6 Expert Picks
Trevor Williams has been a huge early surprise for Washington. ...
Eflin Will Be Better
Verlander Will Deliver
Imanaga Throws Invisible Pitches
The Giants could be in a trap Tuesday in Denver. ...
Dodgers Flexing Muscles
Past Picks
Betts came out leading the league in homers through the first 10 days of the season ... but somehow hasn't hit one since April 12. The weight is off him in the lineup, though, now, with others crushing the ball around him, this game could get lopsided fast and you know he wants to put the homer slump behind him and get into league-leading form. He'll be able to hunt longballs tonight I figure and we are getting strong value here now given the HR slump. Positive regression is real
Ohtanti has driven in a run in 3 straight and 9 of the last 12 (15 RBI in last 15 games) and gets the feast on some of the worst pitching in MLB here, at a time when the Dodgers lineup looks as deep and robust as it has all year. Promotion of Andy Pages from AAA now has the back end clicking and flipping the lineup over to the top with men on base. Has a God slashline of .400/.455/.700 in the last 7 games, hitting the ball like somebody stole something from him (sorry). Locked in and will do damage at Chavez Ravine vs these hapless arms
Walker Buehler might be on a serious pitch limit here with all he has been through but I really don't care. Most nights of the week the Marlins put up no fight and they just showed a little pulse Sunday after getting embarrassed twice in OAK, so expect them to roll over at Chavez Ravine. Dodgers lineup is rolling. Marlins bad bullpen is in tatters and they are going with an opener here. Good luck.
Shohei Ohtani is locked in right now. He hit three home runs against the Braves over the weekend, giving him 10 total for the season. He is slugging .685, which includes a .711 slugging percentage at home. Across his last 16 games, he has recorded at least two total bases 10 times. Look for him to do plenty of damage against Roddery Munoz, who has allowed six home runs over 26 2/3 combined innings at Triple-A and the majors this year. Last year, he gave up 11 home runs across 66 innings at Triple-A.
This is a spot to back Texas early v Alex Wood who I slate as overrated. Oakland ha splayed well lately but this is a different level of opponent
The As have been very good lately…but this is quality opponent and Alex Wood’s metrics show him to be overrated. Might also play Texas first 5
I make the Rangers 61 percent winners, which implies a money line price of -156 in this matchup with Andrew Heaney vs. Alex Wood. Oakland has played well so far but they're getting too much respect here with Alex Wood on the mound who has really struggled with his sinking fastball and changeup this season.
I typically like to pick on Sean Manaea, however to his credit has pitched well this season. Manaea's strikeout numbers are intriguing considering he is generating the second highest Whiff Rate of his 9 year career, thus suggesting he's actually running cold on strikeouts, despite averaging 9.2 K/9. I view the Cardinals lineup as fairly neutral and I believe Manaea is certainly wroth a shot at 4.5 against most lineups in his present form.
Gonna throw a bit down simply as Pete Alonso is getting the night off for the Mets and he's obviously capable of a three-run homer at any time. New York pitcher Sean Manaea has a 1.84 ERA on the road, while the Cards' Kyle Gibson has allowed just one earned run in three straight.
There are plenty of ways to bet on baseball and plenty of sports betting terms to know when it comes to betting America's pastime. Every professional baseball team will play 162 regular season games, providing a wide range of baseball bets and MLB picks for you to consider. If you're new to the world of USA sports betting, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the sports betting terminology and number of sports betting sites available. Below are several baseball betting terms to help you make the best MLB picks this season.
Money line:The money line is the simplest and most common type of bet in baseball betting. You’re betting on one team to win outright. If a favorite is -150 on the money line, a $150 bet on that team to win outright would return $100. Conversely, if a team is a +200 underdog, a $100 bet would return $200.
Run line:The run line is a type of point spread bet in baseball. Instead of betting on which team will win the game, you bet on the margin of victory. One team is usually listed as a 1.5-run favorite. The other team is listed as a 1.5-run underdog, with corresponding odds attached to both MLB spreads.
Total (Over/Under):The Over/Under, also referred to as the total, is how many combined runs teams are expected to score in a baseball game. If the Over/Under is set at 8.5, then any combined score lower than that would make the Under cash. Nine or more runs is a win for the Over in your MLB picks.
Futures:Futures are long-term bets that won't resolve on the day they are placed. They are often placed preseason or in-season, and a popular baseball futures bet is picking which team will win the championship. Another is using the Over/Under, except in regards to a team's end-of-season win total. For example, the bar for the number of wins for New York’s pro baseball team could be 81.5, and a baseball futures bet is predicting if it will exceed that number.
Parlay:Parlays are simply the selection of two or more baseball picks on a single wager, where all outcomes must be correct in order for the bet to win. Although risky, parlays remain popular because of the potential to win large sums with minimal investments.
Prop (or proposition) bet:If you are looking for a fun way to bet on baseball, a prop bet is right for you. With a prop bet, you can wager on MLB picks like how many strikeouts a pitcher will record or whether a player will hit a home run.
First five innings (F5):A popular bet in baseball, first five innings (F5) is a wager on which team will be winning when five innings have been completed.
Team totals:The total, or Over/Under, usually refers to how many combined runs both teams score in a game, but team totals are popular as well. These are the MLB picks where a bettor will pick Over or Under on how many runs one team scores. If New York’s team total is set at 4.5, any runs total of five or higher would cash the Over, while anything fewer than five results in a win for the Under.
NRFI (No Runs First Inning):A popular bet for those who wager on baseball, NRFI stands for 'No Run First Inning.' The bet can be a bit risky considering both teams generally stack their best hitters towards the top of their lineups. The odds on NRFI bets are variable mostly depending on the quality of pitchers.
Player strikeouts:This bet refers to how many times a player will strike out in a single game. The Over/Under for total strikeouts is often 0.5 with adjusted odds for both wagers.
To hit a home run:If you think a player will hit a home run at any point in the game, you can place a bet, often times for a plus-money payout. You can also bet on who hits the first home run of the game.
To record a hit:Every player is assigned a total for hits in a single game, with bettors placing wagers on if they’ll exceed or fall short of the assigned total. For instance, if you place a bet on a player to record Over 1.5 hits, that player will need to finish with two hits for the bet to be a winner. If the player records just one hit, the bet is a loser.
Total bases:Another popular batter props bet is total bases. Bases are awarded on hits only, with the following scoring system: Single = 1 base, Double = 2 bases, Triple = 3 bases and Home Run = 4 bases.
To record an RBI:RBI stands for ‘Run Batted In.” Sportsbooks will offer an Over/Under on how many RBI a player will record in a single game.
1st inning total runs:An Over/Under is set on how many runs will be scored in the first inning. Oftentimes, Sportsbooks set the Over/Under for total runs scored in the first inning at 0.5 or 1.5.
Correct score:Correct score betting involves predicting the final score of a baseball game. These bets are typically hard to predict, which is why they’re often listed at plus-money odds. You can also predict the exact score of each inning at most sportsbooks.
Player performance doubles:This bet is similar to a parlay, meaning it involves two or more wagers. Player performance doubles often feature over/under starting pitcher strikeouts and a money line pick on which team will win outright.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Q: Can I bet on a baseball game after it has begun?A: Yes, most sportsbooks offer live-betting, meaning you can place wagers on live-updated totals or even the outcome of the next at-bat.
Q: What happens if a baseball game is postponed?A: It will vary by sportsbook, but most will void and refund unless the game is rescheduled within a certain timeframe.
Q: What is a push in baseball sports betting?A: A push means the point spread or point total hits the exact number in which you bet. For example, if the Over/Under is eight runs, and the game finishes 5-3, the bet is a push and will be refunded.
Q: How do I know which team is the favorite?A: The favorite is usually listed with a negative number, while the underdog is listed with a positive number. For instance, if New York is favored to beat Boston, New York will be listed at -135 (risk $135 to win $100). As the underdog, Boston would be listed at +175 (risk $100 to $175).