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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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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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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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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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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Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks (26-22, 13-9 Away) split the series with the Dodgers and then defeated the Giants and Rockies. The D-backs opened this series against the Dodgers with a 9-5 victory on Monday. Geraldo Perdomo led the offense with three RBI, while Brandon Pfaadt got the win after allowing three runs on three hits with no strikeouts and one walk across 6.0 innings of work.

This year, the Diamondbacks average 5.25 runs per game (5th in the MLB) on a .256/.337/.452 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Diamondbacks’ staff has a 4.71 ERA (24th) and 1.34 WHIP (21st). Eugenio Suarez leads the Diamondbacks with a .215 batting average, 14 home runs, and 38 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks is Ryne Nelson, who is 1-1 in one start this season, with a 5.13 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 26.1 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (29-19, 17-8 Home) suffered their first sweep of the season after losing all three games of the series against the Angels at home. Following a 9-5 defeat to the Diamondbacks on Monday, the Dodgers now lost four games in a row, their longest losing streak this year. Mookie Betts led the team with two RBI last night, while Landon Knack pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs on six hits with three strikeouts and two walks. Jack Dreyer took the loss.

This season, the Dodgers average 5.77 runs per game (3rd in the MLB) on a .270/.345/.477 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.28 ERA (22nd) and 1.30 WHIP (18th). Teoscar Hernandez leads the Angels with a .306 batting average, nine home runs, and 35 RBI this season.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound for the Dodgers on Tuesday. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 5-3 record in nine starts this year with a 2.12 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 51.0 innings.

Why the Dodgers will cover

• The Dodgers have won five of their last six games against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Diamondbacks have lost seven of their last nine games against NL West opponents following a win.
• The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in five of their last six games against NL West opponents following a loss.

Total Runs Facts

• Eleven of the Dodgers’ last 12 home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Diamondbacks’ last five road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last six home games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Diamondbacks’ last 11 games as road underdogs against NL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (80).
• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.270).
• The Diamondbacks rank T3rd in the league for home runs this season (67).
• The Diamondbacks rank 3rd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.452).

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction

The teams have traded wins in the past couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H duels. In four of Los Angeles’ last five wins over Arizona, the Dodgers covered a -1.5 run line, and I am backing the hosts to do it again on Tuesday. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the best starter the Dodgers have right now, and he will be eager to respond to his previous start against the D-backs, when the Japanese allowed five runs in a loss. Ryne Nelson, on the other hand, is starting in place of injured Eduardo Rodriguez. Nelson hasn’t pitched for more than 4.0 innings in a game this year, and I believe he will last only two or three innings here as the Dodgers will hit him hard. Back the Dodgers to win and cover.

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Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (21-25, 12-15 Away) recorded their first sweep of the season as they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road, handing the Dodgers their first sweep of the year as well. On the wings of that sweep, the Angels opened the current series against the Athletics with a 4-3 win on Monday. Taylor Ward led the offense with two RBI, while Jose Soriano got the win after allowing three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and four walks across 6.0 innings of work.

This season, the Angels average 4.02 runs per game (21st in the MLB) on a .220/.281/.400 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.04 ERA (25th) and 1.49 WHIP (29th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .198 batting average, 13 home runs, and 27 RBI this season.

Kyle Hendricks will take the mound for the Angels on Tuesday. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 1-5 record in eight starts this year with a 5.18 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 41.2 innings.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (22-25, 8-14 Home) are on a six-game losing skid, their longest such streak of the year. The A’s lost four consecutive series to the Mariners, Yankees, Dodgers, and were swept by the Giants. In Game 1 of the series against the Angels, the A’s fell to a 4-3 defeat. J.T. Ginn took the loss after allowing four runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and no walks in 4.0 innings.

This year, the Athletics average 4.21 runs per game (17th in the MLB) on a .251/.313/.411 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.10 ERA (26th) and 1.48 WHIP (27th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .272 batting average, ten home runs, and 30 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Gunnar Hoglund, who is 1-1 in three starts this season, with a 3.78 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 16.2 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Five of the Athletics’ last six games as favorites against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Angels’ last three night games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last six road games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Athletics’ last eight games as favorites against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Athletics rank 29th in the league for runs allowed this season (264).
• The Athletics rank 26th in the league for ERA this season (5.10).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for steals this season (19).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (115).

Athletics vs Angels Prediction

The Athletics won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last five. Although Game 1 produced only seven runs, I am going with Over in this one. Seven of the A’s last ten games went Over, and I expect a high-scoring game because rookie Hoglund showed his inexperience and weaknesses in his latest start when he allowed four runs. Kyle Hendricks, on the other hand, surrendered 3+ runs in five of his last six starts. He will get hit early in this one. Back the Over.

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Kansas City Royals Betting Preview

The Kansas City Royals (27-22, 10-13 Away) lost three series in a row after falling to the Red Sox, Astros, and Cardinals. Following a four-game losing skid, the Royals managed to avoid being swept by the Cards with a win in Game 3, and then opened this series in San Francisco with a 3-1 victory. Vinnie Pasquantino led the offense with two RBI, while Kris Bubic got the win after allowing no runs on two hits with five strikeouts and three walks across 7.0 innings of work.

This year, the Royals average 3.31 runs per game (27th in the MLB) on a .242/.298/.363 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Royals’ staff has a 3.03 ERA (2nd) and 1.17 WHIP (5th). Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with a .228 batting average, eight home runs, and 28 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Royals is Michael Lorenzen, who is 3-4 in nine starts this season, with a 3.76 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 52.2 innings.

San Francisco Giants Betting Preview

The San Francisco Giants (28-20, 16-8 Home) lost to the Twins and Diamondbacks, but bounced back with a win over the Athletics. After sweeping the A’s, the Giants lost 3-1 in the opening game of the current series against the Kansas City Royals. Robbie Ray pitched for 7.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and one walk. Tyler Rogers took the loss.

This season, the Giants average 4.65 runs per game (10th in the MLB) on a .236/.311/.386 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Giants’ staff has a 3.35 ERA (5th) and 1.22 WHIP (11th). Wilmer Flores leads the Giants with a .257 batting average, ten home runs, and 42 RBI this season.

Hayden Birdsong will take the mound for the Giants on Tuesday. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 1-0 record in zero starts this year with a 2.31 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 23.1 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Nine of the Royals’ last 10 night games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Giants’ last eight night games 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 10 games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the last 10 games between the Royals and Giants at Oracle Park.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Giants rank T24th in the league for steals this season (25).
• The Giants rank 23rd in the league for strikeouts against this season (411).
• The Royals rank 2nd in the league for ERA this season (3.03).
• The Royals rank T2nd in the league for walks allowed this season (131).

Giants vs Royals Prediction

The Giants won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last five. Even though it’s very ungrateful to bet on Over when the Royals are involved, I am going with Over because I don’t like the starting pitchers. Michael Lorenzen allowed nine runs in his last three starts, including five home runs. He allowed a .326 BA in 43 at-bats against San Francisco. Hayden Birdsong, on the other hand, is a reliever, not a starter, and this will be his first start of the year. I don’t know how many innings he’ll stay on the mound, but I am pretty sure the Royals will score a run or two off him early on. Go with Over.

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Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies (28-18, 11-10 Away) won seven consecutive series, including the last two against the Cardinals and Pirates at home. The Phillies completed a sweep of the Pirates with a 1-0 victory on Sunday. Mick Abel got the win in his first-ever start in the MLB after allowing no runs on five hits with nine strikeouts and no walks across 6.0 innings of work.

This year, the Phillies average 4.70 runs per game (10th in the MLB) on a .256/.335/.398 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Phillies’ staff has a 3.77 ERA (14th) and 1.24 WHIP (13th). Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with a .257 batting average, 15 home runs, and 35 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Phillies is Christopher Sanchez, who is 4-1 in eight starts this season, with a 2.91 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 43.1 innings.

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies (8-38, 5-16 Home) are still without a series win this season, although they came close against the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road. Following a series-tying 14-12 victory in Game 2, the Rox fell short 1-0 in the rubber match. Chase Dollander took the loss after allowing one run on three hits with six strikeouts and two walks in 4.2 innings.

This season, the Rockies average 3.30 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .217/.286/.361 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.80 ERA (30th) and 1.60 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .299 batting average, seven home runs, and 29 RBI this season.

Kyle Freeland will take the mound for the Rockies on Monday. The 32-year-old left-hander has a 0-6 record in nine starts this year with a 6.15 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 45.1 innings.

Total Runs Facts

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

Matchup/League Facts

• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.80).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (299).
• The Phillies are one of only four teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and batting average this season.
• The Phillies rank 4th in the league for walks allowed this season (132).

Rockies vs Phillies Prediction

The Phillies won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last three they played this season, when the Phillies swept the Rockies in Philly. Eight of the last ten H2Hs  went Under, including those three duels, and I am going with another Under in this one. Kyle Freeland is struggling this season, but he still has enough time to recover and post some respectable numbers. He did register two quality starts in his last three appearances, and in his career, Freeland allowed a .213 BA in 150 at-bats against the Phillies. Christopher Sanchez allowed a .236 BA in 55 at-bats against the Rockies, who are not batting well against southpaws this season, averaging a .206 BA in 399 at-bats. Go with Under.

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Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers (31-16, 14-11 Away) bounced back from a series loss to the Rangers with a sweep of the Red Sox and a series win against the Blue Jays. In the most recent 3-2 victory in Toronto, Spencer Torkelson drove in all three runs, while Jackson Jobe got the win after allowing two runs on six hits with five strikeouts and two walks across 6.0 innings of work.

This season, the Tigers average 5.38 runs per game (4th in the MLB) on a .260/.333/.424 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Tigers’ staff has a 3.21 ERA (4th) and 1.16 WHIP (4th). Spencer Torkelson leads the Tigers with a .244 batting average, 12 home runs, and 38 RBI this season.

Keider Montero will take the mound for the Tigers on Monday. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 1-1 record in four starts this year with a 4.68 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 25.0 innings.

St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals (26-21, 15-6 Home) are in excellent form right now. They have won 12 of the previous 14 games and are on a seven-series winning streak. The Cards failed to sweep the Royals in the latest series, though, losing 2-1. Matthew Liberatore pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on six hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Chris Roycroft took the loss.

This year, the Cardinals average 4.77 runs per game (8th in the MLB) on a .262/.334/.404 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Cardinals’ staff has a 3.72 ERA (12th) and 1.22 WHIP (10th). Willson Contreras leads the Cardinals with a .249 batting average, six home runs, and 26 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Cardinals is Sonny Gray, who is 4-1 in nine starts this season, with a 4.50 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 50.0 innings.

Why the Cardinals will beat the Tigers

• The Cardinals have won seven of their last eight games against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have lost each of their last four night games against NL Central opponents following a win.
• The Cardinals have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five night games following a win.
• The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three road games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Tigers’ last 10 night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Cardinals’ last five games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Tigers’ last nine road games against NL Central opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Cardinals’ last nine night games against AL Central opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Cardinals rank 29th in the league for strikeouts this season (330).
• The Cardinals rank 2nd in the league for home runs allowed this season (35).
• The Tigers rank 4th in the league for hits this season (418).
• The Tigers rank 4th in the league for RBIs this season (241).

Cardinals vs Tigers Prediction

The Tigers won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last six. I am backing the Cardinals in this one because of Sonny Gray and a favorable pitching matchup. Gray struggled in his last start against Philly, and I am sure he will bounce back on Monday. Sonny allowed a .177 BA in 62 at-bats against the Tigers. Keider Montero, on the other hand, allowed 3+ runs in three of his four starts this year. The Cards wills core 3+ off him in the opening five innings. Go with the Cardinals.

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Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview

The Baltimore Orioles (15-30, 7-15 Away) are playing their worst baseball of the season after losing the last six games. Following a series win over the Los Angeles Angels, the Orioles were swept in back-to-back series by the Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals. In the latest 10-4 defeat to the Nats, Cedric Mullins led the offense with two RBI, while Zach Eflin took the loss after allowing eight runs on ten hits with four strikeouts and no walks in 5.1 innings.

This year, the Orioles average 3.76 runs per game (25th in the MLB) on a .231/.298/.388 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Orioles’ staff has a 5.52 ERA (29th) and 1.47 WHIP (27th). Cedric Mullins leads the Orioles with a .227 batting average, nine home runs, and 27 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Orioles is Dean Kremer, who is 3-5 in nine starts this season, with a 5.36 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 50.1 innings.

Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers (22-25, 13-9 Home) lost three series in a row after falling to the Rays, Guardians, and Twins. The Brewers were facing a sweep by the Twins at home after losing the opening two games of that series, but avoided it with a 5-2 victory on Sunday. Isaac Collins and Sal Frelick led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Freddy Peralta got the win after allowing one run on three hits with five strikeouts and two walks across 5.0 innings of work.

This season, the Brewers average 4.21 runs per game (16th in the MLB) on a .228/.305/.343 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Brewers’ staff has a 4.14 ERA (19th) and 1.32 WHIP (20th). Christian Yelich leads the Brewers with a .199 batting average, seven home runs, and 26 RBI this season.

Quinn Priester will take the mound for the Brewers on Monday. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 1-2 record in six starts this year with a 4.59 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 33.1 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Brewers’ last six night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Nine of the Orioles’ last 10 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 eight of the Orioles’ last nine night games against NL Central opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Brewers’ last seven games against AL East opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Brewers rank T27th in the league for home runs this season (37).
• The Brewers rank T27th in the league for doubles this season (59).
• The Orioles rank 29th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.276).
• The Orioles rank 27th in the league for walks this season (126).

Brewers vs Orioles Prediction

The Brewers won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last seven. Even though only two of Milwaukee’s last ten games went Over, I am going with Over in this one because of the pitching matchup. Dean Kremer allowed 16 runs in his last five starts, and I am sure the Brewers will score 3+ runs off him in the opening five innings. Kremer allowed a .321 BA in 28 at-bats against Milwaukee. Quinn Priester posted a couple of strong starts, allowing only a run in each, but surrendered 14 runs in three starts before. I expect both offenses to score multiple runs early on and give us a high-scoring game.

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Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies (8-37, 3-21 Away) snapped a four-game losing skid with a 14-12 victory in Game 2 of the series against the Diamondbacks. Prior to this series, the Rox lost to the Giants, Tigers, Padres, and Rangers. They failed to score in an 8-0 defeat in Game 1 in Phoenix, but responded magnificently with a season-high 14 runs. Hunter Goodman and Kyle Farmer led the offense with four RBI apiece, while German Marquez pitched for 3.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing seven runs (five earned) on seven hits with one strikeout and three walks. Jake Bird was credited with the win.

This season, the Rockies average 3.14 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .213/.281/.347 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.80 ERA (30th) and 1.60 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .300 batting average, seven home runs, and 29 RBI this season.

Chase Dollander will take the mound for the Rockies on Sunday. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 2-4 record in seven starts this year with a 6.88 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 34.0 innings.

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks (24-22, 12-13 Home) lost the series to the Phillies and Mets, split with the Dodgers, and then beat the San Francisco Giants. After a convincing 8-0 win over the Rockies in Game 1 of this series, the D-backs allowed a season-high 14 runs in last night’s 14-12 defeat. Eugenio Suarez led the team with three RBI, while Zac Gallen pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing six runs on eight hits with five strikeouts and two walks. Ryan Thompson took the loss.

This year, the Diamondbacks average 5.11 runs per game (5th in the MLB) on a .255/.336/.446 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Diamondbacks’ staff has a 4.60 ERA (24th) and 1.33 WHIP (22nd). Eugenio Suarez leads the Diamondbacks with a .220 batting average, 14 home runs, and 37 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks is Merrill Kelly, who is 4-2 in nine starts this season, with a 3.71 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 51.0 innings.

Why the Diamondbacks will cover

• The Diamondbacks have won each of their last 11 day games against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Rockies have lost each of their last 10 day games against National League opponents following a win.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine day games at Chase Field following a win.
• The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last eight day games against the Rockies following a home loss.
• The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in nine of their last 10 day games against the Rockies at Chase Field.
• The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 day games against the Rockies at Chase Field.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Rockies’ last seven games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Diamondbacks’ last three day games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last six Sunday games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Rockies’ last six games against National League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Diamondbacks rank 3rd in the league for on-base percentage this season (.338).
• The Diamondbacks rank 3rd in the league for walks this season (180).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.90).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (292).

Diamondbacks vs Rockies Prediction

The Diamondbacks won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Rockies were better in three of the last five. I am having my doubts about Chase Dollander, who is a talented young pitcher but rather inconsistent in his first season in the majors. I am going with the D-backs and Merrill Kelly, who has excellent numbers against the Rockies in his career. Kelly allowed a .192 BA in 99 at-bats against Colorado, and he surrendered more than two runs only once in his last seven starts. Back the diamondbacks to win and cover the run line.

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Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (22-24, 14-11 Away) lost eight of the last ten games, losing the series to the Mariners, Yankees, and Dodgers in the process. The A’s will add another series loss after scoring just one run in two games against the San Francisco Giants. Following a 9-1 loss, they fell short 1-0 in extra innings last night. Luis Severino pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on four hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Mason Miller took the loss.

This year, the Athletics average 4.38 runs per game (14th in the MLB) on a .256/.315/.423 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.28 ERA (26th) and 1.51 WHIP (29th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .278 batting average, ten home runs, and 30 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Jeffrey Springs, who is 5-3 in nine starts this season, with a 4.27 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 46.1 innings.

San Francisco Giants Betting Preview

The San Francisco Giants (27-19, 15-7 Home) beat the Chicago Cubs and then were swept by the Twins and lost the series to the Diamondbacks. The Giants are back to winning ways after a couple of victories over the Athletics in the current series. In Saturday’s 1-0 victory, Wilmer Flores drew a game-winning walk with bases loaded in the 10th inning, while Landen Roupp pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks. Camilo Doval was credited with the win.

This season, the Giants average 4.84 runs per game (8th in the MLB) on a .239/.315/.393 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Giants’ staff has a 3.48 ERA (8th) and 1.23 WHIP (12th). Wilmer Flores leads the Giants with a .263 batting average, ten home runs, and 42 RBI this season.

Justin Verlander will take the mound for the Giants on Sunday. The 42-year-old right-hander has a 0-3 record in nine starts this year with a 4.31 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 48.0 innings.

Why the Giants will beat the Athletics

• The Giants have won each of their last six day games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Athletics have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs following an extra innings loss.
• The Giants have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games at Oracle Park.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs following an extra innings loss.
• The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in eight of their last nine Sunday games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Giants have led after 5 innings in four of their last five day games.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Athletics’ last nine games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Six of the Giants’ last seven games as favorites against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Giants’ last nine day games against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Athletics’ last six games at Oracle Park.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Giants rank 8th in the league for runs scored this season (219).
• The Giants rank T8th in the league for RBIs this season (209).
• The Athletics rank 28th in the league for steals this season (20).
• The Athletics rank T28th in the league for hits allowed this season (428).

Giants vs Athletics Prediction

The Giants won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last five. Justin Verlander is still looking for his first win as a Giant, and I am backing him to get it on Sunday. The timing is right for him to get it, as the A’s are on a four-game losing streak and not playing well offensively, scoring just one run in this series. Verlander allowed a .206 BA in 63 at-bats against the Athletics in his career. Although I am not ignoring the fact that Jeffrey Springs posted three strong starts recently, allowing only three runs in the process, I am going with Verlander and the Giants.

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Minnesota Twins Betting Preview

The Minnesota Twins (26-20, 11-14 Away) are playing their best baseball of the season and are currently on a 13-game winning streak. Minnesota beat the Red Sox and swept the Orioles (twice) and Giants before defeating the Brewers in the opening two games of this series. The Twins kept the Brewers off the scoreboard for the second time in a 7-0 victory. They haven’t conceded a run in 33 consecutive innings, which is a new franchise record! Last night, Brooks Lee led the offense with two RBI, while Pablo Lopez got the win after allowing no runs on two hits with six strikeouts and two walks across 6.0 innings of work.

This year, the Twins average 4.11 runs per game (17th in the MLB) on a .239/.308/.376 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Twins’ staff has a 3.23 ERA (3rd) and 1.15 WHIP (3rd). Byron Buxton leads the Twins with a .261 batting average, ten home runs, and 27 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Twins is Zebby Matthews, who will start for the first time this season.

Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers (21-25, 12-9 Home) lost seven of the last nine games. After series defeats to the Astros, Rays, and Guardians, the Brewers failed to score in both duels against Minnesota. The Brewers haven’t scored a single run in four of their previous five games. On Saturday, Tobias Myers took the loss after allowing four runs on 11 hits with four strikeouts and no walks in 3.2 innings.

This season, the Brewers average 4.29 runs per game (15th in the MLB) on a .231/.308/.351 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Brewers’ staff has a 4.13 ERA (19th) and 1.32 WHIP (20th). Christian Yelich leads the Brewers with a .196 batting average, seven home runs, and 26 RBI this season.

Freddy Peralta will take the mound for the Twins on Sunday. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 4-3 record in nine starts this year with a 2.66 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 50.2 innings.

Why the Brewers will beat the Twins

• The Brewers have won five of their last six home games against American League opponents following a home loss.
• The Twins have lost each of their last three day games against NL Central opponents.
• The Brewers have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 day games following a loss.
• The Twins have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games against National League opponents.
• The Twins have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven road day games.
• The Brewers have led after 5 innings in six of their last seven games as home favorites against American League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Brewers’ last eight games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Twins’ last eight 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 Twins’ last nine road games against NL Central opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Brewers’ last five day games at American Family Field.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Brewers rank T26th in the league for home runs this season (37).
• The Brewers rank 26th in the league for walks allowed this season (172).
• The Twins rank 3rd in the league for ERA this season (3.15).
• The Twins rank 5th in the league for strikeouts this season (414).

Brewers vs Twins Prediction

The teams have traded wins in the last couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H encounters. It’s hard to expect the Twins to register another shutout game, especially with Zebby Matthews on the mound. Matthews hasn’t started a game this year, and last season, he posted a 6.69 ERA in 37.2 innings. It’s time for the Brewers to shake off their poor hitting form and score multiple runs off Matthews. Freddy Peralta, on the other hand, allowed more than two runs only twice this season, and he allowed a .161 BA in 31 at-bats against the Twins. Back the Brewers to win.

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St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals (26-20, 11-14 Away) are going through their best period of the season, during which they won six straight series, and will add another one after defeating the Royals in the opening two games of this series. The Cards swept the Pirates and Nationals along the way and then secured 10-3 and 1-0 victories against the Royals. In last night’s 1-0 W, Miles Mikolas got the win after allowing no runs on two hits with four strikeouts and two walks across 6.0 innings of work.

This season, the Cardinals average 4.93 runs per game (6th in the MLB) on a .264/.338/.408 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Cardinals’ staff has a 3.83 ERA (12th) and 1.23 WHIP (11th). Lars Nootbaar leads the Cardinals with a .254 batting average, seven home runs, and 24 RBI this season.

Matthew Liberatore will take the mound for the Cardinals on Sunday. The 25-year-old left-hander has a 3-3 record in eight starts this year with a 3.11 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in 46.1 innings.

Kansas City Royals Betting Preview

The Kansas City Royals (25-22, 16-9 Home) were on a good run of seven wins, but now they have lost six of the previous eight games. Following series losses to the Red Sox and Astros, the Royals fell to the Cardinals in the opening two games of the current series. Last night, Kansas City failed to score for the fifth time this year in a 1-0 defeat. Noah Cameron took the loss after allowing one run on two hits with three strikeouts and no walks in 6.1 innings.

This year, the Royals average 3.41 runs per game (27th in the MLB) on a .242/.299/.363 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Royals’ staff has a 3.16 ERA (2nd) and 1.18 WHIP (8th). Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with a .221 batting average, seven home runs, and 26 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Royals is Michael Wacha, who is 3-4 in nine starts this season, with a 2.96 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 51.2 innings.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Cardinals’ last four road games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the last six games between the Cardinals and Royals have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 14 of the Royals’ last 15 games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Cardinals’ last seven day games against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Royals rank 29th in the league for walks this season (119).
• The Royals rank 2nd in the league for ERA this season (3.11).
• The Cardinals rank 3rd in the league for hits this season (409).
• The Cardinals rank T28th in the league for triples this season (1).

Royals vs Cardinals Prediction

The teams have traded victories in the past couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H duels. The Cards won three of the last four and were better in Game 1 and Game 2 of this series. Seven of St. Louis’ last ten games went Under, which was the case in six of Kansas City’s previous ten games. Matthew Liberatore hasn’t allowed more than two runs in each of his last six starts, while Michael Wacha registered two shutouts in his previous four starts. The Royals are not great against southpaws this year; they have a .237 BA in 334 at-bats. Back the Under.

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Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets (62-28-4, 45-49 ATS) not only lost their home-ice advantage with a loss in Game 1 of the current series against the Dallas Stars, but they later lost both road games. Although Winnipeg clawed back in the series with a 4-0 win in Game 5 to stay alive, the Jets are facing elimination again. Nikolaj Ehlers led the team with a pair of goals, while Mark Scheifele and Vladislav Namestnikov also scored. Connor Hellebuyck registered a shutout as he stopped all 22 shots he faced. 

The Jets average 2.83 goals per game this postseason (9th), while they allow 3.17 GPG (11th). Kyle Connor leads the team with 16 points (5 G and 11 A). Mark Scheifele contributes 10 points (4 G and 6 A), while Neal Pionk has 7 points (1 G and 6 A).

Connor Hellebuyck (6-6-0) will likely take his place in the cage for the Jets on Saturday against the Jets. The 31-year-old is allowing 3.18 goals per game this playoffs with a .863 SV% and two shutouts.

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars (57-31-6, 44-50 ATS) have the matchpoint No. 2 on Saturday against the Jets after winning three of the first five games in the series. The Stars had a 3-1 lead prior to Game 5, but for the second time in the series, they lost 4-0. Jake Oettinger saved 31 of 34 shots he faced, while the offense failed to score for the third time this playoffs.

The Stars score 2.67 goals per game on average in the playoffs (10th), while they concede 3.08 GPG (8th). This postseason, Mikko Rantanen leads the team with 19 points (10 G and 9 A). Roope Hintz has 10 points (5 G and 10 A), while Thomas Harley chips in with 9 points (3 G and 6 A).

Jake Oettinger (7-5-0) is expected to start for the Stars at the goal on Saturday against the Jets. The 26-year-old is allowing 2.60 goals per game this playoffs with a .916 SV% and no shutouts.

Total Goals Facts

• Twelve of the last 13 games between the Jets and Stars have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Jets’ last five night games against the Stars following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Stars’ last five games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 11 of the Jets’ last 15 road games against Western Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dallas Stars rank 6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.71).
• The Dallas Stars are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
• The Winnipeg Jets rank T3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.35).
• The Winnipeg Jets are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.

Stars vs Jets Prediction

The Jets won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, and lead this season’s series 5-4. For the second straight game, the Jets play with their backs against the wall, and I am not sure who will emerge victorious on Saturday. One thing I do know is that we’re going to have a tight, low-scoring affair, which was the case in four of five games of the series. Interestingly, the Jets shut the Stars out in both wins, and even though I don’t think it will happen here, I am going with Under.

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Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (18-25, 9-15 Away) beat the Toronto Blue Jays and then lost the series to the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres. Surprisingly, they opened this rivalry series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-2 road victory on Friday. Zach Neto, Nolan Schanuel, and Yoan Moncada led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Jack Kochanowicz got the win after allowing one run on five hits with five strikeouts and four walks across 6.2 innings of work.

This year, the Angels average 3.81 runs per game (24th in the MLB) on a .216/.277/.387 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.02 ERA (25th) and 1.49 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .195 batting average, ten home runs, and 22 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Angels is Tyler Anderson, who is 2-1 in eight starts this season, with a 2.58 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 45.1 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (29-16, 17-5 Home) spent the previous three series on the road, and defeated the Braves and Marlins, while they split with the Diamondbacks. Back home, the Dodgers lost the opening game of the series against the Angels, 6-2. Dustin May took the loss after allowing four runs on six hits with eight strikeouts and two walks in 5.0 innings.

This season, the Dodgers average 5.76 runs per game (2nd in the MLB) on a .271/.346/.479 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 3.98 ERA (16th) and 1.28 WHIP (16th). Freddie Freeman leads the Dodgers with a .358 batting average, nine home runs, and 34 RBI this season.

Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for the Dodgers on Saturday. The 37-year-old left-hander will get his first start of the season as he recovers from left toe surgery.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Dodgers’ last nine games as home favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Three of the Angels’ last four road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Angels’ last eight games as underdogs.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Dodgers’ last six night games against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.271).
• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for slugging percentage this season (.479).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (104).
• The Angels rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (55).

Dodgers vs Angels Prediction

The Dodgers won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters. Six of the last ten H2H duels went Under, and I am going with another Under here despite the fact that the Dodgers are starting Kershaw, who just recovered from a lengthy injury. Kershaw likely won’t last more than three or four innings, but the Angels are not good against southpaws this year. They have a .183 BA in 202 at-bats against the lefties this season. Tyler Anderson, on the other hand, hasn’t allowed more than three runs in a game yet, and although I don’t like the Angels’ bullpen, I am going with Under here.

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Seattle Mariners Betting Preview

The Seattle Mariners (24-19, 11-8 Away) defeated the Athletics and then were swept by the Blue Jays and lost the series to the Yankees at home. After losing five of six games, the Mariners responded with a 5-1 win in Game 1 of the current series against the Padres. Cal Raleigh and Rowdy Tellez led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Logan Evans got the win after allowing no runs on seven hits with three strikeouts and one walk across 6.0 innings of work.

This season, the Mariners average 4.79 runs per game (9th in the MLB) on a .240/.328/.403 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Mariners’ staff has a 3.84 ERA (13th) and 1.33 WHIP (21st). Cal Raleigh leads the Mariners with a .250 batting average, 14 home runs, and 30 RBI this season.

Emerson Hancock will take the mound for the Mariners on Saturday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 1-2 record in six starts this year with a 6.91 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 28.2 innings.

San Diego Padres Betting Preview

The San Diego Padres (27-16, 16-6 Home) beat the Rockies and Angels in response to a series loss to the New York Yankees. Surprisingly, the Friars lost the opening game of the series against the Seattle Mariners. In Friday’s 5-1 defeat, Stephen Kolek took the loss after allowing five runs on eight hits with four strikeouts and one walk in 5.0 innings.

This year, the Padres average 4.58 runs per game (13th in the MLB) on a .263/.331/.399 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Padres’ staff has a 3.34 ERA (6th) and 1.17 WHIP (6th). Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the Padres with a .307 batting average, 11 home runs, and 26 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Padres is Nick Pivetta, who is 5-2 in eight starts this season, with a 3.05 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 44.1 innings.

Why the Padres will cover

• The Mariners have lost each of their last four games against NL West opponents following a win.
• The Padres have won each of their last three games against AL West opponents following a home loss.
• The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five night games following a road win.
• The Padres have covered the run line in six of their last seven games at Petco Park against teams that held a winning record.
• The Mariners have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five road games against NL West opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Four of the Mariners’ last five games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Padres’ last nine home games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 15 of the Mariners’ last 17 road games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Padres’ last seven games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Padres rank 3rd in the league for batting average this season (.263).
• The Padres rank 3rd in the league for opponent batting average this season (.218).
• 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.

Padres vs Mariners Prediction

The Mariners won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including six of the last seven. However, I am going with the Padres in this one because of the starting matchup. Both Nick Pivetta and Emerson Hancock struggled in their respective latest starts, but it’s clear who’s the better pitcher here, and I believe Pivetta will bounce back with a commanding display on Saturday. He already has three shutouts this season, while Hancock surrendered 12 runs in his last three starts. Back San Diego to win and cover the run line.

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Houston Astros Betting Preview

The Houston Astros (23-21, 8-12 Away) bounced back from series losses to the White Sox and Brewers with wins against the Reds and Royals. The Astros then opened this rivarly series against the Rangers with a 1-0 loss but responded with a 6-3 victory, thanks to a six-run 7th inning. Christian Walker led the offense with three RBI, while Lance McCullers Jr. pitched for 4.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs (none earned) on four hits with two strikeouts and a walk. Kaleb Ort was credited with the win.

This year, the Astros average 4.09 runs per game (19th in the MLB) on a .249/.320/.376  triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Astros’ staff has a 3.35 ERA (7th) and 1.12 WHIP (1st). Jeremy Pena leads the Astros with a .306 batting average, six home runs, and 23 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Astros is Ronel Blanco, who is 3-3 in eight starts this season, with a 4.04 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 42.1 innings.

Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Texas Rangers (24-22, 16-9 Home) defeated the Tigers, swept the Rockies, and opened the series against the Astros with a 1-0 win to make it six in a row for the first time this year. However, the Astros prevented them from their seventh consecutive win on Friday. In last night’s 6-3 defeat, Jonah Heim led the team with two RBI, while Nathan Eovaldi pitched for 5.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on two hits with five strikeouts and three walks. Shawn Armstrong took the loss.

This season, the Rangers average 3.43 runs per game (26th in the MLB) on a .228/.289/.369 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.35 ERA (7th) and 1.12 WHIP (1st). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .225 batting average, six home runs, and 24 RBI this season.

Tyler Mahle will take the mound for the Rangers on Saturday. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 4-1 record in nine starts this year with a 1.47 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 49.0 innings.

Why the Rangers will beat the Astros

• The Astros have lost each of their last six games against AL West opponents following a win.
• The Rangers have won each of their last 13 Saturday games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
• The Astros have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five road games following a road win.
• The Rangers have covered the run line in four of their last five night games following a home loss.
• The Rangers have led after 3 innings in six of their last eight games as favorites.
• The Rangers have led after 5 innings in six of their last eight games as favorites.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Astros’ last seven games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Three of the Rangers’ last four games as favorites against the Astros have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Astros’ last nine games as road underdogs against AL West opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the last eight night games between the Astros and Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Rangers rank 28th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.289).
• The Rangers rank T3rd in the league for home runs allowed this season (37).
• The Astros rank 4th in the league for runs allowed this season (157).
• The Astros rank 26th in the league for steals this season (22).

Rangers vs Astros Prediction

The Astros have won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. In this one, though, I am backing the Rangers to win because of Tyler Mahle, who has been lights out this season. Mahle is having the best season of his career. He hasn’t allowed more than two runs in a game yet, and I doubt he will on Saturday. Mahle allowed a .217 BA in 46 at-bats against the Astros. Ronel Blanco, on the other hand, displayed his best performance of the season in his previous start against the Reds, but he has already surrendered 3+ runs in five starts. Go with the Rangers.

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