Nikos Lagouretos – Sports Chat Place https://sportschatplace.com Free NFL Picks, NBA Picks, College Football Picks, NHL Picks, MLB Picks, Betting Odds, Predictions Thu, 22 May 2025 11:12:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://sportschatplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/apple-icon-180x180-1-150x150.png Nikos Lagouretos – Sports Chat Place https://sportschatplace.com 32 32 Braves vs Nationals Prediction 5/22/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/braves-vs-nationals-prediction/ Thu, 22 May 2025 10:07:25 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7547180 The Atlanta Braves are visiting the Washington Nationals on Thursday, May 22nd at the Nationals Park in the second game of this series, with the Nationals having a 1-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Braves vs Nationals Prediction. We will examine: …

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]]> The Atlanta Braves are visiting the Washington Nationals on Thursday, May 22nd at the Nationals Park in the second game of this series, with the Nationals having a 1-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Braves vs Nationals Prediction. We will examine:

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 4th 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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]]> Braves vs Nationals Prediction 5/22/25 MLB Picks Today | Sports Chat Place nonadult Phillies vs Rockies Prediction 5/22/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/phillies-vs-rockies-prediction-2/ Thu, 22 May 2025 08:59:05 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7547176 The Philadelphia Phillies are visiting the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, May 22nd at the Coors Field in the fourth game of this series, with the Phillies having a 3-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Phillies vs Rockies Prediction. We will examine: …

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]]> The Philadelphia Phillies are visiting the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, May 22nd at the Coors Field in the fourth game of this series, with the Phillies having a 3-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Phillies vs Rockies Prediction. We will examine:

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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]]> Phillies vs Rockies Prediction 5/22/25 MLB Picks Today | Sports Chat Place nonadult Angels vs Athletics Prediction 5/21/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/angels-vs-athletics-prediction-2/ Wed, 21 May 2025 11:38:07 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7547121 The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the Athletics on Wednesday, May 21st at the Sutter Health Park in the third game of this series, with the Angels having a 2-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Athletics Prediction. We will …

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]]> The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the Athletics on Wednesday, May 21st at the Sutter Health Park in the third game of this series, with the Angels having a 2-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Athletics Prediction. We will examine:

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 4th 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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]]> Angels vs Athletics Prediction 5/21/25 MLB Picks Today | Sports Chat Place nonadult Royals vs Giants Prediction 5/21/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/royals-vs-giants-prediction-2/ Wed, 21 May 2025 10:13:44 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7547118 The Kansas City Royals are visiting the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, May 21st at the Oracle Park in the third game of this series, with both teams being tied 1-1 wins. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Royals vs Giants Prediction. We …

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]]> The Kansas City Royals are visiting the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, May 21st at the Oracle Park in the third game of this series, with both teams being tied 1-1 wins. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Royals vs Giants Prediction. We will examine:

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 4th 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 5th-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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]]> Royals vs Giants Prediction 5/21/25 MLB Picks Today | Sports Chat Place nonadult Phillies vs Rockies Prediction 5/20/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/phillies-vs-rockies-prediction/ Tue, 20 May 2025 09:24:02 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7547051 The Philadelphia Phillies are visiting the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 20th at the Coors Field in the second game of this series, with the Phillies having a 1-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Phillies vs Rockies Prediction. We will examine: …

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]]> The Philadelphia Phillies are visiting the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 20th at the Coors Field in the second game of this series, with the Phillies having a 1-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Phillies vs Rockies Prediction. We will examine:

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 8-39 record this season and are sitting in last place in the NL West. The Rockies have a 5-17 home record and are 20-26 in over/under. They are coming off a 3-9 home defeat by the Phillies, and are 1-6 in their last 7 games. Over is 7-0 in their last 7 home games, and they are playing the Cubs and the Yankees next.

The Rockies have a .217 batting average this season, a .284 OBP, and a .361 Slugging percentage. Colorado’s pitching staff has a 5.85 ERA and 1.61 WHIP.  Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with 49 hits, adding a team-high 29 RBI, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .292 batting average. Jordan Beck adds a team-high 8 home runs.

Antonio Senzatela (R) will take the mound for the Rockies, and he has a 1-7 record, 6.39 ERA, and 1.99 WHIP. He has been even worse at home, with a 7.65 ERA in his four home starts, and he has given up 4+ runs in six of his last seven starts. His previous start against the Phillies this season was a shutout performance in 5.1 innings pitched. Antonio Senzatela has a 0-3 record with an ERA of 3.71 and 19 strikeouts in 7 appearances versus the Phillies in his career.

Philadelphia Phillies Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies have a 29-18 record this season and are sitting in first place in the NL East. They have a 12-10 road record and are 21-25 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-3 road victory over the Rockies, and are 7-2 in their last 9 games. They are playing the Athletics and the Braves next.

The Phillies have a .260 batting average this season, a .337 OBP, and a .407 Slugging percentage. Philly’s pitching staff has a 3.76 ERA and 1.23 WHIP.  Trea Turner leads the Phillies with 56 hits and in batting average with .303, while Kyle Schwarber leads the team with 36 RBI and a team-high 16 home runs.

Jesus Luzardo (L) will take the mound for the Phillies, and he has a 4-0 record, 2.00 ERA, and 1.19 WHIP. He has been very good at home, with a 1.99 ERA in five home starts, and he has given up 2 runs or less in eight of his nine starts this season. Jesús Luzardo has a record of 0-1 with an ERA of 6.75 and 22 strikeouts in 4 appearances against the Rockies in his career.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

  • The Rockies have won five of their last six games as underdogs against the Phillies following a home loss.
  • The Phillies have lost eight of their last nine games at Coors Field following a road win.
  • The Rockies have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 games against the Phillies following a home loss.
  • The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as favorites against National League opponents following a road win.
  • The Phillies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four road games against NL West opponents.
  • The Phillies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six road games against NL West opponents.
  • The Phillies have lost the first inning in three of their last four road games against NL West opponents.

Why the Philadelphia Phillies will win

  • The Phillies have won each of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Rockies have lost each of their last seven night games at Coors Field following a loss.
  • The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight home games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Phillies have covered the run line each of their last five games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six night games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Phillies have led after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 games against National League opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Rockies’ last seven home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Four of the Phillies’ last five games as favorites against the Rockies have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Rockies’ last eight night games at Coors Field.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Phillies’ last four 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 (462).
  • The Phillies rank 1st in the league for strikeouts this season (459).
  • The Phillies rank 4th in the league for walks allowed this season (132).

Phillies vs Rockies Prediction

The Phillies are 8-2 in their last 10 overall meetings against the Rockies, but the Rockies are 3-2 in their last 5 meetings in Colorado. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings.

In this Phillies vs Rockies Prediction, the Phillies are coming as huge -275 road favorites. The Phillies are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, and the Rockies have the worst record in the MLB. Senzatela has been terrible this season, and his advanced metrics indicate that he is even worse, as he has a 7.42 expected ERA. The pitching difference is huge in this matchup as Luzardo is looking sharp so far, so I like the Phillies to have full control after the 5 innings of this game. Take the Philadelphia Phillies on the runline in the first 5 innings.

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]]> Phillies vs Rockies Prediction 5/20/25 MLB Picks Today | Sports Chat Place nonadult Tigers vs Cardinals Prediction 5/20/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/tigers-vs-cardinals-prediction/ Tue, 20 May 2025 08:47:38 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7547049 The Detroit Tigers are visiting the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, May 20th at the Busch Stadium in the second game of this series, with the Cardinals having a 1-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Tigers vs Cardinals Prediction. We will …

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]]> The Detroit Tigers are visiting the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, May 20th at the Busch Stadium in the second game of this series, with the Cardinals having a 1-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Tigers vs Cardinals Prediction. We will examine:

The St. Louis Cardinals’ recent form and player performance

The Detroit Tigers’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Saint Louis Cardinals

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Detroit Tigers

Recent betting trends in games played between the Detroit Tigers vs Saint Louis Cardinals

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Detroit Tigers vs Saint Louis Cardinals game

St. Louis Cardinals Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have a 27-21 record this season and are sitting in second place in the NL Central. The Cardinals have a 16-6 home record and are 25-22 in over/under. They are coming off an 11-4 home victory over the Tigers, and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. Under is 6-3 in their last 9 games, and are playing the Diamondbacks and the Orioles next.

The Cardinals have a .266 batting average this season, a .337 OBP, and a .409 Slugging percentage. Saint Louis’ pitching staff has a 3.68 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. Brendan Donovan leads the Cardinals with 61 hits and a team-high .337 batting average, while Wilson Contreras leads the team in RBI, with 27.

Erick Fedde (R) will take the mound for the Cardinals, and he has a 3-3 record, 3.44 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP. He has been weaker at home with a 4.76 ERA in four home starts, but he is coming off back-to-back shutout starts, with zero earned runs across 14.2 innings pitched versus the Nationals and the Phillies. Erick Fedde has a 0-1 record with an ERA of 3.09 and 10 strikeouts in 2 appearances versus the Tigers in his career.

Detroit Tigers Preview

The Detroit Tigers have a 31-17 record this season and are sitting in first place in the AL Central. The Tigers have a 14-12 road record and are 24-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 4-11 road defeat by the Cardinals, and are now 5-2 in their last 7 games. Over is 6-2-2 in their last 9 games and are playing the Guardians and the Giants next.

The Tigers have a .260 batting average this season, a .332 OBP, and a .422 slugging percentage. Detroit’s pitching staff has a 3.36 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. Riley Greene leads the Tigers with 50 hits, while Spencer Torkelson leads the team in RBI, with 38, adding a team-high 12 home runs.  Kerry Carpenter is the team’s best hitter with a .284 batting average.

Tarik Skubal (L) will take the mound for the Tigers, and he has a 4-2 record, 2.67 ERA, and 0.93 WHIP. He has been slightly weaker on the road with a 3.04 ERA across four road starts, and he is coming off his worst start of the season, where he gave up 5 runs in 6.1 innings pitched against the Red Sox. Tarik Skubal is 0-1 with an ERA of 7.71 and 17 strikeouts in 3 appearances against the Cardinals in his career.

Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win

  • The Cardinals have won each of their last seven games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
  • The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Cardinals have covered the run line in each of their last nine games as underdogs.
  • The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as favorites.
  • The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four road games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Cardinals have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games against the Tigers at Busch Stadium.
  • The Cardinals have won the first inning in three of their last four home games against AL Central opponents.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

  • The Tigers have won each of their last eight games as road favorites against National League opponents.
  • The Cardinals have lost four of their last five night games against AL Central opponents following a home win.
  • The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as road favorites against National League opponents.
  • The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last three games against the Tigers following a win.
  • The Tigers have won the first inning in three of their last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games as road favorites.
  • The Tigers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games as favorites against NL Central opponents.

Total Runs Facts

  • Seven of the Cardinals’ last eight games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • Each of the Tigers’ last five night games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Cardinals’ last eight Tuesday games.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Tigers’ last six night games.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Cardinals rank 2nd in the league for hits this season (437).
  • The Cardinals rank 2nd in the league for doubles this season (96).
  • The Tigers rank 29th in the league for steals this season (20).
  • The Tigers rank 4th in the league for runs scored this season (257).

Tigers vs Cardinals Prediction

The Tigers are 7-4 in their last 11 overall meetings against the Cardinals, and both teams are tied 3-3 in their last 6 meetings in Saint Louis. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.

In this Tigers vs Cardinals Prediction, the Tigers are coming as -180 home favorites. The Tigers are rightfully favored, as they have a better overall record and are putting their ace on the mound for this game. The Tigers also have a better bullpen and a better batting average.

Skubal has struggled against Saint Louis bats historically, and Fedde is coming off two shutout starts. The Cardinals have been very strong at home and in extremely good form lately, so there is value with the home dog in this game. You can take the Cardinals at +0.5 runs on the first 5 innings for plus money, which offers extreme value. Take the St. Louis Cardinals a +0.5 runs in the F5 innings in this one.

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]]> St. Louis Cardinals vs Detroit Tigers 5/20/25 MLB Pick & Prediction | MLB Betting Tips nonadult Angels vs Athletics Prediction 5/19/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/angels-vs-athletics-prediction/ Mon, 19 May 2025 09:18:41 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7547005 The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the Athletics on Monday, May 19th at the Sutter Health Park in the opening game of this series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Athletics Prediction. We will examine: The Athletics’ recent form and player …

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]]> The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the Athletics on Monday, May 19th at the Sutter Health Park in the opening game of this series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Athletics Prediction. We will examine:

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 22-25 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place in the AL West. The Athletics have an 8-13 home record and are 24-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-3 road defeat by the Giants, and are 2-9 in their last 11 games. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 games, and they are playing the Phillies and the Astros next.

The Athletics have a .251 batting average this season, a .311 OBP, and a .414 Slugging percentage. Athletics’ pitching staff has a 5.21 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 60 hits and a team-high .337 batting average, while Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 30 RBI, and Brent Booker adds a team-high 10 home runs.

J.T. Ginn (R) will take the mound for the Athletics, and he has a 1-1 record, 4.61 ERA, and 1.54 WHIP. He has a 4.00 home ERA and has given up 3 runs in just 7.4 innings pitched across his last two starts. This will be his first career start against the Angels.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 20-25 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have an 11-15 road record and 26-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 6-4 road victory over the Dodgers and have swept them 3-0 in Los Angeles. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 games, and they are playing the Marlins and the Yankees next.

The Angels have a .220 batting average this season, .282 OBP, and .398 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.08 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 40 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .265 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 25 RBI and a team-high 12 home runs.

Jose Soriano (R) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 2-4 record, 3.46 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP. He has been better on the road with a 1.95 ERA across five road starts, and he is coming off a shutout performance against the Padres in 7 innings pitched. José Soriano has a record of 0-2 with an ERA of 13.50 and 8 strikeouts in 4 appearances against the Oakland Athletics in his career.

Why the Athletics will win

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

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

  • The Athletics have lost each of their last six games after playing the previous day.
  • The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Angels and Athletics.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven home games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The underdogs have covered the run line in eight of the Athletics’ last 10 games at Sutter Health Park.
  • The Angels have won the first inning in three of their last four games against American League opponents.
  • The Angels have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games.
  • The Angels have led after 5 innings in each of their last three games.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Athletics’ last four home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Five of the Angels’ last six 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 nine of the Angels’ last 10 games.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 13 of the Athletics’ last 15 home games against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Athletics rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (191).
  • The Athletics rank 29th in the league for runs allowed this season (260).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for hits this season (326).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.282).

Angels vs Athletics Prediction

The Athletics are 8-2 in their last 10 overall meetings against the Angels, and are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings in Oakland. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.

In this Angels vs Athletics Prediction, the Athletics are coming as -130 home favorites. This game feels closer to a pick ’em, as the Athletics have a slightly better overall record, but they have been terrible at home, where they have fewer wins than the Angels have on the road. The Athletics are also coming in poor form, with five straight defeats, while the Angels have come off a 3-game sweep against the Dodgers.

Both teams are 13-4 to the over in their last 17 games combined, and have two of the three worst bullpens in the MLB this season. Both teams are also better in hitting righties, they are playing in a hitter-friendly park, and I don’t trust any of those pitchers, as Soriano has a terrible history against the A’s. I expect a lot of runs in this one, so take the over 9.5 runs.

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]]> Angels vs Athletics Prediction 5/19/25 MLB Picks Today | Sports Chat Place nonadult Royals vs Giants Prediction 5/19/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/royals-vs-giants-prediction/ Mon, 19 May 2025 08:39:58 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7547003 The Kansas City Royals are visiting the San Francisco Giants on Monday, May 19th at the Oracle Park in the opening game of this series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Royals vs Giants Prediction. We will examine: The San Francisco Giants’ recent …

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]]> The Kansas City Royals are visiting the San Francisco Giants on Monday, May 19th at the Oracle Park in the opening game of this series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Royals vs Giants Prediction. We will examine:

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 28-19 record this season and are sitting in third place in the NL West. They have a 16-7 home record and are 27-20 in over/under. They are coming off a 3-2 home victory over the Athletics, and are 4-1 in their last 4 games. Under is 6-4 in their last 10 games, and are playing the Nationals and the Tigers next.

The Giants have a .237 batting average this season, a .312 OBP, and a .389 Slugging percentage. San Francisco’s pitching staff has a 3.36 ERA and 1.22 WHIP.  Heliot Ramos leads the Giants with 51 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.

Robbie Ray (L) will take the mound for the Giants, and he has a 6-0 record, 3.04 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP. He has been better at home, with a 2.32 ERA across five home starts, but he is coming off a start in which he gave up 3 runs in 6 innings of work against the Diamondbacks. Robbie Ray with an ERA of 2.13 and 9 strikeouts in 3 appearances against the Royals in his career.

Kansas City Royals Preview

The Kansas City Royals have a 26-21 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the AL Central. The Royals have a 9-13 road record and are 16-31 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-1 home victory over the Cardinals, ending their previous four-game losing streak. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games, and they are playing the Twins and the Reds next.

The Royals have a .241 batting average this season, a .298 OBP, and a .361 Slugging percentage. Kansas’ pitching staff has a 3.07 ERA and 1.17 WHIP. Bobby Witt Jr leads the Royals with 56 hits and is the team’s best hitter with a .303 batting average. Vinnie Pasquantino leads the team in RBI with 26 and in home runs with 7.

Kris Bubic (L) will take the mound for the Royals, and he has a 4-2 record, 1.66 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP. He has been very good on the road, with a 1.88 ERA across 5 road starts. He has been excellent lately, with just one earned run in 18.1 innings pitched across three starts. In his previous start against the Giants back in 2023, he had a shutout performance in 6 innings pitched.

Why the San Francisco Giants will win

  • The Royals have lost each of their last 10 Monday night road games against National League opponents.
  • The Giants have won eight of their last nine home games against American League opponents.
  • The Giants have covered the run line each of their last six night games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Royals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four night games following a home win.
  • The Giants have led after 5 innings in eight of their last nine night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Giants have won the first inning in four of their last five night games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Giants have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Kansas City Royals will win

  • The underdogs have won six of the last seven games between the Royals and Giants.
  • The Giants have lost each of their last three games as favorites against AL Central opponents.
  • The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Royals’ last nine games.
  • The Giants have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven night games following a win.
  • The Royals have led after 5 innings in each of their last four road night games.
  • The Giants have lost the first inning in four of their last five home games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Giants have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six home games against opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

  • Twelve of the Royals’ last 13 night games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • Nine of the Giants’ last 10 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 12 night games.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Giants’ last eight Monday games at Oracle Park.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Giants rank 3rd in the league for home runs allowed this season (37).
  • The Giants rank 6th in the league for ERA this season (3.36).
  • The Royals rank 30th in the league for home runs this season (30).
  • The Royals rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts against this season (332).

Royals vs Giants Prediction

Giants swept the only series against the Royals last season with 3-0 wins and a combined 13-1 score. The Giants are 6-3 in their last 9 meetings against the Royals, and under is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings.

In this Royals vs Giants Prediction, the Giants are coming as -130 home favorites. The Giants are favored because they have a better record this season, and they have been very strong at home, while the Royals have been below average on the road. Both pitchers have been excellent so far this season, with a combined 3.70 ERA, and both teams have top-7 bullpen ERA.

Both teams have also been much weaker against lefties, as they average 6.9 runs combined against left-handed pitching, and all three of their meetings last season went under the total. I expect another low-scoring outing today, so take the under 7 runs in this one.

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]]> San Francisco Giants vs Kansas City Royals 5/19/25 MLB Pick & Prediction | MLB Betting Tips nonadult Angels vs Dodgers Prediction 5/18/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/angels-vs-dodgers-prediction-2/ Sun, 18 May 2025 09:51:58 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546959 The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, May 18th at the Dodger Stadium in the third game of this series, with the Angels having the surprising 2-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Dodgers Prediction. …

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]]> The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, May 18th at the Dodger Stadium in the third game of this series, with the Angels having the surprising 2-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Dodgers Prediction. We will examine:

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent form and player performance

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Dodgers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels

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

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

Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 29-17 record this season and are sitting in first place in the NL West. The Dodgers have a 17-6 home record and 26-20 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-11 home defeat by the Angels, having lost both games of this series. Over is 9-1 in their last 10 home games, and they are playing the Mets and the Diamondbacks next.

The Dodgers have a .274 batting average this season, a .349 OBP, and a .481 slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 4.14 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.  Sohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 54 hits and 16 home runs, while Freddie Freeman leads the team both in RBI with 34 and is the team’s best hitter with a .375 batting average.

Tony Gonsolin (R) will take the mound for the Dodgers, and he has a 2-0 record, 2.81 ERA, and 1.06 WHIP. His only home start this season was also his worst one, as he gave up 3 runs in 6 innings of work, in a 12-7 win over the Marlins. Tony Gonsolin has a record of 3-0 with an ERA of 3.79 and 17 strikeouts in 3 appearances against the Angels in his career.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 19-25 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have a 10-15 road record and 25-19 in over/under. They are coming off an 11-9 road victory over the Dodgers, and are 3-11 in their last 14 road games. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games, and they are playing the Marlins and the Athletics next.

The Angels have a .219 batting average this season, a .280 OBP, and a .396 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.11 ERA and 1.51 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 39 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .264 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 23 RBI and 11 home runs.

Yusei Kikuchi (L) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 0-4 record, 3.72 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP. He has been weaker on the road with a 4.78 ERA across six road starts, but he has given up two runs or less in his last three starts. Yusei Kikuchi has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 5.09 and 27 strikeouts in 4 appearances against the Dodgers in his career.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

  • The Dodgers have won each of their last 11 day games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Angels have lost each of their last five day games after playing the previous day.
  • The Angels have failed to cover the run line each of their last five day games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Dodgers have covered the run line in 12 of their last 14 games as home favorites against AL West opponents following a loss.
  • The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight day games against American League opponents.
  • The Dodgers have won the first inning in each of their last six Sunday home games against AL West opponents.
  • The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four road day games.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

  • The Angels have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Dodgers.
  • The Dodgers have lost five of their last six home games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line each of their last four day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last three games against the Dodgers.
  • The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games against American League opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

  • Nine of the Dodgers’ last 10 home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Four of the Angels’ 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 eight of the Angels’ last nine games.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last five day games against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (268).
  • The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits this season (431).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for hits this season (318).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.280).

Angels vs Dodgers Prediction

The Angels have won their last three meetings against the Dodgers, but the Dodgers are 8-4 in their last 12 meetings against the Angels. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings in Dodger Stadium.

In this Angels vs Dodgers Prediction, the Dodgers are coming as big -250 home favorites. The Dodgers are rightfully favored, as they have been one of the best teams in the MLB this season and have been extremely strong at home. They have been caught by surprise and lost both games of this series, and losing today and getting swept at home by the Angels feels like a stretch. This is the perfect bounce-back spot for the Dodgers, who have the pitching advantage, hitting advantage, and are facing the league’s weakest bullpen. Expect the Dodgers to bounce back in a big fashion tonight. Take the Los Angeles Dodgers on the runline.

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]]> Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers 5/18/25 MLB Pick & Prediction | MLB Betting Tips nonadult Mariners vs Padres Prediction 5/18/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/mariners-vs-padres-prediction-2/ Sun, 18 May 2025 09:36:47 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546957 The Seattle Mariners are visiting the San Diego Padres on Sunday, May 18th at the Petco Park in the third game of this series, with the Mariners having a 2-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Mariners vs Padres Prediction. We will …

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]]> The Seattle Mariners are visiting the San Diego Padres on Sunday, May 18th at the Petco Park in the third game of this series, with the Mariners having a 2-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Mariners vs Padres Prediction. We will examine:

The San Diego Padres’ recent form and player performance

The Seattle Mariners’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Diego Padres

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Seattle Mariners

Recent betting trends in games played between the Seattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Seattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres game

San Diego Padres Preview

The San Diego Padres have a 27-17 record this season and are sitting in second place in the NL West. They have a 16-7 home record, and are 19-24 in over/under. The Padres are coming off a 1-4 home defeat by the Mariners, having lost both games of this home series. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 games, and they are playing the Braves and the Blue Jays next.

The Padres have a .262 batting average this season, a .330 OBP, and a .398 Slugging percentage. San Diego’s pitching staff has a 3.36 ERA and 1.17 WHIP.  Manny Machado leads the Padres with 52 hits and a team-high .323 batting average. Fernando Tatis Jr leads the team both in RBI, with 26, and in home runs, with 11.

Michael King (R) will take the mound for the Padres, and he has a 4-1 record, 2.32 ERA, and 0.99 WHIP. He has been extremely good at home, with a 1.64 ERA in six home starts, and he has not given up more than two runs in his last six starts. Michael King is 0-2 with an ERA of 1.98 and 19 strikeouts in 4 appearances against the Mariners in his career.

Seattle Mariners Preview

The Seattle Mariners have a 25-19 record this season and are sitting in first place in the AL West. The Mariners have a 12-8 road record and 25-17 in over/under. They are coming off a 4-1 road victory over the Padres, and are 3-1 in their last 4 games. Under is 4-0 in their last 4 games, and they are playing the Astros and the White Sox next.

The Mariners have a .239 batting average this season, a .326 OBP, and a .402 Slugging percentage. Seattle’s pitching staff has a 3.78 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. Julio Rodriguez leads the Mariners with 42 hits, while JP Crawford is the team’s best hitter with a .270 batting average. Cal Raleigh leads the team both in RBI with 31 and in home runs with 15.

Bryan Woo (R) will take the mound for the Mariners, and he has a 4-1 record, 2.84 ERA, and 0.89 WHIP. He has been weaker on the road with a 4.02 ERA across five road starts, but he has two shutouts in his last three starts, with the most recent one being against the Yankees. In his only start against the Padres last season, he gave up two runs in 6.2 innings of work, as the Mariners won 6-2.

Why the San Diego Padres will win

  • The Padres have won each of their last eight Sunday home games against AL West opponents.
  • The Mariners have lost four of their last five games against NL West opponents following a win.
  • The Padres have covered the run line in each of their last eight Sunday home games against AL West opponents.
  • The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games following a road win.
  • The Padres have led after 3 innings in five of their last six home day games.
  • The Padres have led after 5 innings in five of their last six home day games.

Why the Seattle Mariners will win

  • The Mariners have won eight of their last nine games as underdogs against the Padres.
  • The Padres have lost five of their last six games as favorites against American League opponents following a loss.
  • The Mariners have covered the run line each of their last six games at Petco Park against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Padres have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 games as favorites against American League opponents.
  • The Mariners have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games against National League opponents.
  • The Mariners have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games at Petco Park against National League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Mariners have won the first inning in three of their last four games against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Padres’ last seven day games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • Nine of the Mariners’ last 10 day games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mariners’ last nine day games against National League opponents.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Padres’ last six day games against AL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Padres rank 1st in the league for strikeouts against this season (303).
  • The Padres rank 2nd in the league for batting average this season (.262).
  • The Mariners rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (56).
  • The Mariners rank 27th in the league for triples this season (2).

Mariners vs Padres Prediction

The Mariners are 9-2 in their last 11 meetings against the Padres, and have won their last four visits in San Diego in a dominant fashion, with a combined 19-5 score. They are up 2-0 in this series, having outscored the Padres by 9-2 runs. Under is 7-3-2 in their last 12 meetings.

In this Mariners vs Padres Prediction, the Padres are coming as -140 home favorites. The Padres are favored because they still have a better record this season, and they have the second-best home record in the National League. But the Mariners have been dominating them in this series, and are putting their best pitcher on the mound. Both teams score exactly 5.1 runs against righties, so this line feels a bit inflated towards the Padres.

With both pitchers being terrific this season, I will not pick a side and instead look for another low-scoring game. Both pitchers have a combined 5.16 ERA and have a WHIP below 1.00, and their deeper analytics do not show a negative regression coming. Both teams are a perfect 7-0 to the under in their last 7 games combined, and the two games of this series had a 5.5 average total runs. Take the under 7.5 in this one.

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]]> Mariners vs Padres Prediction 5/18/25 MLB Picks Today | Sports Chat Place nonadult Athletics vs Giants Prediction 5/17/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/athletics-vs-giants-prediction/ Sat, 17 May 2025 09:28:33 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546892 The Athletics are visiting the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, May 17th at the Oracle Park in the second game of this series, with the Giants having a 1-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs San Francisco Giants Prediction. We …

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]]> The Athletics are visiting the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, May 17th at the Oracle Park in the second game of this series, with the Giants having a 1-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs San Francisco Giants Prediction. We will examine:

The San Francisco Giants’ recent form and player performance

The Athletics’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Francisco Giants

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Athletics

Recent betting trends in games played between the Athletics vs San Francisco Giants
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Athletics vs San Francisco Giants game

San Francisco Giants Preview

The San Francisco Giants have a 26-19 record this season and are sitting in third place in the NL West. They have a 14-7 home record and are 27-18 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-1 home victory over the Athletics, and are 2-5 in their last 7 games. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games, and they are playing the Nationals and the Royals next.

The Giants have a .239 batting average this season, a .315 OBP, and a .393 Slugging percentage. San Francisco’s pitching staff has a 3.50 ERA and 1.24 WHIP.  Jung Hoo Lee leads the Giants with 50 hits, while Wilmer Flores leads the team in RBI with 41 and in home runs with 10. Heliot Ramos is the team’s best hitter, with a .289 batting average

Landen Roupp (R) will take the mound for the Giants, and he has a 2-3 record, 4.95 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP. He has been better at home, with a 3.72 ERA in two home starts. He has given up at least two runs in seven of his eight starts this season, and this will be his first career start versus the Athletics.

Athletics Preview

The Athletics have a 22-23 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place in the AL West. The Athletics have a 14-10 road record and are 24-17 in over/under. They are coming off a 1-9 road defeat by the Giants, and are 2-7 in their last 9 games. Over is 7-1 in their last 8 games, and they are playing the Phillies and the Angels next.

The Athletics have a .256 batting average this season, a .315 OBP, and a .423 Slugging percentage. Athletics’ pitching staff has a 5.28 ERA and 1.51 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 58 hits and a team-high .341 batting average. Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 30 RBI.

Luis Severino (R) will take the mound for the Athletics, and he has a 1-4 record, 4.70 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP. He has been excellent on the road, with a 0.95 ERA in three road starts. He is coming off his worst start of the season, as he gave up 8 runs in 4 innings of work in a 12-2 blowout by the Yankees. Luis Severino has a record of 0-1 with an ERA of 2.77 and 11 strikeouts in 2 appearances versus the Giants in his career.

Why the San Francisco Giants will win

  • The Athletics have lost nine of their last 10 road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Giants have won seven of their last eight home games against AL West opponents.
  • The Giants have covered the run line in each of their last seven games at Oracle Park.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five road games after playing the previous day.
  • The Giants have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games as home favorites.
  • The Giants have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Athletics will win

  • The Giants have lost each of their last six night games following a win.
  • The Athletics have won seven of their last 10 games as road underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
  • The Giants have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six night games following a win.
  • The underdogs have covered the run line in eight of the Giants’ last nine games.
  • The Giants have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games as favorites against American League opponents.
  • The Giants have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four night games against American League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Athletics’ last 10 games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Seven of the Giants’ last eight 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 last five games between the Athletics and Giants.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Athletics’ last five games at Oracle Park.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Giants rank T3rd in the league for home runs allowed this season (37).
  • The Giants rank 8th in the league for runs scored this season (218).
  • The Athletics rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (184).
  • The Athletics rank 29th in the league for hits allowed this season (423).

Athletics vs Giants Prediction

The Giants are 3-1 in their last 4 overall meetings against the Athletics, and 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in San Francisco. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings.

In this Athletics vs Giants Prediction, the Giants are coming as -130 home favorites. The Giants are rightfully favored, as they have a better overall record and have been extremely strong at home. The Giants also have the best bullpen in the MLB, and are hitting better than the A’s. Deeper analytics show that Roupp is better than Severino this season (3.42 vs 4.53 expected ERA), so I like the Giants in this spot. Take the San Francisco Giants on the moneyline at a decent price.

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]]> Athletics vs Giants Prediction 5/17/25 MLB Picks Today | Sports Chat Place nonadult Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction 5/17/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/rockies-vs-diamondbacks-prediction/ Sat, 17 May 2025 08:59:34 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546890 The Colorado Rockies are visiting the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, May 17th at the Chase Field in the second game of this series, with the Dbacks having a 1-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction. We will examine: …

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]]> The Colorado Rockies are visiting the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, May 17th at the Chase Field in the second game of this series, with the Dbacks having a 1-0 lead. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction. We will examine:

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ recent form and player performance

The Colorado Rockies’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Arizona Diamondbacks

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Colorado Rockies

Recent betting trends in games played between the Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks

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

Arizona Diamondbacks Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a 24-21 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place in the NL West. The Diamondbacks have a 12-12 home record and are 19-22 in over/under. They are coming off an 8-0 home victory over the Rockies, and are 3-1 in their last 4 games. Under is 8-3 in their last 11 games, and are playing the Dodgers and the Cardinals next.

The Diamondbacks have a .255 batting average this season, a .336 OBP, and a .446 slugging percentage. Arizona’s pitching staff has a 4.60 ERA and 1.33 WHIP. Corbin Carroll leads the Diamondbacks with 54 hits and a team-high 14 home runs. Josh Naylor is the team’s best hitter with a .304 batting average, while Eugenio Suarez leads the team in RBI, with 34.

Zac Gallen (R) will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, and he has a 3-5 record, 4.59 ERA, and 1.31 WHIP. He has been weaker at home, with a 5.29 ERA across 6 home starts, and he is coming off another terrible start, where he gave up 4 runs across 5.2 innings pitched in a 1-8 loss to the Dodgers. Zac Gallen is 7-1 with an ERA of 2.59 and 105 strikeouts in 15 appearances against the Rockies in his career.

Colorado Rockies Preview

The Colorado Rockies have a 7-37 record this season and are sitting in last place in the NL West. The Rockies have a 2-21 road record and are 18-25 in over/under. They are coming off a 0-8 road defeat by the Diamondbacks, and are 1-12 in their last 13 games. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 games, and they are playing the Phillies and the Yankees next.

The Rockies have a .213 batting average this season, a .281 OBP, and a .347 Slugging percentage. Colorado’s pitching staff has a 5.80 ERA and 1.60 WHIP.  Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with 45 hits, adding a team-high 25 RBI, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .292 batting average. Ryan McMahon adds a team-high 6 home runs.

German Marquez (R) will take the mound for the Rockies, and he has a 1-6 record, 8.27 ERA, and 1.70 WHIP. He has been even worse on the road, with a 10.53 ERA across 5 road starts. He is coming off a quality start with just one earned run in 7 innings pitched against the Padres, but he has given up 5+ in his previous five starts. Germán Márquez is 6-6 with an ERA of 4.38 and 130 strikeouts in 23 appearances versus the Diamondbacks in his career.

Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win

  • The Rockies have lost 20 of their last 21 road games.
  • The Diamondbacks have won eight of their last nine home games against the Rockies.
  • The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight night games following a loss.
  • The home team has covered the run line in each of the Diamondbacks’ last four games.
  • The Rockies have lost the first inning in three of their last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in 10 of their last 11 road games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in 14 of their last 15 night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

  • The Diamondbacks have lost seven of their last eight games as home favorites against National League opponents following a home win.
  • The Rockies have won five of their last six Saturday night games as road underdogs against the Diamondbacks.
  • The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine night games at Chase Field following a home win.
  • The Rockies have covered the run line in four of their last five night games against the Diamondbacks following a loss.
  • The Diamondbacks have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four night games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Rockies have led after 5 innings in three of their last four night games against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Total Runs Facts

  • Seven of the Diamondbacks’ last eight home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • Five of the Rockies’ last six games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last six Saturday night games against National League opponents.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Diamondbacks’ last five games as home favorites against NL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Diamondbacks rank 1st in the league for doubles this season (93).
  • The Diamondbacks rank 2nd in the league for walks this season (176).
  • The Rockies rank 30th in the league for runs scored this season (138).
  • The Rockies rank T1st in the league for triples this season (11).

Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction

The Dbacks are 7-2 in their last 9 overall meetings against the Rockies, and are 7-1 in their 8 meetings in Arizona. Under is 6-2-1 in their last 9 meetings.

In this Rockies vs Diamondbacks Prediction, the Diamondbacks are coming as huge -340 home favorites. The Diamondbacks are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, as it was shown in a dominating shutout 8-0 victory yesterday.  The Rockies are by far the worst team in the MLB so far, and are putting one of their weakest pitchers on the mound. Gallen has been struggling to start the season for the Dbacks, but he will have no trouble against the worst team in the league. I expect another dominant Arizona win, so take the Arizona Diamondbacks on the runline.

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]]> Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks 5/17/25 MLB Pick & Prediction | MLB Betting Tips nonadult Mariners vs Padres Prediction 5/16/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/mariners-vs-padres-prediction/ Fri, 16 May 2025 11:06:08 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546830 The Seattle Mariners are visiting the San Diego Padres on Friday, May 16th at the Petco Park in the opening game of this series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Mariners vs Padres Prediction. We will examine: The San Diego Padres’ recent form …

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]]> The Seattle Mariners are visiting the San Diego Padres on Friday, May 16th at the Petco Park in the opening game of this series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Mariners vs Padres Prediction. We will examine:

The San Diego Padres’ recent form and player performance

The Seattle Mariners’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Diego Padres

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Seattle Mariners

Recent betting trends in games played between the Seattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Seattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres game

San Diego Padres Preview

The San Diego Padres have a 27-15 record this season and are sitting in second place in the NL West. They have a 16-5 home record, and are 19-22 in over/under. The Padres are coming off a 5-1 home victory over the Los Angeles Angels, and are 4-2 in their last 6 games. Over is 5-1 in their last 6 games, and they are playing the Braves and the Blue Jays next.

The Padres have a .264 batting average this season, a .333 OBP, and a .400 Slugging percentage. San Diego’s pitching staff has a 3.33 ERA and 1.17 WHIP.  Manny Machado leads the Padres with 52 hits and a team-high .340 batting average. Fernando Tatis Jr leads the team both in RBI, with 26, and in home runs, with 11.

Stephen Kolek (R) will take the mound for the Padres, and he has a 2-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP. He has yet to give a run this season, as he has two shutout performances in 14.1 innings pitched across two starts. This will be his first career start against the Mariners.

Seattle Mariners Preview

The Seattle Mariners have a 23-19 record this season and are sitting in first place in the AL West. The Mariners have a 10-8 road record and 25-15 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-3 home defeat by the Yankees, and are 1-5 in their last 6 games. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 games, and they are playing the Astros and the White Sox next.

The Mariners have a .239 batting average this season, a .327 OBP, and a .399 Slugging percentage. Seattle’s pitching staff has a 4.02 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. Julio Rodriguez leads the Mariners with 39 hits, while JP Crawford is the team’s best hitter with a .271 batting average. Jorge Polanco leads the team in RBI with 29, while Cal Raleigh adds a team-high 13 home runs.

Logan Evans (R) will take the mound for the Mariners, and he has a 1-1 record, 3.60 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP. His only road start was his best of the season, as he had a quality performance with one earned run in 5 innings of work against the Texas Rangers.

Why the San Diego Padres will win

  • The Padres have won each of their last 11 games as home favorites following a win.
  • The Mariners have lost each of their last six road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Padres have covered the run line in each of their last 12 home games following a win.
  • The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven night games against NL West opponents.
  • The Padres have led after 3 innings in five of their last six home games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Padres have led after 5 innings in each of their last six night games.

Why the Seattle Mariners will win

  • The Mariners have won each of their last six games against National League opponents following a home loss.
  • The Padres have lost each of their last three games as favorites against the Mariners following a win.
  • The Mariners have covered the run line in each of their last six night games against National League opponents following a home loss.
  • The Padres have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against the Mariners following a win.
  • The Mariners have won the first inning in three of their last four road games against National League opponents.
  • The Mariners have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games against National League opponents.
  • The Mariners have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games at Petco Park against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Mariners’ last four games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Five of the Padres’ last six games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 14 of the Mariners’ last 16 road games.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Padres’ last seven games as favorites.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Padres rank 1st in the league for strikeouts against this season (286).
  • The Padres rank 2nd in the league for batting average this season (.264).
  • The Mariners rank T3rd in the league for walks this season (168).
  • The Mariners are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and home runs this season.

Mariners vs Padres Prediction

In their four meetings last season, the Mariners led the Padres 3-1 wins, winning both games in San Diego with a combined 10-3 score. The Mariners are 7-2 in their last 9 overall meetings against the Padres, and under is 5-3-2 in their last 10 meetings.

In this Mariners vs Padres Prediction, the Padres are coming as -150 home favorites. The Padres are rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and they have the second-best home record in the National League. On the other hand, the Mariners are mediocre on the road and are coming into this matchup in poor form. Stephen Kolek has been unhittable in his two starts this season, and with San Diego’s 7th-best bullpen to back him up, I expect the Padres to get the job done at home. Take the San Diego Padres on the moneyline in this one.

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]]> Mariners vs Padres Prediction 5/16/25 MLB Picks Today | Sports Chat Place nonadult Angels vs Dodgers Prediction 5/16/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/angels-vs-dodgers-prediction/ Fri, 16 May 2025 09:40:28 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546826 The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, May 16th at the Dodger Stadium in the opening game of this series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Dodgers Prediction. We will examine: The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent …

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]]> The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, May 16th at the Dodger Stadium in the opening game of this series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Dodgers Prediction. We will examine:

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent form and player performance

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Dodgers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels

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

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

Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 29-15 record this season and are sitting in first place in the NL West. The Dodgers have a 17-4 home record and 25-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 19-2 home victory over the Athletics, and are 3-1 in their last 4 games. Their last 8 home games have gone over the total, and they are playing the Mets and the Diamondbacks next.

The Dodgers have a .272 batting average this season, a .346 OBP, and a .481 slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 3.93 ERA and 1.27 WHIP.  Sohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 52 hits and 15 home runs, while Freddie Freeman leads the team both in RBI with 34, and is the team’s best hitter with a .370 batting average.

Dustin May (R) will take the mound for the Dodgers, and he has a 1-3 record, 4.08 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP. He has been better at home, with a 2.20 ERA in three home starts, but has allowed 3+ runs in three of his last four starts. In his only previous start against the Angels back in 2020, he gave up 2 runs in 4.1 innings of work.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 17-25 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have an 8-15 road record and 24-18 in over/under. They are coming off a 1-5 road defeat by the San Diego Padres, and are 1-11 in their last 12 road games. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games, and they are playing the Marlins and the Athletics next.

The Angels have a .214 batting average this season, a .274 OBP, and a .386 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.09 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 36 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .259 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 22 RBI and 10 home runs.

Jack Kochanowicz (R) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 2-5 record, 5.23 ERA, and 1.49 WHIP. He has been even weaker on the road, with a 6.33 ERA, but he is coming off a quality start with one earned run in 5.2 innings pitched, in a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. This will be his first career start against the Dodgers.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

  • The Dodgers have won each of their last 10 home games after playing the previous day.
  • The Angels have lost each of their last eight road games following a road loss.
  • The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last 10 home games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
  • The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight road games following a road loss.
  • The Dodgers have won the first inning in five of their last six night games at Dodger Stadium.
  • The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in nine of their last 10 road games.
  • The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last 10 road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

  • The Angels have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against NL West opponents following a loss.
  • The Dodgers have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
  • The Angels have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against NL West opponents following a loss.
  • The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games following a win.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Dodgers’ last eight home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Six of the Angels’ last seven road games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Dodgers’ last eight night games at Dodger Stadium.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Angels’ last seven games.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (257).
  • The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits this season (409).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for hits this season (295).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for batting average this season (.214).

Angels vs Dodgers Prediction

The Dodgers are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against the Angels, and are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Dodger Stadium. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.

In this Angels vs Dodgers Prediction, the Dodgers are coming as huge -305 home favorites. The Dodgers are rightfully favored, as they have been one of the best teams in the MLB this season, and are coming off two games where they scored 28 runs combined. The Dodgers are huge favorites, and the runline is so juiced that there is no value. Both pitchers have a combined 9.31 ERA, the Angels have the worst bullpen in the MLB, and both teams are better at hitting righties, as they average 10.4 runs combined against right-handed pitching. Both teams are 6-1 to the over in their last 7 games combined, and I expect another high-scoring outing tonight. Take the over 9 runs.

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]]> Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers 5/16/25 MLB Pick & Prediction | MLB Betting Tips nonadult Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction 5/15/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/athletics-vs-dodgers-prediction/ Thu, 15 May 2025 09:08:34 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546796 The Athletics are visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, May 15th at the Dodger Stadium in the third game of this series, where both teams are tied 1-1 wins. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction. We will examine: …

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]]> The Athletics are visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, May 15th at the Dodger Stadium in the third game of this series, where both teams are tied 1-1 wins. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction. We will examine:

The Los Angeles Dodgers recent form and player performance

The Athletics recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Dodgers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Athletics

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

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

Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 28-15 record this season and are sitting on the first place of the NL West. The Dodgers have a 16-4 home record and 24-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-3 home victory over the Athletics, but have been unstable lately, as they are alternating wins and losses for the past 12 days. Their last seven home games have gone over the total, and are playing the Angels and the Diamondbacks next.

The Dodgers have a .267 batting average this season, .341 OBP and .471 slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 3.98 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.  Sohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 50 hits and 13 home runs, while Teoscar Hernandez leads the team with 34 RBI. Freddie Freeman is the team’s best hitter with a .362 batting average.

Reliever Matt Sauer (R) will take the mound for the Dodgers, which means that this will be a bullpen game for LA. Sauer has a 1-0 record, 1.54 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. In his only previous home start, he had a quality start with just one earned run in 5 innings pitched. Last season he had a horrendous 7.71 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in 14 appearances with the Kansas City Royals.

Athletics Preview

The Athletics have a 22-21 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the AL West. The Athletics have a 14-8 road record and are 22-17 in over/under They are coming off a 3-9 road defeat by the Dodgers, and are 2-5 in their last 7 games. Their last six games have gone over the total and are playing the Giants and the Angels next.

The Athletics have a .261 batting average this season, .319 OBP and .431 Slugging percentage. Athletics’ pitching staff has a 4.84 ERA and 1.46 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 58 hits and a team-high .354 batting average. Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 29 RBI.

Osvaldo Bido (R) will take the mound for the Athletics, and he has a 2-3 record, 4.75 ERA and 1.51 WHIP. He has been better on the road, with a 3.48 ERA, and he has been struggling lately, with 3+ earned runs in three of his last four starts. In his previous start against the Dodgers last season, he gave up 2 runs in 6 innings of work.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

  • The Dodgers have won each of their last nine home games after playing the previous day.
  • The Athletics have lost seven of their last eight road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last nine home games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
  • The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games at Dodger Stadium.
  • The Dodgers have won the first inning in four of their last five night games at Dodger Stadium.
  • The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last nine games at Dodger Stadium against opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in nine of their last 12 games against the Athletics.

Why the Athletics will win

  • The Athletics have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
  • The Dodgers have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a win.
  • The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last seven night games against NL West opponents following a loss.
  • The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games following a win.
  • The Athletics have led after 3 innings in three of their last four road night games.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Athletics’ last eight games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Each of the Dodgers’ last seven home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Dodgers’ last seven night games at Dodger Stadium.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Athletics’ last six night games against National League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.267).
  • The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for home runs this season (68).
  • The Athletics rank 29th in the league for walks allowed this season (171).
  • The Athletics rank T28th in the league for steals this season (19).

Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction

The Dodgers are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against the A’s, and are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings in LA. Over is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings.

In this Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction, the Dodgers are coming as huge -200 home favorites. The Dodgers are rightfully favored, as they have been one of the best teams in the MLB this season, but I don’t trust them in a bullpen game the way they are playing lately. I don’t trust Bido for the A’s either, so I will pass on the side. Both games of this series had 12 runs each, and both teams have been playing high scoring games lately, as the Dodgers are a perfect 7-0 to the over at home, and the A’s 6-0 to the over overall. I expect another high-scoring game, so take the over 9.5 runs in this one.

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]]> Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Dodgers 5/15/25 MLB Pick & Prediction | MLB Betting Tips nonadult Diamondbacks vs Giants Prediction 5/14/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/diamondbacks-vs-giants-prediction-2/ Wed, 14 May 2025 09:15:57 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546756 The Arizona Diamondbacks are visiting the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, May 14th at the Oracle Park in the third game of this series, with both teams being tied 1-1 wins. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Diamondbacks vs Giants Prediction. We will …

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]]> The Arizona Diamondbacks are visiting the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, May 14th at the Oracle Park in the third game of this series, with both teams being tied 1-1 wins. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Diamondbacks vs Giants Prediction. We will examine:

The San Francisco Giants’ recent form and player performance

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Francisco Giants

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Arizona Diamondbacks

Recent betting trends in games played between the Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants

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

San Francisco Giants Preview

The San Francisco Giants have a 25-18 record this season and are sitting in third place in the NL West. They have a 13-6 home record and are 25-18 in over/under. They are coming off a 10-6 home victory over the Diamondbacks, ending their previous four-game losing streak. They are 4-2 to the under in their last 6 games, and are playing the Athletics and the Royals next.

The Giants have a .235 batting average this season, a .309 OBP, and a .385 Slugging percentage. San Francisco’s pitching staff has a 3.345 ERA and 1.23 WHIP.  Jung Hoo Lee leads the Giants with 47 hits and a team-high .288 batting average, while Wilmer Flores leads the team in RBI with 33, and Matt Chapman adds a team-high 8 home runs.

Jordan Hicks (R) will take the mound for the Giants, and he has a 1-4 record, 5.82 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. He has been struggling in day games, as he has a 6.84 ERA, and he has given up at least 3 runs in six of his last seven starts.

Arizona Diamondbacks Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a 22-21 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place in the NL West. The Diamondbacks have an 11-9 road record and 18-21 in over/under. They are coming off a 6-13 road defeat by the Giants, and have been alternating wins and losses for the past 11 days. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 games, and are playing the Rockies and the Dodgers next.

The Diamondbacks have a .250 batting average this season, a .331 OBP, and a .439 slugging percentage. Arizona’s pitching staff has a 4.65 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. Corbin Carroll leads the Diamondbacks with 51 hits and 31 RBI, adding a team-high 14 home runs. Josh Naylor is the team’s best hitter with a .296 batting average.

Eduardo Rodriguez (L) will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, and he has a 1-3 record, 6.86 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP. He has been even worse on the road, with a 7.32 ERA, and he has been in terrible form, with a 10.80 ERA in his last four starts. In his only start against the Giants last season, he got shelled with 5 earned runs across 4.2 innings of work, as the Dbacks lost 6-3.

Why the San Francisco Giants will win

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

Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win

  • The Diamondbacks have won each of their last 10 day games against NL West opponents following a loss.
  • The Giants have lost four of their last five games.
  • The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last 12 day games against NL West opponents following a loss.
  • The Giants have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven day games against the Diamondbacks following a win.
  • The Giants have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five day games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Diamondbacks have won the first inning in four of their last five games against opponents that held a winning record at Oracle Park.
  • The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games at Oracle Park.

Total Runs Facts

  • Seven of the Giants’ last eight day games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Nine of the Diamondbacks’ last 11 day games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last eight Wednesday day games against NL West opponents.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Giants’ last five day games at Oracle Park.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Giants rank T3rd in the league for home runs allowed this season (34).
  • The Giants rank 7th in the league for ERA this season (3.45).
  • The Diamondbacks rank 1st in the league for doubles this season (86).
  • The Diamondbacks rank 2nd in the league for walks this season (167).

Diamondbacks vs Giants Prediction

The Giants are 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against the Dbacks. Over is 7-2-1 in their last 10 overall meetings, and 5-2-1 in their last 8 meetings in San Francisco.

In this Diamondbacks vs Giants Prediction, both teams are coming at a pick ’em price. The Giants have a better record and have been very strong at home, and they are coming off a big bounce-back win yesterday. I don’t trust either pitcher in this matchup, as they have a combined 12.68 ERA, and Rodriguez is coming in terrible form and was shelled last season by the Giants. The Dbacks have the third-worst bullpen in the MLB with a 5.18 ERA, while both teams have been hitting righties very well, averaging 10.2 runs combined against right-handed pitching. Take the over 8 in this one.

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]]> Diamondbacks vs Giants Prediction 5/14/25 MLB Picks Today | Sports Chat Place nonadult Yankees vs Mariners Prediction 5/14/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/yankees-vs-mariners-prediction-2/ Wed, 14 May 2025 08:33:23 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546753 The New York Yankees are visiting the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, May 14th at the T-Mobile Park in the third game of this series, with both teams being tied 1-1 wins. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Yankees vs Mariners Prediction. We will …

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]]> The New York Yankees are visiting the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, May 14th at the T-Mobile Park in the third game of this series, with both teams being tied 1-1 wins. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Yankees vs Mariners Prediction. We will examine:

The Seattle Mariners’ recent form and player performance

The New York Yankees’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Seattle Mariners

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the New York Yankees

Recent betting trends in games played between the New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners game

Seattle Mariners Preview

The Seattle Mariners have a 23-18 record this season and are sitting in first place in the AL West. The Mariners have a 13-10 home record and 25-14 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-1 home victory against the Yankees, ending their previous four-game losing streak. Over is 9-3 in their last 12 games, and they are playing the Padres and the White Sox next.

The Mariners have a .240 batting average this season, a .328 OBP, and a .403 Slugging percentage. Seattle’s pitching staff has a 4.05 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. JP Crawford leads the Mariners with 38 hits and is the team’s best hitter with a .271 batting average. Jorge Polanco leads the team in RBI with 29, while Cal Raleigh adds a team-high 13 home runs.

Luis Castillo (R) will take the mound for the Mariners, and he has a 3-3 record, 3.95 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP. He has been better at home, with a 2.89 ERA, but he is coming off a terrible start, where he gave up 5 runs in 5 innings of work, in a 3-6 loss to the Blue Jays. In his only start against the Yankees last season, he gave up 2 runs in 5 innings of work.

New York Yankees Preview

The New York Yankees have a 24-18 record this season and are sitting in first place in the AL East. The Yankees have an 11-10 road record and are 20-20 in over/under. They are coming off a 1-2 road defeat by the Mariners, ending their previous two-game winning streak. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games, and they are playing the Mets and the Rangers next.

The Yankees have a .263 batting average this season, a .348 OBP, and a .480 Slugging percentage. New York’s pitching staff has a 3.66 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with 66 hits, 40 RBI, and 14 home runs, while also being the team’s best hitter, with a .410 batting average.

Will Warren (R) will take the mound for the Yankees, and he has a 2-2 record, 4.75 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP. He has been weaker on the road, with a 5.06 ERA, but he is coming off a quality start against the Athletics, with one earned run in 7.1 innings of work, as the Yankees won 10-2. This will be his first start against the Mariners in his career.

Why the Seattle Mariners will win

  • The Mariners have won each of their last eight day games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Yankees have lost each of their last three Wednesday day games as road favorites against AL West opponents.
  • The Mariners have covered the run line in each of their last nine day games against American League opponents following a home win.
  • The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 12 Wednesday games as favorites.
  • The Mariners have led after 5 innings in four of their last five home games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Mariners have won the first inning in three of their last four games as underdogs against AL East opponents.
  • The Mariners have led after 3 innings in four of their last five home games against American League opponents that held a winning record.

Why the New York Yankees will win

  • The Mariners have lost 14 of their last 15 home games against the Yankees following a win.
  • The Yankees have won each of their last five day games against AL West opponents following a loss.
  • The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last six games following a road loss.
  • The Mariners have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as underdogs following an extra innings win.
  • The Yankees have led after 3 innings in four of their last five road day games.
  • The Yankees have led after 5 innings in eight of their last 10 day games.

Total Runs Facts

  • Nine of the Mariners’ last 10 home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Six of the Yankees’ last seven games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Yankees’ last nine games.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the last seven day games between the Yankees and Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Mariners rank T3rd in the league for walks this season (166).
  • The Mariners are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and home runs this season.
  • The Yankees rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (247).
  • The Yankees rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (74).

Yankees vs Mariners Prediction

The Yankees are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings against the Mariners, and under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. In this Yankees vs Mariners Prediction, the Yankees are coming as -120 road favorites. Both teams have identical records this season, but the Yankees have been mediocre on the road, and Warren is not a pitcher I’m rushing to back.

Both pitchers have been shaky to start the season, as they have an 8.70 combined ERA, and their analytics show no sign of positive regression. The Yankees have scored 7+ runs in four straight games prior to yesterday’s low-scoring one, and the Mariners have conceded 5+ runs in their last five games prior to yesterday. Both teams are 11-3 to the over in their last 14 games combined. This is the perfect spot for a high-scoring game, so take the over 8 runs.

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]]> Yankees vs Mariners Prediction 5/14/25 MLB Picks Today | Sports Chat Place nonadult Angels vs Padres Prediction 5/13/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/angels-vs-padres-prediction/ Tue, 13 May 2025 10:01:46 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546715 The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, May 13th at the PETCO Park in the second game of this series, with the Angels leading the series 1-0. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Padres Prediction. We …

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]]> The Los Angeles Angels are visiting the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, May 13th at the PETCO Park in the second game of this series, with the Angels leading the series 1-0. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Angels vs Padres Prediction. We will examine:

The San Diego Padres’ recent form and player performance

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Diego Padres

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels

Recent betting trends in games played between the Los Angeles Angels vs San Diego Padres

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

San Diego Padres Preview

The San Diego Padres have a 25-15 record this season and are sitting in second place in the NL West. They have a 14-5 home record and are 18-21 in over/under. The Padres are coming off a 5-9 home defeat by the Angels and have back-to-back losses. Their last four game have gone over the total, and they are playing the Mariners and the Blue Jays next.

The Padres have a .266 batting average this season, a .332 OBP, and a .403 Slugging percentage. San Diego’s pitching staff has a 3.37 ERA and 1.18 WHIP.  Manny Machado leads the Padres with 49 hits and a team-high .331 batting average. Fernando Tatis Jr leads the team both in RBI, with 24, and in home runs, with 10.

Dylan Cease (R) will take the mound for the Padres, and he has a 1-2 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.41 WHIP. He has been better at home, with a 3.48 ERA across four home starts. He was hit up by the Angels last season, having given up 6 runs in 12 innings of work across two starts, as the Padres lost both games.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 17-23 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have an 8-13 road record and 23-17 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-5 road victory over the Padres, ending their previous nine-game road losing streak. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games, and they are playing the Dodgers and the Athletics next.

The Angels have a .216 batting average this season, a .276 OBP, and a .387 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.14 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 33 hits, while Taylor Ward leads the team with 21 RBI. Logan O’Hoppe is the team’s best hitter with a .264 batting average.

Jose Soriano (R) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 2-4 record, 4.00 ERA, and 1.53 WHIP. He has been better on the road, with a 2.49 ERA across four road starts. He has been struggling lately, having given up 3+ runs in four of his last five starts.

Why the San Diego Padres will win

  • The Angels have lost nine of their last 10 road games.
  • The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the Angels and Padres.
  • The Angels have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 road games.
  • The Padres have covered the run line in eight of their last 10 games as favorites against AL West opponents following a home loss.
  • The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last eight road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last eight road games.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

  • The Padres have lost each of their last five games as favorites against American League opponents.
  • The Angels have won each of their last four games as underdogs against the Padres.
  • The Padres have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Angels have covered the run line each of their last six night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Angels have led after 5 innings in three of their last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Angels have led after 3 innings in three of their last four night games against opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Angels’ last five road games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Each of the Padres’ last four games have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Padres’ last seven games against American League opponents.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Angels’ last five games.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Padres rank 1st in the league for strikeouts against this season (271).
  • The Padres rank 2nd in the league for batting average this season (.266).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.276).
  • The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (98).

Angels vs Padres Prediction

The Angels are 4-0 in their last four meetings against the Padres, and under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. In this Angels vs Padres Prediction, the Padres are coming as -200 home favorites. The Padres are rightfully favored, as they have been the better team this season and have been one of the best home teams in the MLB, while the Angels are terrible on the road.

But I am not willing to lay -200 with the Padres with Cease on the mound, who has been struggling this season, and was shelled by the Angels last season. Both pitchers have a combined 8.91 ERA, and the Angels have the second-worst bullpen in the MLB. Both teams are also better in hitting righties, averaging 5.2 and 4.1 runs against righties, and are 12-3 to the over in their last 15 games combined. With the total set at just 7.5 runs, I will gladly go over the total.

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]]> Angels vs Padres Prediction 5/13/25 MLB Picks Today | Sports Chat Place nonadult Royals vs Astros Prediction 5/13/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/royals-vs-astros-prediction/ Tue, 13 May 2025 09:38:46 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546713 The Kansas City Royals are visiting the Houston Astros on Tuesday, May 13th at the Daikin Park in the second game of this series, with the Royals leading 1-0 wins. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Royals vs Astros Prediction. We will examine: …

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]]> The Kansas City Royals are visiting the Houston Astros on Tuesday, May 13th at the Daikin Park in the second game of this series, with the Royals leading 1-0 wins. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Royals vs Astros Prediction. We will examine:

The Houston Astros’ recent form and player performance

The Kansas City Royals’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Houston Astros

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Kansas City Royals

Recent betting trends in games played between the Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros

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

Houston Astros Preview

The Houston Astros have a 20-20 record this season and are sitting in third place in the AL West. The Astros have a 13-9 home record and 18-20 in over/under. They are coming off a 5-7 home defeat by the Royals, and are 3-5 in their last 8 games. Over is 6-4 in their last 10 games, and they are playing the Rangers and the Rays next.

The Astros have a .250 batting average this season, a .322 OBP, and a .376 slugging percentage. Houston’s pitching staff has a 3.53 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. Jeremy Pena leads the Astros with 45 hits and a team-high 5 home runs, while Yainer Diaz leads the team in RBI with 21. Jake Meyers is the team’s best hitter, with a .298 batting average.

Framber Valdez (L) will take the mound for the Astros, and he has a 2-4 record, 3.94 ERA, and 1.19 WHIP. He has been a bit better at home with a 3.50 ERA, and he is coming off a quality start with just one earned run in 7 innings of work, in a 9-1 Houston win over Milwaukee. He has given up 2+ runs in his four starts before that, and in his previous start against the Royals this season, he gave up two runs in 8 innings of work, but the Astros lost 0-2.

Kansas City Royals Preview

The Kansas City Royals have a 25-18 record this season and are sitting in third place in the AL Central. The Royals have a 9-11 road record and are 15-27 in over/under. They are coming off a 7-5 road victory over the Astros, ending their previous two-game losing streak. Under is 10-3-1 in their last 14 road games, and they are playing the Cardinals and the Giants next.

The Royals have a .243 batting average this season, a .301 OBP, and a .361 Slugging percentage. Kansas’ pitching staff has a 3.01 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. Bobby Witt Jr leads the Royals with 53 hits and is the team’s best hitter with a .319 batting average, also adding a team-high 25 RBI. Vinnie Pasquantino leads the team in home runs, with 6.

Kris Bubic (L) will take the mound for the Royals, and he has a 4-2 record, 1.69 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP. He has been slightly weaker on the road, with a 2.01 ERA. He has been red-hot lately, with 3 shutout performances in his last 4 starts, but in his previous start against the Astros this season, he gave up 4 runs in 5 innings of work, as the Royals lost 3-7.

Why the Houston Astros will win

  • The Royals have lost seven of their last eight road games against AL West opponents.
  • The Astros have won each of their last five games at Daikin Park following a loss.
  • The Royals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five road games against AL West opponents following a win.
  • The Astros have covered the run line in each of their last five home games following a loss.

Why the Kansas City Royals will win

  • The Royals have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs.
  • The Astros have lost four of their last five games as favorites against American League opponents.
  • The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last eight night games against the Astros following a win.
  • The Astros have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine night games against the Royals following a loss.
  • The Astros have trailed after 3 innings in eight of their last nine night games.
  • The Astros have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six night games against American League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Astros’ last eight games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Ten of the Royals’ last 11 night games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Royals’ last 12 games as road underdogs against AL West opponents.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the last eight games between the Royals and Astros.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Astros rank 1st in the league for hits allowed this season (279).
  • The Astros rank 2nd in the league for opponent batting average this season (.216).
  • The Royals rank 30th in the league for home runs this season (28).
  • The Royals rank 2nd in the league for ERA this season (3.01).

Royals vs Astros Prediction

The Royals are 3-1 against the Astros this season, but the Astros are 5-3 in their last 8 overall meetings. In this Royals vs Astros Prediction, the Astros are coming as -140 home favorites. The Astros continue to be overvalued, as they have a worse record than the Royals and a pitching disadvantage. Bubic is better than Valdez this season, but he was shelled in his only start against the Astros this season, so I don’t trust either pitcher, and I see no value on either side.

Both pitchers are solid so far this season, and both teams are top-4 in the MLB in bullpen ERA, with 2.80 and 3.10. Both teams are also weaker lefties, averaging 4.2 and 3.4 runs against lefties this season, so I don’t expect a lot of runs in this game. Take the under 7.5 runs.

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]]> Royals vs Astros Prediction 5/13/25 MLB Picks Today | Sports Chat Place nonadult Diamondbacks vs Giants Prediction 5/12/25 MLB Picks Today https://sportschatplace.com/mlb-picks/diamondbacks-vs-giants-prediction/ Mon, 12 May 2025 10:39:55 +0000 https://sportschatplace.com/?p=7546681 The Arizona Diamondbacks are visiting the San Francisco Giants on Monday, May 12th at the Oracle Park in the opening game of this series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an  Diamondbacks vs Giants Prediction. We will examine: The San Francisco Giants recent form …

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]]> The Arizona Diamondbacks are visiting the San Francisco Giants on Monday, May 12th at the Oracle Park in the opening game of this series. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an  Diamondbacks vs Giants Prediction. We will examine:

The San Francisco Giants recent form and player performance

The Arizona Diamondbacks recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Francisco Giants

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Arizona Diamondbacks

Recent betting trends in games played between the Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants game

San Francisco Giants Preview

The San Francisco Giants have a 24-17 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the NL West. They have a 12-5 home record and are 24-17 in over/under. They are coming off a 6-7 home defeat by the Minnesota Twins, marking their third straight defeat, and they are playing the Athletics and the Royals next. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 games.

The Giants have a .232 batting average this season, .306 OBP and .380 Slugging percentage. San Francisco’s pitching staff has a 3.43 ERA and 1.22 WHIP.  Jung Hoo Lee leads the Giants with 44 hits and a team-high .286 batting average, while Wilmer Flores leads the team in RBI with 33, and Matt Chapman adds a team-high 8 home runs.

Justin Verlander (R) will take the mound for the Giants, and he has a 0-2 record, 4.50 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. In his last start he gave up 3 runs in 5 innings of work, but the Giants managed to win the Cubs 14-5. Verlander struggled mightily in his only start against the Dbacks last season, as he got torched for 8 earned runs in just 3 innings of work, as the Dbacks destroyed the Astros 12-6.

Arizona Diamondbacks Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a 21-20 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the NL West. The Diamondbacks have a 10-8 road record and 17-20 in over/under They are coming off a 1-8 home defeat by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and have been alternating wins and losses for the last 9 days. Under is 8-2 in their last 10 games, and are playing the Rockies and the Dodgers next.

The Diamondbacks have a .248 batting average this season, .331 OBP and .436 slugging percentage. Arizona’s pitching staff has a 4.60 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. Corbin Carroll leads the Diamondbacks with 47 hits, while Jacob Perdomo leads the team in RBI with 30. Josh Naylor is the team’s best hitter with a .293 batting average.

Merrill Kelly (R) will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, and he has a 3-2 record, 4.09 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. He has been significantly weaker on the road, with a 5.31 ERA, and in his last start he gave up 3 runs in 6.1 innings of work, as the Dbacks lost 1-7 by the Mets. In his only start against the Giants last season, he gave up 2 runs in 7 innings of work, as the Dbacks lost 2-3.

Why the San Francisco Giants will win

  • The Giants have won each of their last six games after going to extra innings.
  • The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last six Monday games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Giants have covered the run line in each of their last six games after going to extra innings.
  • The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 Monday games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Diamondbacks have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four road night games.
  • The Diamondbacks have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven Monday games against opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win

  • The Diamondbacks have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against NL West opponents following a loss.
  • The Giants have lost four of their last five games as favorites against the Diamondbacks following a road loss.
  • The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against NL West opponents.
  • The Giants have failed to cover the run line each of their last four home games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in each of their last three night games against the Giants at Oracle Park.
  • The Giants have lost the first inning in 10 of their last 12 night games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games at Oracle Park.

Total Runs Facts

  • Seven of the Diamondbacks’ last eight night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • Seven of the Giants’ last eight games following an extra innings loss have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last seven games as road underdogs against NL West opponents.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Giants’ last nine night games at Oracle Park.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Giants rank 2nd in the league for home runs allowed this season (30).
  • The Giants rank 25th in the league for batting average this season (.232).
  • The Diamondbacks rank T1st in the league for doubles this season (82).
  • The Diamondbacks rank T1st in the league for walks this season (162).

Diamondbacks vs Giants Prediction

In their 13 meetings last season, the Dbacks led the Giants 7-6 wins. In their two series in San Francisco, the Giants led the Dbacks 4-3 wins. Over is 8-2-2 in their last 12 meetings, and 4-1-1 in their last 6 meetings in San Francisco.

In this Diamondbacks vs Giants Prediction, both teams are coming at a pickem price of -110. The Giants have a better record, and have been very strong at home, while the Dbacks are just above average on the road.  Both teams are not in good form lately, and both pitchers are shaky, so i see no value on either side. Both pitchers have a combined 8.59 ERA this season, and both teams have been hitting righties very good, averaging 5.3 and 5.1 runs per game against them. The total is set at 7.5 runs, and I expect more than 8 runs in this game, as both offenses can explode any given time. Take the over 7.5 runs.

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