals have a .242 batting average this season, a .297 OBP, and a .361 Slugging percentage. Kansas’ pitching staff has a 3.01 ERA and 1.17 WHIP. Bobby Witt Jr leads the Royals with 58 hits, while Mike Garcia is the team’s best hitter with a .310 batting average. Vinnie Pasquantino leads the team in RBI with 28 and in home runs with 8.

Daniel Lynch IV (L) is expected to take the mound for the Royals, and he is a reliever, which means that the Royals with go with a bullpen game today. Daniel Lynch IV has a 1.29 ERA and 1.10 WHIP, and this his be the first time he is facing the Giants.

Why the San Francisco Giants will win

• The Giants have won seven of their last eight day games at Oracle Park following a win.
• The Royals have lost each of their last four games against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Royals have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five day games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The Giants have covered the run line in each of their last three day games against AL Central opponents.
• The Giants have won the first inning in four of their last five day games.
• The Giants have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• The Giants have led after 3 innings in five of their last six day games.

Why the Kansas City Royals will win

• The Royals have won five of their last six games as underdogs following a loss.
• The Giants have lost four of their last five games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Royals’ last 11 games.
• The Giants have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight home games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
• The Giants have lost the first inning in each of their last four day games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Giants have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games against American League opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Royals’ last six games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Eleven of the Giants’ last 12 games as favorites against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Royals’ last 11 games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the last 11 games between the Royals and Giants at Oracle Park.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Giants rank 3rd in the league for home runs allowed this season (38).
• The Giants rank 5th in the league for ERA this season (3.30).
• The Royals rank 30th in the league for home runs this season (31).
• The Royals rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts against this season (349).

Royals vs Giants Prediction

The Giants are 5-1 in their last 6 overall meetings against the Royals, but the Royals are 4-2 in their last 6 visits to San Francisco. Under is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings.

In this Royals vs Giants Prediction, the Giants are coming as big -200 home favorites. The Giants are rightfully favored, as they have a slightly better overall record and have been very strong at home, while the Royals have been below average on the road. The Giants are putting their ace on the mound in Logan Webb, who has been lights out at home with a sub-1.00 ERA, while the Royals are going for a bullpen game.

Royals have the 5^th-best bullpen this season, but I don’t think that will be enough against a Giants team at home, with Webb on the mound. I have total absolute faith in Logan Webb, and I will take the San Francisco Giants at -0.5 runs in the first 5 innings of this game.

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New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets (29-20, 12-15 Away) are on a three-game losing skid after falling to the Red Sox in the first two games of the current series. Prior to it, the Mets lost to the Yankees and beat the Pirates. In Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat in Boston, Clay Holmes took the loss after allowing two runs on four hits with five strikeouts and three walks in 6.0 innings.

This season, the Mets average 4.44 runs per game (12th in the MLB) on a .247/.329/.412 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Mets’ staff has a 2.87 ERA (1st) and 1.26 WHIP (15th). Pete Alonso leads the Mets with a .294 batting average, nine home runs, and 37 RBI this season.

Tylor Megill will take the mound for the Mets on Wednesday. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 3-3 record in nine starts this year with a 3.74 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 43.1 innings.

Boston Red Sox Betting Preview

The Boston Red Sox (25-25, 14-11 Home) were swept by the Detroit Tigers and lost the series to the Atlanta Braves before defeating the Mets in the opening two games of the current series. In last night’s 2-0 victory, Walker Buehler pitched for 2.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing no hits with four strikeouts and two walks. Garrett Whitlock was credited with the win.

This year, the Red Sox average 4.84 runs per game (7th in the MLB) on a .254/.325/.423 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Red Sox’s staff has a 4.09 ERA (17th) and 1.34 WHIP (22nd). Rafael Devers leads the Red Sox with a .286 batting average, ten home runs, and 39 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Red Sox is Garrett Crochet, who is 4-3 in ten starts this season, with a 2.00 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 63.0 innings.

Why the Red Sox will beat the Mets

• The Red Sox have won each of their last eight games against the Mets following a win.
• The Mets have lost each of their last five night games against American League opponents.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games at Fenway Park.
• The Red Sox have covered the run line in each of their last seven games against the Mets following a win.
• The Red Sox have led after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against the Mets at Fenway Park.
• The Red Sox have won the first inning in each of their last three games as favorites against the Mets.
• The Mets have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six night games at Fenway Park against AL East opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Nine of the Mets’ last 10 games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the last five games between the Mets and Red Sox at Fenway Park have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Mets’ last nine games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the last six games between the Mets and Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Red Sox rank 4th in the league for hits this season (438).
• The Red Sox rank T27th in the league for strikeouts against this season (449).
• The Mets rank 2nd in the league for runs allowed this season (161).
• The Mets rank T3rd in the league for triples this season (11).

Red Sox vs Mets Prediction

The Red Sox won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last seven. I am backing the Red Sox to win on Wednesday and sweep the series, mainly because of the pitching matchup and Garrett Crochet, who allowed six runs in his last four starts, three of which were quality starts. Crochet surrendered more than two runs in a game just once this season. Tylor Megill, on the other hand, allowed 3+ runs in each of his last four starts, and 15 runs in total in those games. Back the Red Sox.

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Seattle Mariners Betting Preview

The Seattle Mariners (27-20, 14-9 Away) lost the series to the Blue Jays and Yankees and swept the San Diego Padres on the road. After defeating the Chicago White Sox in the opening game of this three-game series, the Mariners fell short 1-0 in Game 2. Casey Lawrence took the loss after allowing one run on six hits with two strikeouts and no walks in 5.0 innings.

This year, the Mariners average 4.80 runs per game (8th in the MLB) on a .238/.325/.400 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Mariners’ staff has a 3.66 ERA (11th) and 1.30 WHIP (19th). Cal Raleigh leads the Mariners with a .241 batting average, 15 home runs, and 32 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Mariners is Logan Evans, who is 2-1 in four starts this season, with a 2.57 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 21.0 innings.

Chicago White Sox Betting Preview

The Chicago White Sox (15-34, 10-13 Home) snapped a five-game losing skid with a 1-0 win over the Mariners on Tuesday. Prior to this series, the White Sox were swept by the city rivals Cubs, and beat the Reds and Marlins. In last night’s 1-0 victory, Joshua Palacios drove in the only RBI, while Adrian Houser got the win after allowing no runs on two hits with two strikeouts and three walks across 6.0 innings of work.

This season, the White Sox average 3.29 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .216/.287/.328 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the White Sox’s staff has a 4.24 ERA (21st) and 1.40 WHIP (23rd). Miguel Vargas leads the White Sox with a .240 batting average, six home runs, and 21 RBI this season.

Shane Smith will take the mound for the White Sox on Wednesday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 1-3 record in nine starts this year with a 2.05 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 48.1 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Mariners’ last six day games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the White Sox’s last four home games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mariners’ last four games against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the White Sox’s last seven games against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The White Sox rank 29th in the league for RBIs this season (154).
• The White Sox rank 29th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.328).
• The Mariners are one of only four teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and home runs this season.
• The Mariners rank 5th in the league for walks this season (186).

White Sox vs Mariners Prediction

The Mariners won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last five. Seven of Seattle’s last ten games went Under, which was also the case in seven of Chicago’s previous ten games. I am going with another low-scoring affair here because of the starting pitchers’ matchup. Shane Smith is the White Sox’s best starter this year, and even though he’s a rookie, he has allowed more than two runs just once so far. Smith also has three shutout starts under his belt and three quality starts. Logan Evans, on the other hand, is another rookie who has impressed thus far in the season. Evans shut the Padres out in his recent start, and I am backing him to have another strong outing here. Go with Under.

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