Newsletter

Wednesday's interleague matchup between the Nationals and Orioles has a first pitch set for 6:35 PM ET from Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The Orioles are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -182 compared to the Nationals at +153. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs.

Dean Kremer will start for the Orioles, while the Nationals are sending DJ Herz to the mound. Washington is 55-65 this season, and they are 4th in the NL East, while the Orioles are 70-50 and 2nd in the AL East. MASN will be televising this game.<h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: OVER 9 RunsThis game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 6:35 ET on Wednesday, August 14th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul>Thanks to a nine-run 6th inning for the Nationals' offense, they cruised to a 9-3 win over the Orioles in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Nationals were at +162 on the money line.

The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Jake Irvin for the Nationals, and he went six innings while giving up two runs and picked up a win. Trevor Rogers got the start for the Orioles, going five innings and giving up five earned runs.

Washington's offense was led by James Wood, who went 4/5 with three runs scored. Wood was the only Nationals hitter to have more than one hit. As a team, the Nationals had just two more hits than the Orioles and struck out 12 times.<h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3>Washington is 55-65 overall this season, and they are 14.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. The Nationals are 4th in the division and have gone 16-15 in divisional games this year. The Nationals have taken the first game of their series with the Orioles, and their overall series record is 16-20-2 this year.

At home, the Nationals are 28-32 this year, and they have gone 27-33 on the road. As the underdog, the Nationals are 45-55 this year and 10-10 when favored. Washington has won three straight games as the underdog and are 6-4 in their last 10 overall.Washington is 36-24 on the run line on the road this season, including covering in two straight games. They are 59-41 on the run line as an underdog this season, and their average run margin in winning games is +3.4.Washington Nationals games have gone over the total in two straight games, and the over/under record for the season is 61-54. Their games have averaged 9.1 runs per game, and the over/under line for today's game against the Baltimore Orioles is set at 9 runs. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, the Nationals have a record of 13-12-3.Washington is sending DJ Herz to the mound today vs. the Orioles, and he comes in with a record of 2-4 and an ERA of 4.41. Herz has made 11 starts this year and has only turned in one quality start. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 2 2/3 innings of work. Looking back over his last four outings, Herz has finished with a no-decision in three of them. The right-hander has allowed at least one homer in four straight outings. Opponents are batting .243 off Herz this season.Washington's offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game this season, which is 16th in the league. This is a bit misleading, as they are the worst home run hitting team in the league and are also near the bottom of the league in terms of slugging percentage and isolated power. As a team, the Nationals are batting .244, which is 11th in the league.

Over his last five games, Alex Call has gone 9/24, and Luis Garcia Jr. has also been swinging a hot bat, going 6/17 with a homer and six RBIs. For the season, Garcia Jr. is hitting .291 with 14 homers, which is 2nd on the team. CJ Abrams has gone deep 17 times, which is the best mark on the team, and he is batting .254.<h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3>With an overall record of 70-50, the Orioles are in 2nd place in the AL East, just a half-game behind the Yankees for the division lead. The Orioles have dropped two straight games, and this season, they have been good in the AL East, putting up a mark of 26-13. So far, they have been good both at home (34-26) and on the road (36-24).

Baltimore has been good as the favorite this season, going 58-39, and they are 12-11 as the underdog. The Orioles' overall series record is 23-11-4, and they are 0-1 in this series vs. the Nationals. Looking at their overall performance, the Orioles have gone 5-5 over their last 10 games.When betting the run line, the Orioles have been a better bet on the road than at home, going 36-24 on the run line away from Camden Yards compared to 29-31 at home. They have an average run margin of 0.7 runs per game this season, and they have covered the run line in 65 of their 120 games. They have been a favorite in 97 games, going 49-48 on the run line in those games, and they have been an underdog in 23 games, going 16-7 on the run line in those games. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.8 runs per game, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.5 runs per game.The Orioles are playing host to the Nationals today, and the over/under line is set at 9 runs. Baltimore's games have averaged 9.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 67-43. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 9 runs, their record is 15-12-3. Only 5.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher, with just 6 games having lines set at 9 runs. Right-hander Dean Kremer is getting the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Nationals at home. He has made 16 starts this season and has a record of 4-9 with a 4.70 ERA. Kremer's WHIP for the season is currently 1.29. Looking at his overall numbers, Kremer has issued 3.84 walks per nine innings compared to 8.64 strikeouts. Kremer has turned in four quality starts this season, and he has a home ERA of 6.07 compared to 4.67 on the road. In his last outing, Kremer gave up five earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work.
As a team, the Orioles are the top home run hitting team in the league and are also near the top of the league in terms of runs per game, averaging 5 runs per contest. This includes averaging 5.3 runs per game on the road. Overall, they are batting .256 as a team (4th) and have the league's best slugging percentage and isolated power numbers.

Anthony Santander has been one of the league's top power threats this season, as his 36 homers are 3rd in the league. However, he has struggled of late, hitting just .182 over his last eight games. Gunnar Henderson comes into the game with a team-best batting average of .287 and has also hit 29 homers so far this season.

Washington Nationals vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 8/14/24

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada

At 1:10 PM ET, the Twins and Guardians square off in an AL Central matchup. This one is taking place at Progressive Field in Cleveland and has the Guardians as the favorites on the money line (-114). The Twins have an overall record of 80-72, while the Guardians are 88-65.

Thursday's forecast in Cleveland calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. BSN is carrying this game on TV, and the money line odds have the Twins at -104 compared to the Guardians at -114. Today's over/under line is 8.5 runs.<h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline -104This game will be played at Progressive Field at 1:10 ET on Thursday, September 19th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Guardians to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul>Cleveland picked up a 5-4 win over the Twins in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a two-run lead going into the 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up three in the 10th. As for the Twins, they scored one run in the 1st inning and didn't score another run until putting up two in the 5th.

Tanner Bibee started for the Guardians and went 6 2/3 innings while giving up two earned runs and striking out five. Hunter Gaddis got the win out of the bullpen, and Ronny Henriquez took the loss for the Twins. 

Josh Naylor was the difference for the Guardians, as he homered twice, scored three times, and finished with two RBIs. Carlos Correa did the same for the Twins, going 3/5 with two RBIs.<h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3>Minnesota is 80-72 overall and 7.5 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. So far, they have gone 29-22 against other AL Central teams. The Twins are also 3rd in the division standings.

At home, the Twins have been good, going 42-33 this season. On the road, they are just under .500 at 38-39. As the favorite, the Twins are 63-42 this year, and they are 17 games below .500 as the underdog. Minnesota's overall series record is 26-17-4, and they are 1-2 in this series vs. the Guardians. Heading into today's game, the Twins have gone 4-6 over their last 10.Minnesota is 71-81 against the run line this season, with a 39-38 mark on the road. The Twins have covered the run line in two straight road games and have an average run differential of +0.1 runs per game away from home. They have been the favorite in 105 games this season and have a run line record of 46-59 in those contests.Minnesota is on the road today against Cleveland, and the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs. The Twins have a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game this season, and their O/U record is 77-69. When the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 24-22. So far this season, 14 of their games have had O/U lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for just 9.2% of their games. Right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson gets the start for the Twins today as he faces the Guardians on the road. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 5-5 with a 4.08 ERA. Woods Richardson's WHIP for the season is currently 1.25. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in three innings of work. Before that, he had back-to-back starts in which he didn't give up a homer. The right-hander has allowed at least one homer in four of his last six outings.
Carlos Santana has been the Twins' most consistent power threat this season, as he leads the team with 22 home runs and 65 RBIs. He has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/32 in his last eight games, with two homers and five RBIs. Willi Castro and Ryan Jeffers are also near the top of the Twins' home run and RBI leaderboards, with Castro going deep 12 times and Jeffers 20.

As a team, the Twins are 10th in home runs and are averaging 4.7 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up an average of 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, the Twins are 7th in team batting average, hitting a combined .249.<h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3>Cleveland is 88-65 overall and leads the AL Central by six games over the Royals. The Guardians have gone 29-22 against other teams in the division. So far, they have taken two of three games from the Twins in this series, and they are 7-3 across their last 10 games.

At home, the Guardians are 47-28 this season and 41-37 on the road. As the favorite, Cleveland is 62-33, and they are 26-32 as the underdog. So far, they have an overall series record of 26-15-6.When the Guardians win, they do so by an average of 3.3 runs per game, which has led to a run line record of 77-76. They have been a better bet on the run line on the road, where they are 41-37. As the favorite, they are 44-51 on the run line, while they are 33-25 as the underdog.When the Cleveland Guardians play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. This season, their games have averaged 8.3 runs per game. Their overall over/under record is 67-75, and their games have had an average line of 8 runs. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 20-20. This season, 29 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, which is 19.0% of their games. Joey Cantillo has made six starts for the Guardians this year, and he most recently faced the Twins on September 14th. In that outing, he went five innings, picking up the win and not giving up a run. Looking back at his last three outings, Cantillo has given up a combined two earned runs. Cantillo's ERA for the season is 4.99, along with a record of 2-3. Opponents are batting .222 off the left-hander this year. Per nine innings, he is averaging 9.1 strikeouts and 2.93 walks.So far this season, the Guardians have been a slightly above-average offensive team, averaging 4.4 runs per game. At home, they have been even better, averaging 4.7 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .238, which is 14th in the league, and their collective BABIP of .27 is the worst in the MLB. However, they have done a good job of putting the ball in play, as their 7 strikeouts per game is the 4th best mark in the league.

Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor have been the team's top power hitters this season, as Ramirez's 35 homers is 7th in the league, and Naylor is right behind him with 31 long balls. Ramirez is also on an 11-game hitting streak. Naylor has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/19 with two homers over his last five games.

Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 9/19/24

Thursday's Braves vs. Reds game has a first pitch set for 1:10 PM ET from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Braves are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -206 compared to the Reds at +173. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs.

Chris Sale will start for the Braves, while Julian Aguiar will go for the Reds. Atlanta is 82-70 this season, while the Reds are 74-79. This game will be televised on BSSO, and the forecast in Cincinnati calls for temperatures in the mid to upper 60s with scattered clouds.<h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline +173This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 1:10 ET on Thursday, September 19th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS REDS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Reds winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul>The most recent game o of this Braves and Reds series took place on the road for Atlanta. The Braves went into the matchup as slight favorites at -139 and ended up winning the game 7-1. Heading into the game, the Braves had scored the most runs in the National League, while the Reds had the third-fewest.

Spencer Schwellenbach started for the Braves and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts and two walks. Jakob Junis only went six innings for the Reds but gave up just one run on two hits.

Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II each homered for the Braves, while Gio Urshela went 2/4 with three RBIs. Matt Olson also had a two-hit game at the plate.<h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3>With an overall record of 82-70, the Braves are 3rd in the NL East and trail the Phillies by nine games for the division lead. Atlanta is 24-22 against other teams in the NL East. The Braves will be on the road today vs. the Reds, and they are 40-37 on the road compared to 42-33 at home.

This season, the Braves have been the favorite in 121 games, and they have gone 69-52 in those games. As the underdog, Atlanta is 13-18 and 29-23 as the favorite on the road. Atlanta's overall series record is 26-17-7, and they are tied in their current series vs. the Reds.When betting the run line, the Braves have been a solid play on the road this season, going 41-36. They have a run differential of +1.0 runs per game away from home, compared to -0.1 runs per game at home. Overall, their run line record is 72-80, with an average run differential of +0.5 runs per game.When the Braves are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Atlanta's games have averaged 8.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 57-90. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 14-26. So far this season, 29.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.Left-hander Chris Sale gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Reds on the road. Sale has made 28 starts this year and has a record of 17-3 with a league-leading ERA of 2.35. In his 28 appearances, he has turned in 18 quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he gave up just one earned run in six innings of work. Sale has been especially tough at home, going 10-0 with a 2.75 ERA compared to 7-3 with a 2.42 ERA on the road. Overall, he has a WHIP of 1.00 and is averaging 11.42 strikeouts per nine innings.
So far this season, the Braves are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.7 runs per game, compared to just 3.9 at home. Overall, they are the league's 6th best home run hitting team and have the 13th best team batting average at .241. Atlanta has been swinging the bats well of late, with Michael Harris II going 11/36 in his last eight games, including four homers.

Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves' top hitter this season, batting .306 with 38 homers and 100 RBIs. His 100 RBIs are 9th best in the league. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 26 homers, but he is hitting just .241 this season.<h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3>Cincinnati is 74-79 overall and is 14.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Reds are also 4th in the division, trailing the Cubs by 3.5 games for the 3rd spot in the division. They are 21-25 against other teams in the NL Central this year.

The Reds have gone 6-4 across their last ten games and are 37-40 at home this year. On the road, they are 37-39. So far, they have been the favorite in 66 games, and they are 33-33 in those games. As the underdog, the Reds are 41-46 this year, which includes a home mark of 16-13 as the underdog. Cincinnati's overall series record is 19-27-3, and they are tied in their current series vs. the Braves.When betting the run line on the Cincinnati Reds, it's been more profitable to take them on the road this season. Their overall run line record is 83-70, but they are 47-29 against the run line on the road compared to 36-41 at home. The Reds have an average run margin of +0.1 runs per game this season, and their average run margin in winning games is +3.8 runs per game.The Cincinnati Reds are playing at home today against the Atlanta Braves, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Reds games this season is 8.7 runs, and their over/under record on the year is 71-75. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Reds' record is 19-16. Overall, 47.7% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.Julian Aguiar will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win. Against the Twins on September 13th, he went 6 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs, and coming away with the win. Looking at his overall numbers, Aguiar has made six starts and has a record of 2-0. His ERA for the season is 4.88, along with a WHIP of 1.23. Aguiar has made two quality starts this year and is averaging just 4.88 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed six home runs. Per nine innings, he is giving up 3.25 walks.Elly De La Cruz comes into the game as the Reds' leader in home runs, and he is also 2nd on the team in RBIs. De La Cruz is batting .257 for the season and has an on-base percentage of .341. Over his last five games, TJ Friedl has gone 9/19 with two homers and six RBIs. This has helped him move his season batting average up to .231.

As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. Their team batting average of .233 is 18th in the league, and they are also one of the worst teams in terms of strikeouts. Overall, they are 15th in home runs and have the league's 15th best slugging percentage.

Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 9/19/24

From T-Mobile Park in Seattle, we have the Yankees and Mariners facing off in an AL matchup. The game gets started at 9:40 PM ET, and it is the Yankees who are favored on the money line (-120). The Mariners are +101 on the money line, and the forecast calls for clear skies with temperatures in the low 60s.

Wednesday's Yankees vs. Mariners game features Nestor Cortes for New York and Bryce Miller for the Mariners. The Yankees are currently on a two-game winning streak, and their record of 88-63 has them first in the AL East. The Mariners are 2nd in the AL West with a record of 77-74.<h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Seattle Mariners Moneyline +101This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 9:40 ET on Wednesday, September 18th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mariners winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Mariners to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul>New York cruised to an easy 11-2 win over the Mariners in the most recent game of this series. The Yankees had a huge 2nd inning, scoring 10 of their 11 runs. As for the Mariners, they scored their only two runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Yankees were favored at -112.

Luis Gil only went five innings for the Yankees but gave up just one run and picked up the win. Marcus Stroman came out of the bullpen for the save. Bryan Woo had a rough outing for the Mariners, taking the loss.

Juan Soto and Jasson Dominguez each homered for the Yankees. Soto, Gleyber Torres, and Aaron Judge each had two hits and scored three times for New York's offense.<h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3>The Yankees, who lead the AL East by four games over the Orioles, are 88-63 overall as they play on the road today vs. the Mariners. New York has won two straight games, and they are 7-3 over their last 10. This season, they have gone 25-24 in AL East matchups.

So far, the Yankees have been good as the favorite, going 70-56, including 29-25 as the favorite on the road. As for their overall road record, the Yankees are 46-30 while going 42-33 at home. New York's overall series record is 28-16-4, and they have won three straight series.When the Yankees are favored, they are 57-69 vs. the run line, but when they are the underdog, they are 21-4. Their average run differential in their wins is +4.1, but in their losses, it is -3.6. On the road, they are 45-31 vs. the run line, and their average run differential is +1.3. At home, they are 33-42 vs. the run line, and their average run differential is +0.4. Their run line win streak when favored is two games.The Yankees are on the road today against the Mariners, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Yankees games this season is 9.2 runs, and their over/under record is 80-66. The average over/under line for their games is 9 runs, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 7-7. Over the course of the season, 133 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 88.1% of their games. Only 4 games have had lower over/under lines, which is 2.6% of their games.New York is sending left-hander Nestor Cortes to the mound today vs. the Mariners. He has made 29 starts this season and has a record of 9-10 with an ERA of 3.90. Cortes' WHIP for the season is 1.15, and he has turned in 12 quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Cortes finished with a no-decision vs. the Red Sox, going five innings and giving up one earned run. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those outings was vs. the Nationals, where he gave up just one earned run in 6 2/3 innings of work.Heading into today's game, the Yankees are the top home run hitting team in the league and have the best road scoring average in the league at 5.3 runs per game. Overall, they are 3rd in the league in scoring at 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .250 (7th) and have the league's top two home run hitters in Aaron Judge (53) and Juan Soto (40). Judge is also the league leader in RBIs, with 136.

Over his last eight games, Aaron Judge is hitting .357 with two homers and 11 RBIs. Gleyber Torres has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 13/35 with two homers in his last eight games. Torres has also scored nine runs in that stretch. Both Judge and Torres come into the game on long hitting streaks, with Judge at six games and Torres at five.<h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3>Seattle is 77-74 overall and trails the Astros by five games in the AL West. The Mariners are 25-18 against other teams in the division. This season, they are 45-31 at home compared to a mark of 32-43 on the road.

As the favorite, the Mariners are 56-47 this year and 21-27 as the underdog. Seattle's overall series record is 21-23-4, and they are currently losing the series vs. the Yankees.Seattle has a run line record of 64-87 this season, including 32-44 at home. The Mariners have an average run differential of +0.3 runs per game, with a scoring margin of +0.6 runs per game at home and 0.0 runs per game on the road. They have gone 41-62 against the run line as the favorite and 23-25 as the underdog.The Seattle Mariners are 20-22 when the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. Their games have averaged 7.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 71-71 overall. The over has hit in five straight games for the Mariners, and they have played in 54 games with over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 35.8% of their games this season.Seattle is sending right-hander Bryce Miller to the mound today vs. the Yankees. He has made 29 starts this season and has a record of 11-8 with a 3.12 ERA. Miller's WHIP for the season is .99, and opponents are batting .203 off him this year. In his 29 appearances, Miller has turned in 16 quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Miller finished with a no-decision vs. the Rangers, going six innings and giving up one earned run on five hits. He did give up a homer in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts.Seattle's offense is batting just .222 for the season, which is the worst mark in the league. However, they do have three hitters in their lineup who have been swinging the bat well of late. Julio Rodriguez and Luke Raley have both gone deep three times in their last eight games, with Rodriguez batting .361 in that stretch, and Raley hitting .360. Rodriguez is batting .268 for the season, and Raley is at .244.

Cal Raleigh is the Mariners' top power threat, as his 30 homers are 12th in the MLB. He also leads the team with 93 RBIs. Seattle's offense is averaging 4.1 runs per game, and they are one of the league's worst teams in terms of strikeouts.

New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 9/18/24

The Blue Jays and Rangers are both 72-79 heading into Wednesday's matchup, but they are trending in opposite directions, as the Blue Jays are 5th in the AL East, while the Rangers are 3rd in the AL West. Cody Bradford will start for the Rangers, while the Blue Jays are sending Bowden Francis to the mound.

Texas is favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -125 compared to the Blue Jays at +107. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs, and this one is being televised on SNET.<h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline -125This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 ET on Wednesday, September 18th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Blue Jays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul>It was all Texas in the last game of this series, as the Rangers took down the Blue Jays by a score of 13-8. The Rangers offense only had two more hits than the Blue Jays and struck out nine times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -132 on the money line.

Toronto got off to a good start in the game, scoring two runs in the first and adding four more in the 2nd. As for the Rangers, they didn't get on the board until the 3rd, but exploded for five runs in the 4th and added three more in the 5th. After scoring one run in the 6th, the Rangers put the game out of reach with a three-run 8th.

Nathan Eovaldi got the start for the Rangers, going just 4 2/3 innings while giving up seven hits and seven earned runs. He did finish the game with four strikeouts but issued two walks. Matt Festa came out of the bullpen for the win. Tommy Nance had a rough outing for the Blue Jays, taking the loss.<h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3>Toronto is 72-79 overall, putting them 5th in the AL East, two games behind the Rays for 4th place in the division. Currently, they trail the Yankees by 16 games in the AL East. The Blue Jays are looking to even the series with the Rangers today, as they dropped the first game of the series.

At home, the Blue Jays are 38-37 this year, and they are just below .500 at 34-42 on the road. As the underdog, the Blue Jays are 21-35 this season and 44-28 when favored. Toronto's overall series record is 17-25-6, and they are 5-5 over their last 10 games overall.The Blue Jays are 48-28 vs. the run line on the road this season, but they have failed to cover in their last two games as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.3, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.7.The Toronto Blue Jays are on the road against the Texas Rangers today. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 8.9 runs per game this season. The Blue Jays have played in 113 games with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs, going 78-69 in those games. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 18-15.Right-hander Bowden Francis is getting the start for the Blue Jays today as he faces the Rangers on the road. He has made 11 starts this season and has a record of 8-4 with a 3.50 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Francis has a WHIP of .93 and has turned in six quality starts. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going eight innings and giving up just one earned run on one hit. Before that, he had won two straight starts. So far, he has been much better on the road, coming in with a record of 5-3 and an ERA of 3.91.So far this season, the Blue Jays are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. This is also the 17th in the league in terms of home runs, as they have a total of 151. As a team, they are batting .243, which is 11th in the league. Toronto's offense has been led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is hitting .322 for the season with 28 homers and 97 RBIs. Guerrero Jr. is also on a 3-game home run streak.

George Springer has also been a good power threat for the Blue Jays, as he has 19 homers, but he is batting just .223 for the season. However, he has gone deep three times in his last four games. Davis Schneider has also been hot of late, going 7/15 in his last four games with three homers.<h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3>The Rangers are 72-79 overall and trail the Astros by 10 games in the AL West. So far, they are 20-23 against other teams in the AL West. Texas took the first game of their series vs. the Blue Jays and has an overall series record of 20-27-1.

At home, the Rangers are 42-34 this year and have won three straight at home. On the road, they are 30-45 this season. As the favorite, the Rangers are 48-34, and they are just 24-45 as the underdog this year. So far, they have gone 35-22 as the favorite at home.The Rangers have been a below-average run line team this season, going 64-87 overall. They have been slightly better at home, going 32-44. Their average run margin for the season is -0.4 runs per game. They have been a better run line team as the underdog, going 36-33, compared to 28-54 as the favorite.The Texas Rangers are in the midst of a six-game over streak, and their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. Their over/under record for the season is 71-75, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, they have gone 7-7. The over/under line for today's game against the Toronto Blue Jays is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their season average line of 8 runs per game. So far this season, 83.4% of their games have had higher lines than 7.5 runs.Texas is sending left-hander Cody Bradford to the mound today vs. the Blue Jays. He has made 11 starts this season and has a record of 5-3 with a 3.98 ERA. Bradford's WHIP for the season is .96, and opponents are batting .207 off him this year. In his 12 appearances, Bradford has turned in seven quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Bradford took the loss, giving up eight earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had gone 7 innings in back-to-back starts.So far this season, the Rangers offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. Their team batting average is just 15th in the league at .238, and they are also 16th in home runs. As a team, they are 19th in slugging percentage and 21st in OPS. The Rangers do have two hitters with over 20 home runs, with Adolis Garcia leading the team with 78 RBIs.

Corey Seager has been the Rangers' top hitter this season, batting .278 with 30 homers, and he is also 2nd on the team with 74 RBIs. Marcus Semien and Garcia are also near the top of the league in homers, but Semien is batting just .235 for the season and is hitting just .216 over his last nine games.

Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/18/24

Both the Cardinals and Reds will be looking to pick up a win in tonight's NL Central matchup, as the Reds are on a three-game winning streak and the Cardinals are 60-60 overall. However, the Reds are the slight money line favorite for this one, with their odds sitting at -106 compared to the Cardinals at -113. The over/under line is currently 9.5 runs.

First pitch from Great American Ball Park is set for 6:40 PM ET, and BSOH is carrying the game on TV. Kyle Gibson will start for the Cardinals, while the Reds are sending Emilio Pagan to the mound.<h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline -106This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, August 14th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE CARDINALS VS REDS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Reds winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul>Cincinnati picked up a 4-1 win over the Cardinals in the most recent game of this series. The Reds had a 2-1 lead going into the 6th inning and scored two insurance runs in the 7th. As for the Cardinals, they scored their only run in the 7th and had just four hits for the game.

Hunter Greene started for the Reds and picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued a season-high five walks. On the other side, Erick Fedde got the start for the Cardinals and took the loss, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work.

At the plate, Cincinnati was led by Jeimer Candelario and Ty France, as they were the only two Reds hitters to have more than one hit. Candelario and TJ Friedl each had two RBIs for the Reds' offense.<h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3>St. Louis is at an even 60-60 overall as they are 7.5 games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead. The Cardinals have dropped three straight games, and they are losing the series vs. the Reds 0-2. So far, they have gone just 17-21 in divisional games.

As the road team today, the Cardinals are 29-33 this season. They have been slightly better at home, going 31-27. St. Louis has dropped three straight on the road, and they are 10-9 as the road favorite this year. So far, they have an overall record of 31-30 as the favorite.St. Louis has been a solid run line bet overall this season, going 58-62. They have been a better bet on the road, going 30-32, but they have failed to cover the run line in their last three road games. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 38-21 on the run line.Today's over/under line of 9.5 runs is a rarity for the St. Louis Cardinals, as only 1.7% of their games this season have had higher lines. The Cardinals have an over/under record of 58-59 on the year, and their games have averaged 8.7 runs per contest. Their games have gone under the total in 93.3% of their games this season, and they are currently on a two-game under streak.The Cardinals are sending right-hander Kyle Gibson to the mound today vs. the Reds. He has made 22 starts this season and has a record of 7-4 with an ERA of 3.99. Gibson's WHIP for the season is currently 1.32. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work vs. the Rays. Before that outing, he had put together three straight quality starts. Gibson has a record of 5-1 on the road this season with a 3.53 ERA compared to 2-3 at home with a 4.83 ERA.St. Louis has been looking for more production from their offense, as they are averaging just 4.1 runs per game (24th) and have been even worse on the road at 3.9 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .245, which is 10th in the league, and have the 18th home run total in the league. Collectively, the Cardinals are near the bottom of the league in terms of OPS and isolated power.

Right fielder Alec Burleson has been a bright spot for the Cardinals this season, leading the team with 20 home runs and 67 RBIs, while also hitting .275. Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan have also been solid run producers, as they are tied for 2nd on the team in RBIs and have 12 and nine homers, respectively. Arenado has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/34 in his last nine games.<h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3>Cincinnati is 59-61 overall and is 8.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. They are also a half-game behind the Cardinals for the second spot in the NL Central. The Reds have won three straight games, and these three wins have come by scoring 23 runs. So far, they are 17-17 in divisional games.

At home, the Reds are 30-31 this season compared to a 29-30 mark on the road. As the home underdog, the Reds have gone 10-10 this season, and they have won two straight as the underdog overall. Cincinnati's overall series record is 14-20-3, and they are up 2-0 in this series vs. the Cardinals.The Reds have been a solid run line team this season, going 65-55 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 37-22, compared to 28-33 at home. They have covered the run line in their last two games at home and are 3-0 as the underdog in their last three games.The Cincinnati Reds are hosting the St. Louis Cardinals today, and the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs. The combined run average for Reds games this season is 8.5 runs, and their over/under record is 54-62. The average over/under line for Reds games this season is 9 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 9.5 runs is 18-9. So far this season, only 4.2% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9.5 runs or higher. The Reds have gone under the total in each of their last four games.Right-hander Emilio Pagán is getting the start for the Reds today as he faces the Cardinals at home. He has made 23 appearances this season but has not made a start, so it will be interesting to see how he performs in this role. Pagán's ERA for the season is 4.22, along with a record of 2-3. Looking at his ERA at home, it is 10.64 compared to 2.25 on the road. So far, he has allowed four homers and is averaging 10.97 strikeouts per nine innings. In his most recent outing, he went one inning and gave up one earned run, finishing with a no-decision.Heading into today's game, the Reds are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. This season, they are batting just .230, which is 21st in the MLB. However, they do have the league's 8th best isolated power figure, and they are 9th in home runs. Cincinnati's offense is led by Spencer Steer and Elly De La Cruz, who have 21 and 18 homers, respectively. Steer has been hot of late, going 9/19 in his last six games.

As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.5 runs per game on the road and 4.4 at home. They are also 9th in the league in home runs. Currently, Nick Martini and Spencer Steer are both on hitting streaks, with Martini's streak sitting at three games and Steer's at six.

St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 8/14/24

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

Best NBA Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25

Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

Wednesday's matchup between the Nationals and Mets has a first pitch set for 7:10 PM ET from Citi Field in New York, NY. The Nationals are 68-83, putting them 4th in the NL East, while the Mets have won two straight and their overall record of 83-68 has them 2nd in the division.

New York is favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -170 compared to the Nationals at +144. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs, and MASN will be televising this game.<h3>NEW YORK METS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: New York Mets Moneyline -170This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:10 ET on Wednesday, September 18th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mets winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul>New York cruised to a 10-1 win over the Nationals in the most recent game of this series. The Mets had a huge 3rd inning, scoring four of their ten runs. As for the Nationals, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Mets were favored at -171 on the money line.

Tylor Megill pitched well for the Mets in this one, going six innings and striking out four without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Mitchell Parker only went 3 2/3 innings for the Nationals, giving up five earned runs and took the loss.

Pete Alonso and Luisangel Acuna each homered for the Mets, while Francisco Alvarez went 1/3 with three RBIs and two runs scored. Jose Iglesias also had a three-hit game at the plate.<h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3>With an overall record of 68-83, the Nationals are 4th in the NL East and trail the Phillies by 23 games for the division lead. Currently, they are on a two-game losing streak, having dropped the first two games of this series vs. the Mets. Washington's record vs. other NL East teams is 23-25 this season.

At home, the Nationals are 36-39 this season, and they are 32-44 on the road. As the underdog, the Nationals are 53-70 this season compared to 15-13 as the favorite. Their overall series record is 19-22-6 heading into today's game vs. the Mets.Washington's run line record is 84-67 overall, and 44-32 on the road. They have a run line record of 71-52 when they are the underdog, but are just 13-15 when they are the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.3, while it is -3.8 in losing games.The Washington Nationals are on the road today against the New York Mets, with the over/under line set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Nationals games this season is 8.9 runs, and their over/under record is 71-74. The average over/under line for their games is 9 runs, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 17-10. Overall, 80.8% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, with only 1.3% of games having lower lines.Washington is sending DJ Herz to the mound today vs. the Mets, and he comes in with a record of 4-7 and an ERA of 3.70. So far, he has made 17 starts, and opponents are batting .214 off the right-hander this season. Herz has made two quality starts and is averaging 10.98 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Herz went five innings, giving up one earned run, and got the win. He has won each of his last two starts. Against the Mets, Herz is 0-1 with a 5.29 ERA in two appearances.Washington's offense has been near the bottom of the league this season, averaging just 4.1 runs per game (23rd) and are also 24th in home runs. As a team, they are batting .243, which is 11th in the league, and are 5th in the league in fewest strikeouts per game. Heading into the game, both CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. are tied for the team lead with 65 RBIs, with Abrams also leading the team with 20 homers. Garcia Jr. comes into the game with a batting average of .280.

Both Dylan Crews and James Wood have struggled at the plate for the Nationals of late, with Crews going 5/20 in his last five games and Wood going 4/19. Wood does have two homers in this stretch, but he also has three RBIs. Lane Thomas and CJ Abrams are both on three-game hitting streaks.<h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3>The Mets are currently eight games behind the Phillies in the NL East, and they are 83-68 overall. New York has won two straight games, and they are 6-4 across their last 10. So far, they have gone 25-19 against other teams in the NL East this year.

At home, the Mets are 42-34 compared to 41-34 on the road. As the favorite, the Mets have gone 55-37 this year, and they are 28-31 as the underdog. New York has won two straight games as the home favorite. Currently, they are 25-17-8 in series this year.The Mets have been a solid run line bet this season, going 76-75 overall. They are 42-33 on the run line on the road, where they have an average run margin of +0.5 runs per game. They are just 34-42 on the run line at home, where their average run margin is also +0.5 runs per game.The New York Mets are playing host to the Washington Nationals today, and oddsmakers have set the over/under line for the game at 7.5 runs. This season, the Mets have played in 105 games with higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 69.5% of their games. Their games have averaged a combined 9.0 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 75-71.New York is sending left-hander Jose Quintana to the mound today vs. the Nationals. Quintana has made 29 starts this year and has a record of 9-9 with a 3.91 ERA. So far, he has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 6.91 strikeouts per nine innings. In his 29 appearances, Quintana has only allowed 22 home runs. Looking back at his last outing, Quintana pitched seven scoreless innings, picking up the win. He has won each of his last three starts. Before that, he had given up at least one earned run in five straight outings. Opponents are batting .237 off Quintana this year.Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been the Mets' most consistent power threats this season, as they are 2nd and 1st on the team in home runs, respectively. Alonso comes into the game ranked 9th in the league in homers, while Lindor's 86 RBIs are the best on the team. Lindor has also been swinging a good bat of late, hitting .240 over his last eight games, with three homers. Jose Iglesias has also been hot of late, going 13/30 in his last eight games.

Overall, the Mets have been a good offensive team this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 7th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. As a team, the Mets are 5th in home runs and have the 9th best team batting average in the league.

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 9/18/24

The Red Sox and Rays are set to face off in an AL East matchup at 6:50 PM ET. This one is being played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, and the Red Sox are the slight money line favorites, with their odds sitting at +100 compared to the Rays at -121.

Boston will be looking to end a two-game losing streak, as they are 75-76 and the underdog on the run line at +166. The Rays are 74-77 overall and starting Ryan Pepiot. Tanner Houck is starting for the Red Sox. Wednesday's over/under line is at 7.5 runs, and the game can be seen on NESN.<h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline +100This game will be played at Tropicana Field at 6:50 ET on Wednesday, September 18th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS RAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul>Tampa Bay cruised to an easy 8-3 win over the Red Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Rays had a huge 5th inning, scoring four of their eight runs. As for the Red Sox, they scored their only three runs in the 8th. Heading into the game, the Rays were at +111 on the money line.

Shane Baz started for the Rays and picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued five walks. On the other side, Nick Pivetta got the start for the Red Sox and took the loss, going just 4 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs on five hits.

Jose Siri and Josh Lowe each homered for the Rays, while Junior Caminero scored three times and drove in a run while going 2/4. Brandon Lowe also had a two-hit game and drove in two runs.<h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3>Boston is 75-76 overall this season, and they are 3rd in the AL East, 13 games behind the Yankees for the division lead. The Red Sox have dropped two straight games, and they are 4-6 across their last 10 games. In the AL East, they are 21-23 this season.

At home, the Red Sox are 35-40 this season, and they are above .500 at 40-36 on the road. As the road favorite, the Red Sox have gone 15-6 this year, and they are 41-34 as the favorite overall. Boston's series record is 22-19-6 this year.When the Red Sox are the underdog, they are a solid bet on the run line, going 43-33. They have a run line record of 71-80 overall, and their average run differential is exactly zero. Their average run differential in winning games is 3.9, while it is -3.9 in losses.When the Red Sox are on the road, the over/under line is typically set higher than 7.5 runs. In fact, 85.4% of their games have had higher lines than 7.5 runs. Their games have averaged 9.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 75-68 overall. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 9-11.Tanner Houck will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Mets, as he gets the start for the Red Sox today. In that start, he took the loss, going five innings and giving up four earned runs. Looking back over his last three outings, Houck has given up at least two homers in each. For the season, he has made 28 appearances, 19 of which were quality starts. Houck's ERA for the season is 3.24, along with a record of 8-10. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.96 strikeouts and 2.49 walks.Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are 7th in home runs and 5th in team batting average. They have been a good power-hitting team this season, with a collective isolated power figure of .176, which is 4th best in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.7 runs per game, and their team batting average of .254 is also 5th in the MLB.

Rafael Devers has been the team's top run producer this season, with 83 RBIs to go along with his 28 homers. Devers is also batting .276 for the season. Tyler O'Neill has gone deep 31 times this season, which is 11th best in the league, and is batting .251 overall. However, he is just 9/38 in his last 10 games. Jarren Duran is batting .285 for the season and is 2nd on the team with 72 RBIs.<h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3>Tampa Bay is 74-77 overall this season, and they trail the Yankees by 14 games in the AL East. Currently, they are in 4th place in the division, just a game behind the Red Sox for the 3rd spot. The Rays are 20-24 against other AL East teams this year.

The Rays have an even 38-38 record at home this year, and they are 36-39 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 65 games, and they are 35-30 in those games. As for their games as the underdog, the Rays are 39-47. Tampa Bay's overall series record is 22-18-7, and they are currently up 1-0 in this series vs. the Red Sox.At home, the Rays have a run line record of 35-41, covering the run line in 46% of their games. They have a run line record of 24-41 as the favorite and 54-32 as the underdog. Their average run margin is -0.3 runs per game at home. Their run line record on the road is 43-32, covering the run line in 57% of their games. Their average run margin is -0.5 runs per game on the road.The Tampa Bay Rays are playing at home against the Boston Red Sox today, with the over/under line set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Rays games this season is 8.0 runs, and their over/under record is 66-77. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, their record is 23-27. Overall, 57.0% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, with an average line of 8 runs per game.Ryan Pepiot gets the start for the Rays today and comes in with a record of 8-6 and ERA of 3.76. So far this year, he has made 23 starts, and opponents are batting .211. Pepiot has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 9.31 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in two innings of work. Before that, he had gone 5 1/3 innings without giving up an earned run. Pepiot has given up at least one homer in four straight outings.Yandy Diaz has been one of the few bright spots in the Rays lineup this season, as he is batting .283 and has gone 12/29 in his last eight games. He also has 14 homers this season, which is 4th in the MLB. Brandon Lowe has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/27 with three homers in his last eight games.

As a team, the Rays are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and team batting average. Overall, they are just 22nd in scoring and have a team OPS of .674.

Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction 9/18/24

Wednesday's interleague matchup between the Astros and Padres is set for 6:40 PM ET from PETCO Park in San Diego, CA. The Astros are currently favored on the money line, and their record of 82-69 has them in 1st place in the AL West. The Padres are 2nd in the NL West with an overall record of 86-66.

The over/under line is currently at 7 runs, and Framber Valdez will start for the Astros, while the Padres have Dylan Cease on the mound. Cease will be looking to help the Padres close the gap on the Giants, who lead the NL West.<h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS SAN DIEGO PADRES BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -112This game will be played at PETCO Park at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, September 18th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Padres to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul>Houston picked up a 4-3 road win over the Padres in the most recent game of this series. The Astros had a two-run 4th inning and scored the game's go-ahead run in the 8th. As for the Padres, they scored their only run in the 6th and tied the game with a run in the 7th.

Josh Hader got the win for the Astros out of the bullpen, while Hector Neris got the save. Adrian Morejon took the loss for San Diego out of the bullpen. 

Hunter Brown started for the Astros, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits. He finished the game with just three strikeouts but induced 11 ground balls. Michael King put together a good outing for the Padres, giving up two earned runs in seven innings of work.<h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3>Houston leads the AL West by five games over the Mariners as they take on the Padres today. The Astros are 82-69 overall and have gone 25-20 against other teams in the AL West. They have won four straight games as the favorite, and they are 63-49 when favored this year.

At home, the Astros are 42-32 this year, and they are just above .500 at 40-37 on the road. So far, they have an overall series record of 26-20-2. Houston is 6-4 across their last ten games and are looking to take the series lead vs. the Padres today.When the Astros are on the road, they are a solid bet against the run line, as they are 43-34 this season. Their average run differential away from home is +0.2, and they have covered the run line in four straight games as the favorite.The Houston Astros have played in 146 games this season with an over/under line higher than 7 runs, which accounts for 96.7% of their games. Their combined run average is 8.6 runs per game, and their over/under record is 61-85. When the line is set at 7 runs, their over/under record is 1-4, and their average over/under line for the season is set at 9 runs. Their current under streak is at 2 games.Framber Valdez is looking to bounce back from his last start, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Athletics on September 12th, he gave up one earned run in 6 1/3 innings of work. Valdez has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 14-6. His ERA for the season is 2.91, along with a WHIP of 1.09. Valdez has one complete game this year and 16 quality starts. Looking at his overall numbers, he has an ERA of 3.98 on the road compared to 2.85 at home.Yordan Alvarez comes into the game as the Astros' top hitter this season, with a batting average of .307, and he also leads the team with 85 RBIs and is 8th in the league with 34 homers. However, he has gone just 4/23 in his last six games, with two home runs. Jose Altuve is 3rd on the team with a batting average of .301 and has 19 homers this season.

As a team, the Astros are averaging 4.6 runs per game and are 3rd in the league in batting average. They have been swinging the bats well of late, as Jason Heyward has gone 6/16 in his last five games, and Yainer Diaz is hitting .296 in his last six games. Overall, the Astros are 10th in the league in home runs and have the 8th best slugging percentage in the MLB.<h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3>San Diego is 86-66 overall and 3.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Padres are 24-22 against other teams in their division. They are 41-36 at home this season and have been really good on the road, going 45-30.

So far, the Padres have been the favorite in most of their games, going 56-42 in those matchups. As for their record as the underdog, they are 30-24 this year. San Diego's overall series record is 29-15-6, and they are 1-1 in their current series vs. the Astros.San Diego is a team that has been a better bet on the run line on the road than at home, as the Padres are 47-28 vs. the run line away from Petco Park compared to just 30-47 at home. They have an average run margin of +1.2 on the road, compared to -.1 at home. The Padres have been a better bet vs. the run line as an underdog than as a favorite, going 37-17 vs. the run line as the underdog.San Diego Padres games have been high-scoring this season, with a combined run average of 8.9 runs per game. The over/under record for Padres games this season is 80-69, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 7 runs, the over has hit 11 times, while the under has hit 3 times with 2 pushes. The over has hit in 89.5% of Padres games this season, and the under is currently on a 3-game streak.Dylan Cease will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run and picked up the win. In that start vs. the Giants, Cease went six innings, giving up just four hits and two walks. Cease finished with 10 strikeouts in the outing. Looking at his overall numbers, Cease has made 31 starts and has a record of 13-11. His ERA for the season is 3.58, along with a WHIP of 1.09. Cease has one complete game shutout this year and 15 quality starts. Per nine innings, Cease is averaging 10.99 strikeouts. For the year, Cease has allowed 18 homers.
As a team, the Padres are batting a league-best .265 and are also the top home run hitting team in the league. They are also one of the league's best offenses in terms of run production, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. San Diego has been even better on the road this season, averaging 5.1 runs per game.

Over his last seven games, Luis Arraez has gone 13/32, and he is batting .320 for the season. Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill are also having strong seasons, with Machado leading the team in homers (27) and RBIs (101), while Merrill is 2nd on the team with 86 RBIs and has gone deep 24 times this season. Fernando Tatis Jr. is also swinging a hot bat right now, going 11/29 with four homers in his last seven games.

Houston Astros vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 9/18/24

Wednesday's matchup between the Dodgers and Marlins has a first pitch set for 6:40 PM ET from loanDepot Park in Miami. The Dodgers are 1st in the NL West with a record of 89-62, while the Marlins are 5th in the NL East at 56-95.

Los Angeles comes into the game as the heavy favorite, with their money line odds sitting at -180 compared to the Marlins at +151. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs, and BSFL will be televising this one.<h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Miami Marlins Moneyline +151This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, September 18th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Marlins winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Marlins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul>Miami rallied for two runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this Marlins vs Dodgers series. The Marlins scored two runs in the 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up two in the top of the 9th, picking up an 11-9 win. Heading into the game, the Marlins were at +187 on the money line.

Darren McCaughan got the start for the Marlins, going just 3 2/3 innings while giving up five runs and striking out four. Anthony Veneziano got the win out of the bullpen. Bobby Miller only went two innings for the Dodgers, giving up four earned runs on seven hits.

Jesús Sánchez had a huge game at the plate for the Marlins, going 5/5 with two doubles and three RBIs. Kyle Stowers also had two hits and two RBIs. For the Dodgers, Max Muncy went 3/5 with five RBIs.<h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3>Los Angeles is currently 1st in the NL West, leading the Padres by 3.5 games. Overall, the Dodgers are 89-62, but they dropped the first game of this series vs. the Marlins. Their division record is 24-19 this year.

At home, the Dodgers have gone 48-27 this year, and they are just above .500 on the road at 41-35. As the favorite, the Dodgers have been good this year, going 84-50, but they are just 5-12 as the underdog. So far, they have been the road favorite 60 times this year, going 37-23.When betting the Dodgers on the run line this season, you've been better off taking them at home, where they're 38-37 vs. the run line. Overall, they're 75-76 vs. the run line, with an average run margin of +0.7 runs per game. They're 37-39 vs. the run line on the road, where their average run margin is +0.6 runs per game. As the favorite, they're 68-66 vs. the run line, compared to 7-10 as the underdog. In their wins, their average run margin is +3.7 runs per game, compared to -3.4 runs per game in their losses.Los Angeles is on the road today against the Miami Marlins, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The Dodgers have an over/under record of 83-65 this season, and their games have averaged a combined 9.3 runs per game. Their over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 33-25, and they are currently on a four-game over streak.Landon Knack gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Marlins on the road. So far this season, he has made 10 starts and two of them have been quality starts. Knack's record for the season is 2-4, and he most recently took the loss on September 13th, where he gave up five earned runs in just two innings of work. In that outing, he gave up two homers. Before that, he had given up a homer in three straight outings. Knack's ERA for the season is 3.70, along with a WHIP of 1.09.Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez have been the Dodgers' top power threats this season, with Ohtani's 48 homers leading the team and Hernandez's 29 long balls coming in as the second-most in the league. Ohtani also leads the team with 110 RBIs, which is also good for 2nd in the MLB. Ohtani is batting .287 for the season, while Hernandez is at .269. Hernandez has been hot of late, going 8/23 in his last six games, with one homer and seven runs scored.

As a team, the Dodgers are 2nd in scoring at 5 runs per game, and they have been even better at home, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league's 3rd best home run hitting team and have the MLB's top slugging percentage. They also come into the game with the league's 2nd best OPS figure.<h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3>Miami is 5th in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by 35 games for the division lead. Overall, the Marlins are 56-95, and they are 17-32 against other teams in the NL East. The Marlins took the first game of the series vs. the Dodgers and have an overall series record of 11-28-9.

At home, the Marlins are 29-47 this season and 27-48 on the road. So far, they are just 4-14 when favored and 52-81 as the underdog. Miami's overall series losing streak is two games, and they are 4-6 over their last ten games.When the Marlins win, they do so by an average of 2.8 runs per game, but they lose by an average of 3.8 runs. They are 71-80 vs. the run line overall, but they are 33-43 at home. They are 38-37 vs. the run line on the road and have covered the run line in three straight games at home. As an underdog, they are 69-64 vs. the run line.In games involving the Miami Marlins this season, the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs 52 times, and the over has hit in 28 of those contests. The Marlins' games have averaged 9.0 runs per game this season, so the over/under line has been set slightly higher than their average combined run total.Miami is sending left-hander Ryan Weathers to the mound today vs. the Dodgers. He has made 13 starts this season and has a record of 3-5 with a 3.55 ERA. Weathers' WHIP for the season is currently 1.14. In his 13 starts, he has turned in six quality starts and is averaging 8.49 strikeouts per nine innings. Weathers most recently pitched on June 7th vs. the Guardians, where he went 2 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, three walks, and four hits. He didn't give up a homer in that outing.For the season, the Marlins are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. They have been a little better at home, averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 13th in the league, and have the 23rd home run total in the league. Miami is also the worst team in the league in terms of drawing walks.

Jake Burger and Jesús Sánchez have been the team's top power threats this season, with 26 and 17 home runs, respectively. Burger also leads the Marlins with 66 RBIs. Otto Lopez has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/22 in his last six games, with two homers in that stretch.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Miami Marlins Betting Pick & Prediction 9/18/24

The Guardians are hosting the Twins today at Progressive Field in Cleveland, and they are looking to extend their lead in the AL Central, as they are 87-65. However, the Twins are the slight money line favorite today, with their odds sitting at -101 compared to the Guardians at -117. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs.

First pitch for this one is set for 6:40 PM ET, and the forecast calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 70s. BSGL will be televising this AL matchup. Minnesota is 3rd in the AL Central, with a record of 80-71, while the Guardians are 1st.<h3>MINNESOTA TWINS VS CLEVELAND GUARDIANS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Minnesota Twins Moneyline -101This game will be played at Progressive Field at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, September 18th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Twins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Guardians to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Twins vs. Guardians series. Minnesota went into the matchup as +118 underdogs and squeaked out a 4-1 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Guardians could only muster one more run in the 4th inning. As for the Twins, they scored the game's go-ahead run in the 5th, and added two insurance runs in the 8th.

Gavin Williams got the start for the Guardians, going five innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued two walks. As for the Twins, Zebby Matthews only went 4 2/3 innings but gave up just one earned run on five hits.

Minnesota's offense was led by Willi Castro and Matt Wallner, as they were the only two Twins hitters to have more than one hit. Castro, Lane Thomas, and Angel Martinez each had one home run for their respective teams.<h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3>Minnesota is 80-71 overall and 6.5 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. So far, they have gone 29-21 in divisional games. The Twins are on the road today, and they are 38-38 on the road compared to 42-33 at home.

The Twins have been good as the favorite this year, going 63-42, but they are just 17-29 as the underdog. Minnesota has been really good as the road favorite, putting up a record of 28-16 this year. They are also 26-17-4 in series this year.Minnesota has a run line record of 70-81 this season, including a 38-38 mark on the road. The Twins have an average run margin of 0.2 runs per game this season, and their average run margin in winning games is 3.7 runs per game. They have been favored in 105 games this season and have a run line record of 46-59 in those games.Minnesota's over/under record is 76-69 this season, and the over/under line for today's game against the Cleveland Guardians is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Twins games this season is 9.1, and their average over/under line for the season is 8 runs per game. Minnesota has played 97 games with over/under lines set above 7.5 runs, which accounts for 64.2% of their games this season.Twins starter Bailey Ober will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Reds, as he gave up five earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up two homers. Before that, he had turned in a quality start in three straight outings. Ober's ERA for the season is 3.90, along with a record of 12-7. Opponents are batting .202 vs. the right-hander this season. For the year, he has one complete game and 17 quality starts. Per nine innings, Ober is averaging 9.35 strikeouts and just 2.28 walks.Carlos Santana comes into the game as the Twins' leader in home runs this season, and he is also on a seven-game hitting streak. Over his last four games, he has gone 6/17 with a home run and two RBIs. Willi Castro has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 6/16 in his last five games. This includes one home run and four RBIs.

For the season, the Twins are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. They are also one of the top home run hitting teams in the league and have a team batting average of .249. As a team, they are 8th in on-base percentage and have the 6th best slugging percentage in the league.<h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3>Cleveland is 87-65 overall this season and leads the AL Central by five games over the Royals. The Guardians are 28-22 against other teams in the AL Central. At home, the Guardians are 46-28 this season and 41-37 on the road. So far, they have been excellent as the favorite, going 61-33.

The Guardians have an overall series record of 26-15-6 this year, and they are 6-7 as the home underdog. Cleveland has gone 6-4 across their last ten games and are currently tied with the Twins in their series.The Guardians have been a solid run line bet this season, going 77-75 overall. They have been slightly better on the road, going 41-37, compared to 36-38 at home. They have a positive run differential both at home and on the road, with an average run margin of 0.5 runs per game overall. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 33-25 against the run line, compared to 44-50 as the favorite.The Cleveland Guardians have been involved in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 8.3 runs per game. Their over/under record is 66-75, and the average over/under line for their games is set at 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 17-21. The over has hit in six straight games for the Guardians, and 69.7% of their games this season have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs.Cleveland is sending Tanner Bibee to the mound today vs. the Twins, and he comes into the game with a record of 11-8 and an ERA of 3.60. Looking back at his last outing, Bibee took the loss vs. the Rays, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those wins came vs. the Royals, where he gave up just one earned run in six innings of work. Bibee has a total of 10 quality starts this year and is averaging 9.84 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has given up 22 homers.Jose Ramirez comes into the game on a 10-game hitting streak and has been hot at the plate of late, going 8/23 in his last six games. During this stretch, he has one home run and three runs batted in. For the season, Ramirez's 35 home runs are 7th best in the league and leads the Guardians, while his 107 RBIs are 5th best in the MLB.

As a team, the Guardians are averaging 4.4 runs per game and are 11th in the league in home runs. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.7 runs per game. Overall, they are batting just .238, which is 15th in the league, and have the league's worst BABIP at .27.

Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 9/18/24

Both the Braves and Reds will be looking to pick up a win in Wednesday's NL matchup, as the forecast calls for scattered clouds and temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. This one is getting started at 6:40 PM ET from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, and the Braves are the betting favorite on the money line (-147).

Wednesday's over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs, and the Reds will be looking to pick up a home win with the money line odds of +125. Jakob Junis is starting for the Reds, and the Braves are starting Spencer Schwellenbach. Atlanta is currently on a three-game losing streak, and they are 3rd in the NL East, while the Reds are 4th in the NL Central with a record of 74-78.<h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline +125This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 6:40 ET on Wednesday, September 18th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS REDS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Reds winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul>Cincinnati picked up a 6-5 win over the Braves in the most recent game of this series. The Reds had a late rally, scoring two runs in the 6th and another two in the 7th. As for the Braves, they scored three runs in the 1st and added two more in the 2nd, but didn't score another run after that.

Brandon Williamson only went 1 1/3 innings for the Reds but gave up just three hits and three earned runs. Brent Suter got the win out of the bullpen, and Alexis Díaz got the save. Grant Holmes only went four innings for the Braves, giving up five hits and two earned runs.

Spencer Steer and Tyler Stephenson each homered for the Reds, while Noelvi Marte went 2/4 with a double and an RBI. Ty France also had a two-hit game at the plate.<h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3>With an overall record of 81-70, the Braves are 3rd in the NL East and trail the Phillies by 10 games. Atlanta has dropped three straight games, and they lost the first game of this series vs. the Reds. Their record in the division is 24-22 this season.

At home, the Braves have gone 42-33, and they are just above .500 on the road, coming in at 39-37. As the favorite, the Braves are 68-52 this season, and they are 13-18 as the underdog. Atlanta's overall series record is 26-17-7.When the Braves are on the road, they have a run line record of 40-36, which is a winning percentage of 52.6%. Their average run differential per game is +1.0 on the road, which is better than their overall average of +0.4 runs per game. They have covered the run line in 2 of their last 3 road games.The Atlanta Braves are on the road against the Cincinnati Reds today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is higher than their combined run average of 8.1 runs per game. The Braves have an over/under record of 57-89 on the season, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 14-25. The over has hit in their last four games.Right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Reds on the road. He has made 18 starts this season and has a record of 6-7 with a 3.73 ERA. Schwellenbach's WHIP for the season is currently 1.10. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on four hits. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. Schwellenbach has allowed a total of 13 home runs this season.
Marcell Ozuna has been a key power source for the Braves this season, as his 37 homers are 6th in the league and the top mark on the team. He is also 9th in the league with 98 RBIs. Ozuna has also been very good in terms of batting average and on-base percentage, coming in at .303 and .380, respectively. Matt Olson is 2nd on the team with 26 homers but has struggled with a batting average of just .239.

Over his last nine games, Michael Harris II has hit three homers and has gone 10/40 (.250). As a team, the Braves are 6th in the league in home runs and are averaging 4.3 runs per game. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.6 runs per contest.<h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3>Cincinnati is 74-78 overall, putting them 4th in the NL Central. Currently, they trail the Cardinals by 2.5 games for the 3rd spot in the division and are 13.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. The Reds have gone 21-25 against other teams in the NL Central this year.

The Reds have won five straight games at home, and they are 37-39 at home this year. On the road, they are also 37-39 this year. So far, they have been right at .500 both as the favorite and as the underdog, going 33-33 in each situation. Cincinnati's overall series record is 19-27-3.Despite their overall run line record of 83-69, the Reds have been a much better bet on the run line on the road, where they are 47-29. Overall, they have an average run margin of +0.2 runs per game, but that margin is +0.6 on the road and -0.3 at home. They have covered the run line in six straight games at home, but overall, they are just 36-40 on the run line at home. As the favorite, they are just 27-39 on the run line, but as the underdog, they are 56-30.The Cincinnati Reds are playing at home today against the Atlanta Braves. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Reds have had an over/under record of 19-15 when the line is set at 8.5 runs this season. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this year, and their over/under record for the season is 71-74. Cincinnati has gone over the total in their last four games.Jakob Junis gets the start for the Reds today and is coming off a short outing against the Cardinals in which he gave up one earned run in five innings of work. In that outing, he gave up three hits, three walks, and one homer. Junis has made 22 appearances this year and has a record of 4-0 with a 2.73 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .207 this year off Junis. Looking back over his last four outings, Junis has finished with a no-decision in each one. He has made 12 appearances on the road, going 3-0 with a 3.58 ERA compared to 10 appearances at home, where he is 1-0 with a 2.77 ERA.Elly De La Cruz has been the Reds' top power hitter this season, as he is 1st on the team with 24 homers and is also 2nd on the team with 69 RBIs. De La Cruz is batting .257 for the season, and his on-base percentage of .342 is 4th best on the team. Spencer Steer and Jeimer Candelario are also near the top of the Reds' home run leaderboard, but both players are hitting below .235 for the season.

As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.4 runs per game, and their team batting average of .233 is 17th in the league. They have been a bit better at home, where they are averaging 4.4 runs per game. Over his last five games, TJ Friedl is batting .450 with two homers and five RBIs.

Atlanta Braves vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 9/18/24

From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have the White Sox and Angels facing off in an AL matchup. This one gets started at 4:07 PM ET, and NBCS is carrying it on TV.

Wednesday's forecast looks good in Anaheim, with temperatures in the mid-60s and partly cloudy skies. The over/under line is at 9 runs, and the Angels are favored on the money line (-157). Chicago has a record of 36-116, while the Angels are 61-90, putting them 5th in the AL West. The White Sox are 5th in the AL Central.<h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS CHICAGO WHITE SOX BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline -157This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 4:07 ET on Wednesday, September 18th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE WHITE SOX VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul>Thanks to a five-run 1st inning for the Angels' offense, they cruised to a 5-0 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Angels were favored at -149 on the money line.

The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Griffin Canning for the Angels, and he went six innings while giving up just three hits and no earned runs. Canning finished the game with six strikeouts but issued two walks. On the other side, Davis Martin got the start for the White Sox, going five innings and giving up three earned runs on seven hits.

Los Angeles got a huge performance from Eric Wagaman, as he went 3/4 with a home run and two RBIs. Both Taylor Ward and Gustavo Campero each drove in two for the Angels' offense.<h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3>With a record of 36-116, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 51 games for the division lead. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-41. The White Sox have gone just 20-58 at home compared to 16-58 on the road.

Chicago has really struggled as the underdog this year, going 31-113, but they have been much better as the favorite, going 5-3. This season, the White Sox are 7-40-2 in terms of series record, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.The White Sox have been a poor bet on the run line this season, going 61-91. They have been especially bad on the road, going 30-44. They have been a good bet as the favorite, going 5-3, but as the underdog, they are just 56-88. Their average run differential is -2.1 runs per game.Chicago White Sox games have had an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 65-79. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 11-16-3. Only 3.3% of their games have had lines set at 9 runs or higher, with just five games having a line of 9 runs. The average over/under line for White Sox games this season has been 8 runs.Chicago is sending left-hander Jared Shuster to the mound today vs. the Angels. Shuster has made 36 appearances this season and has a record of 1-4 with an ERA of 4.54. Most of his work has come out of the bullpen, but he has made three starts. Shuster's ERA on the road is 6.70, and he has a record of 0-1 away from home. At home, he is 1-3 with a 4.27 ERA. Shuster's last outing came out of the bullpen, where he went 1 2/3 innings and didn't give up a run. He finished with a no-decision in that outing.Chicago's offense has been the worst in the MLB this season, averaging just 3.1 runs per game. They are also last in home runs and have the league's worst team batting average. The White Sox have also struggled in terms of getting on base, as they are near the bottom of the league in walks, OBP, and OPS.

Andrew Vaughn has been the team's top run producer this season, with 66 RBIs, and his 18 homers are the 2nd most on the team. Andrew Benintendi also has 19 homers this season but is batting just .226. However, he has been hot of late, going 7/25 in his last seven games with three homers.<h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3>With a record of 61-90, the Angels are 5th in the AL West and trail the Astros by 21 games. Overall, they are 20-25 against other teams in the AL West. The Angels will take on the White Sox at home today, and they are just 31-46 at home this year.

Los Angeles has dropped three straight series, and their overall series record is 13-32-3. As the underdog, the Angels are 54-74 this season, compared to 7-16 as the favorite overall. Looking at their recent play, the Angels are just 2-8 over their last 10 games.The Angels have a run line record of 76-75 this season, including a 38-39 mark at home. As the underdog, they are 70-58 against the run line, while they are just 6-17 when favored. Their average run differential is -0.9 runs per game, with a scoring margin of -1.0 at home and -0.8 on the road. In their wins, they are outscoring opponents by an average of 3.1 runs per game, while in losses, they are being outscored by an average of 3.6 runs per game.When the Los Angeles Angels are at home, the over/under line is set at 9 runs, which is right around their season average of 8.8 combined runs per game. The Angels have played to the under in 66.2% of their games this season, and their record in games with an over/under line of 9 runs is 13-18-4. Right-hander Jack Kochanowicz gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the White Sox at home. He has made eight starts this year and has a record of 2-5 with an ERA of 5.08. Kochanowicz's WHIP for the season is 1.42, and opponents are batting .309 off him this year. In his last outing, he gave up four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work, taking the loss. Before that, he had given up three earned runs in three straight outings. Kochanowicz has allowed at least one homer in three straight starts.Over the past 10 games, Taylor Ward has been swinging a hot bat for the Angels, going 11/34 with three homers and five RBIs. Zach Neto and Taylor Ward are currently the Angels' top two home run hitters, with 24 and 21 homers, respectively. Neto is also batting .248 for the season, which is 5th on the team, while Ward is hitting .248.

For the season, the Angels are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in most key offensive categories, including team batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. As a team, the Angels are batting just .229.

Chicago White Sox vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 9/18/24

Wednesday's matchup between the Diamondbacks and Rockies is set to get started at 3:10 PM ET from Coors Field in Denver. The Rockies are currently on a two-game winning streak, and they are 59-93 overall, while the Diamondbacks have lost two straight and are 83-68.

Arizona is the favorite on the money line, with oddsmakers having them at -154 compared to the Rockies at +130. Today's over/under line is sitting at 11 runs, and Eduardo Rodriguez is starting for the Diamondbacks, while the Rockies are starting Austin Gomber.<h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Colorado Rockies Moneyline +130This game will be played at Coors Field at 3:10 ET on Wednesday, September 18th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS ROCKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rockies winning by a score of 7 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rockies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 12 runs and like the over</li></ul>Colorado cruised to an easy 8-2 win over the Diamondbacks in the most recent game of this series. The Rockies had a huge 2nd inning, scoring two of their eight runs and picking up three of their six hits. As for the Diamondbacks, they scored their only two runs in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Rockies were at +119 on the money line.

Ryan Feltner got the win for the Rockies, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with only two strikeouts but induced nine groundouts. Jordan Montgomery had a rough outing for the Diamondbacks, taking the loss after going just 4 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs.

Ezequiel Tovar and Hunter Goodman each homered for the Rockies, while Jordan Beck scored three times and drove in two runs while going 2/4. Brendan Rodgers also had a two-hit game and drove in a run.<h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3>Arizona is on the road today, and they are looking to pick up a win, as they have dropped two straight games. Currently, the Diamondbacks are 3rd in the NL West, six games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. Overall, they are 83-68 and have gone 25-20 in divisional games this year.

So far, the Diamondbacks have been the favorite in 78 of their games, and they have gone 48-30 in those games. As the underdog, Arizona is 35-38 this season. At home, the Diamondbacks are 42-33 and 41-35 on the road. Arizona's overall series record is 25-18-4, and they are losing their current series vs. the Rockies.The Diamondbacks have been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 43-33, but they have failed to cover in their last two road games. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 45-28 against the run line, compared to just 32-46 as the favorite. Their average run differential on the road is +0.5 runs per game.Arizona's over/under record is 86-58 on the season, but the over/under line for today's game against the Rockies is set at 11 runs. The Diamondbacks and their opponents have averaged 10.4 runs per game this season, but their games have had an average over/under line of just 9 runs. In games with an over/under line of 11 runs this season, the under is 4-0, and the over has hit in just 2 of their last 10 games overall.Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Rockies on the road. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 2-3 with a 5.50 ERA. Rodriguez's WHIP for the season is currently 1.54. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. Rodriguez has allowed a total of five homers in his last three outings.
Arizona comes into the game as the top-scoring team in the MLB, averaging 5.5 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.8 runs per game. Overall, they are batting .264 as a team (2nd) and have the league's top on-base percentage and slugging percentage. The Diamondbacks also have the best OPS in the league.

Ketel Marte and Eugenio Suarez have been leading the way for the Diamondbacks in terms of home runs, with Marte leading the team and 10th in the league with 32 homers. Suarez is right behind him with 28 homers and has a team-high 96 RBIs. Over his last six games, Suarez is hitting .364 with two homers, while Marte is also coming off a stretch in which he hit two homers and batted .316.<h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3>With an overall record of 59-93, the Rockies are 5th in the NL West, trailing the Giants by 14.5 games for 4th place in the division. Currently, they are 30.5 games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. The Rockies have gone just 17-28 in divisional games this year.

At home, the Rockies are 36-38 compared to 23-55 on the road. Colorado has won two straight games, and they are 2-2 as the favorite this year. As for their record as the underdog, the Rockies are 57-91 this season. Heading into today's game, the Rockies' overall series record is 12-31-4.Colorado has been a solid run line team this season, going 76-76 overall. They have been especially good at home, going 40-34 against the run line. They have been a good bet as an underdog, going 75-73 against the run line. They have been outscored by an average of 1.4 runs per game this season, but have been outscored by just 0.6 runs per game at home.When the Colorado Rockies play at home, the over/under line is set at 11 runs. The Rockies have an over/under record of 73-76 this season, and the average over/under line in their games is 9 runs. Their games have averaged 9.9 runs per game this season, and they have gone under the over/under line in three straight games.Austin Gomber will be looking to build off his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision vs. the Cubs. In that start, he went six innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits. Looking back further, Gomber has turned in a quality start in two of his last three outings. His record for the season is 5-10, and his ERA is 4.44. Opposing batters are hitting .261 off the left-hander this season. Gomber has allowed a total of 27 home runs this year. Per nine innings, he is averaging 6.38 strikeouts and just 2.11 walks.So far this season, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. However, they have been much better at home, putting up 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 12th in the league, and have the 12th best slugging percentage in the MLB. One area they have struggled is with strikeouts, as they are averaging 9 per game, which is the 2nd worst mark in the league.

Ezequiel Tovar has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 9/37 in his last nine games with three homers. For the season, he is batting .266 with a team-high 25 homers. Brenton Doyle has also been a key power bat for the Rockies, as he has 22 homers and is batting .264 for the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies Betting Pick & Prediction 9/18/24

At 7:15 PM ET, the Phillies and Mets face off in an NL East matchup. This one is being played at Citi Field in New York, and the Phillies are 91-61, while the Mets are 84-68. New York is currently on a three-game winning streak.

The money line odds have the Mets at -141 compared to the Phillies at +120, and the over/under line is at 8 runs. Luis Severino is starting for the Mets, while the Phillies are going with Taijuan Walker.<h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Philadelphia Phillies Moneyline +120This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:15 ET on Thursday, September 19th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE PHILLIES VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Phillies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3>Philadelphia is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 2-1 loss to the Brewers, Aaron Nola was excellent on the mound, allowing just one run while pitching seven innings. They also got a big offensive performance from Alec Bohm, going 1/3 with a homer.

Despite these performances, the Phillies couldnjson't pick up the win. They also wasted a good outing from Carlos Estévez, who took the loss out of the bullpen. The Phillies were the slight favorite on the money line going into the game.Philadelphia is 91-61 overall this season, putting them 1st in the NL East. They head into today's game with a 7.0 game lead over the Mets for the division title. The Phillies are 27-18 against other teams in the NL East.

At home, the Phillies have been tough to beat, going 52-26 this season. On the road, they are 39-35 coming into today's game. As the favorite, the Phillies have gone 78-45 this year and 13-16 as the underdog. Philadelphia's overall series record is 25-17-7.

Philadelphia lost 2 of 3 games in their most recent series vs. the Brewers. Over their last 10 games, the Phillies are 6-4.When betting the run line on the Phillies, it's been a good idea to take them on the road. They are 39-35 against the run line on the road this season, and they have covered in two straight games. Their average run margin on the road is +0.4 runs per game.In the Phillies' games this season, the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, which is their average line for the year. The over/under record for the season is 70-74. In games where the line was set at 8 runs, the record is 17-18-2. Overall, 48.0% of their games have had lines set at 8 runs. The combined run average in Phillies games this season is 8.9 runs per game.Taijuan Walker gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Mets on the road. He has made 14 starts and two of them have been quality starts. Walker's ERA is 6.29, and his record for the season is 3-6. Looking at his home/road splits, Walker is 2-3 with a 7.90 ERA on the road compared to 1-3 with a 5.64 ERA at home. In his last outing, Walker went 3 innings out of the bullpen and didn't give up a run. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had given up two earned runs in three straight outings.
Heading into today's game, the Phillies are 5th in the league in runs per game at 4.8, and they have been even better at home, where they are averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are the 4th best hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .258. Not only do they have a good team batting average, but they also have a good on-base percentage and slugging percentage.

Over his last 10 games, Bryce Harper has gone 13/38 with three homers and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .288 with 29 homers. Kyle Schwarber is 7th in the league in homers and is batting .252 for the season. Schwarber has also driven in 97 runs, which is 10th best in the MLB.<h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3>Led by a big game by Luisangel Acuna at the plate, the Mets are coming off a 10-0 win over the Nationals to close out their series. Acuna went 2/4 with two RBIs and a homer. The Mets really broke things open with a nine-run 4th inning. Looking at the betting lines going into the game, the Mets were at -173 at home.

Jose Quintana started for the Athletics, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out four. New York's offense was carried by Brandon Nimmo, who went 1/3 with a homer and three RBIs.The Mets come into today's game vs. the Phillies seven games behind Philadelphia for the NL East lead. New York is 84-68 overall and has won three straight games. These three straight wins came in the final three games of their series vs. the Nationals. This season, they have gone 26-19 in divisional games.

At home, the Mets are 43-34 this season and have gone 41-34 on the road. As the favorite, the Mets are 56-37 this season and 28-31 as the underdog. New York has won four straight games as the favorite. So far, their overall series record is 27-15-8.The Mets have been a solid run line team this season, posting a 77-75 record against the run line. They have been slightly better on the road, going 42-33 against the run line. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 35-24 against the run line as an underdog this season.The Mets are at home against the Phillies today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Mets games this season is 9.1 runs, and their over/under record is 76-71. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 14-9-1. Overall, 53.3% of their games have had over/under lines set above 8 runs. The over has hit in each of their last two games.Luis Severino gets the start for the Mets today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a homer. Against the Phillies on September 14th, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Looking back further, Severino has allowed at least one homer in four straight outings. This season, he has a record of 10-6, an ERA of 3.77, and a WHIP of 1.23. Opponents are batting .229 off Severino this year. Out of his 29 starts, he has 13 quality starts, one shutout, and one complete game.Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been two of the top power hitters in the league this season, as they both have 33 home runs, which is good for 2nd in the league. Lindor is batting .271 for the season, while Alonso is hitting .246. Lindor has gone deep three times in his last nine games, while Alonso has a six-game hitting streak going. Lindor comes into the game with 86 RBIs, which is the best mark on the team.

As a team, the Mets are 5th in home runs and are 6th in the league in runs scored at 4.8 per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. New York has been swinging the bats well of late, with Jose Iglesias hitting .395 over his last 10 games and Francisco Alvarez batting .259 with three homers in his last nine games.

Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 9/19/24

The Golden Knights and Rangers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN. The Rangers will host the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Rangers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Golden Knights in a non-conference matchup.<h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: New York Rangers -1.5This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 26th.<h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Rangers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Rangers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Golden Knights (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Golden Knights Offense Score Enough in New York?</h3>Through 48 games, the Golden Knights have a record of 28-14-6 and sit in 5th place in the Western Conference standings. In the Pacific Division, Vegas is in 2nd place.

On the road this season, the Golden Knights have gone 10-9-4, and over their last ten games, they have a record of 6-4. When facing teams from the Eastern Conference, Vegas has a record of 18-11.On the road this year, the Golden Knights have gone 11-12 against the puck line and have an average scoring margin of -.2 goals per game. So far, they have been the underdog in 17 games and have a puck line record of 13-4 in those games.

Overall, Vegas has a puck line record of 25-23, and their average scoring margin is +.5 goals per game. In their last ten games, the Golden Knights have gone 7-3 against the puck line, and their puck line record as the underdog is 13-4. For the season, Vegas' games have finished with an average of 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.1. Overall, the Golden Knights have an over/under record of 21-27-0.Across their last three road contests, Vegas has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.Offensively, the Golden Knights come into the game at 3.2 goals per contest placing 11th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 7th position in the league. This season, the Golden Knights have a 13-9 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 14-5 record.Vegas' leading goal scorer is Jonathan Marchessault. So far this season, he has 22 goals, placing him 22nd in the NHL. Marchessault also comes into the game with 15 assists.Defensively, the Rangers are currently 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.3 shots per game against New York. They also are 23rd in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.Goalie Logan Thompson comes into the game having made 28 starts this season. So far, his record is 16-9 and he has a save percentage of 0.854%.<h3>Is a Home Win Possible for New York?</h3>At home this season, the Rangers have been dominant, going 15-6-0. They have won their last two games at Madison Square Garden and are 24-12-2 as the favorite. In the Eastern Conference, the Rangers are in third place and have a record of 29-16-3.

Over their last ten games, the Rangers have struggled, going just 3-7. In their last five games, they have gone 2-3 and are 1-2 in their last three games. For the season, they have gone 7-4 in divisional games.So far this season, the Rangers have an average scoring margin of +.4 goals per game. In their 47 games as the favorite, the team's scoring margin is at +.3 goals per game. Overall, New York has gone 22-25 against the puck line.

When playing at home, the Rangers have gone 8-13 against the puck line this season. They have 17 wins by more than one goal compared to 12 wins by just one goal. Over their last ten games at home, the team's puck line record is 4-6. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring New York is 6.1. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Rangers come in with an over/under record of 24-20-3.Across their last three road contests, Vegas has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.The Rangers come into the game scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, putting them 13th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 13th in the league. Coming into the game, the Rangers have a 21-10 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 8-4.The leading scorer for New York's offense is Artemi Panarin. Coming into the game he has 29 goals, ranking 6th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Panarin has 34 assists this season.In terms of defense, the Rangers head into the game ranked 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.3 shots per game against New York. So far, they are 23rd in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.Goalie Igor Shesterkin gets the start and has made 31 starts this season. His record at this point is 19-11, and his save percentage is 0.874%.

Vegas Golden Knights vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/26/24

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada