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    10 Expert Picks

    Mar 28 2024, 11:35 pm UTC
    Chi. Cubs
    @ Texas
    Mike's PickSubscribers Only
    Unit1.0
    +648.5
    10-5 in Last 15 CHC ML Picks
    Mike's Analysis:

    Pick Made: Wed 1:31 am UTC
    Mar 28 2024, 11:35 pm UTC
    Chi. Cubs
    @ Texas
    Erik's PickSubscribers Only
    Unit1.0
    Erik's Analysis:

    Gimme the champs

    Pick Made: Thu 9:54 pm UTC
    Mar 28 2024, 11:35 pm UTC
    Chi. Cubs
    @ Texas
    Matt's PickWe're looking for runs in Texas. ...
    Unit1.0
    +305
    4-1 in Last 5 CHC O/U Picks
    Matt's Analysis:

    Pick Made: Thu 8:18 pm UTC
    Mar 29 2024, 2:10 am UTC
    Boston
    @ Seattle
    Angelo's PickWill the Red Sox surprise us this year?
    Unit1.0
    Angelo's Analysis:

    Pick Made: Thu 8:13 pm UTC
    Mar 29 2024, 2:10 am UTC
    Boston
    @ Seattle
    Erik's PickSubscribers Only
    Unit0.5
    Erik's Analysis:

    Take the Ms

    Pick Made: Thu 11:03 pm UTC
    Mar 29 2024, 2:10 am UTC
    Boston
    @ Seattle
    Erik's PickSubscribers Only
    Unit0.5
    Erik's Analysis:

    Go under

    Pick Made: Thu 11:04 pm UTC
    Mar 29 2024, 2:10 am UTC
    Colorado
    @ Arizona
    Matt's PickThe defending NL champs open at home. ...
    Unit1.0
    +540
    9-4 in Last 13 COL ATS Picks
    Matt's Analysis:

    Pick Made: Thu 8:21 pm UTC
    Mar 29 2024, 2:10 am UTC
    Boston
    @ Seattle
    Matt's PickSubscribers Only
    Unit1.0
    +306.5
    16-7 in Last 23 SEA ML Picks
    Matt's Analysis:

    The Mariners start ace Luis Castillo in their opener. ...

    Pick Made: Thu 10:58 pm UTC
    Mar 30 2024, 1:40 am UTC
    Colorado
    @ Arizona
    Jason's PickSubscribers Only
    Unit1.0
    Jason's Analysis:

    Rockies Have Big Issues

    Pick Made: 1:58 am UTC
    Mar 30 2024, 2:10 am UTC
    St. Louis
    @ L.A. Dodgers
    Jason's PickSubscribers Only
    Unit1.0
    Jason's Analysis:

    Dodgers Just Too Loaded

    Pick Made: 1:47 am UTC

    Past Picks

    Mar 28 2024, 8:10 pm UTC
    Toronto
    8
    @ Tampa Bay
    2
    +820
    48-37 in Last 85 TOR ML Picks
    Zack's Analysis:

    The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the top teams in MLB over the last several years at winning in their division. Additionally, they began last season with thirteen straight wins. On opening day look for Zach Eflin to get the upper hand against the Blue Jays and Jose Berrios. In his lone start against Toronto last season he limited them to just one run.

    Pick Made: Thu 6:18 pm UTC
    Mar 28 2024, 8:10 pm UTC
    Detroit
    1
    @ Chi. White Sox
    0
    Jason's Analysis:

    If Skubal stays healthy he will flirt with CY Young even if DET is middling. He's that good and his STATCAST stuff was even better post TJ. Played college ball in Pacific Northwest (MILB in West Michigan/Erie/Toledo) so he's plenty accustomed to pitching in the cold this time of year. DET lineup will ascend with Tork and Greene established (even if Javy stinks) and rookie Colt Keith will lengthen it. Not buying Crochet as a starter. Rushed to MLB in '20 in pen, never pitched more than 2 1/3 IP in MLB; has a bad pen and Frankenstein roster around him. Even with a solid start Sox have to baby him as he stretches out. Ride Skubal over K props till they surge (they will).

    Pick Made: Tue 4:35 pm UTC
    Mar 28 2024, 8:10 pm UTC
    N.Y. Yankees
    5
    @ Houston
    4
    Jason's Analysis:

    The books are higher on the Bronx Bumblers than I am, so will come out fading. Judge barely played this spring, 3rd base still an issue, worst pen they've had in years. Valdez has bad #s vs them but a lot of guys who roughed him up arent here anymore. I'll take him lefty/lefty vs Soto. Astros were bad at home last year but that's a fluke. Cortes might fool some people but not this Stros lineup. They see him well. Stros beefed up bullpen makes it a 5 1/2 inning game.

    Pick Made: Tue 4:45 pm UTC
    Mar 28 2024, 8:10 pm UTC
    Washington
    2
    @ Cincinnati
    8
    +833.5
    24-10 in Last 34 WAS ML Picks
    Matt's Analysis:

    The Reds aren't whole yet with TJ Friedl and Matt McLain on the injured list, but they still should rake at home. Elly De La Cruz is a Human Highlight Reel. As the city with the first professional baseball franchise (started in 1869), Cincinnati does Opening Day like no other so it should be a legit home-field advantage today. Nats starter Josiah Gray had an ERA near 6.00 this spring and allowed five runs over five innings in his lone start vs. the Reds in 2023.

    Pick Made: Thu 3:05 pm UTC
    Mar 28 2024, 8:10 pm UTC
    Minnesota
    4
    @ Kansas City
    1
    +1686.5
    35-16 in Last 51 MIN ATS Picks
    Matt's Analysis:

    I think Kansas City will be a fair amount better this year and Minnesota a fair amount worse. The Twins are in bad bullpen shape entering the opener with closer Jhoan Duran and top setup man Justin Topa both hurt among a few others. Was Cole Ragans a fluke for Kansas City last season? The southpaw was awesome after a trade from Texas. The Twins didn't see him in 2023, and I think that's an advantage for Ragans -- at least the first time through the lineup. We can't do props or first five innings bets here yet, but they are coming shortly.

    Pick Made: Tue 11:09 pm UTC

    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).

    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).