MLB Picks April 24: Rays Host Astros in Headlined Matchup

Ten percent of the MLB schedule is in the books and teams are looking to get into prime shape heading into May. We will take a look at six of the 11 games scheduled for April 24 with Houston at Tampa Bay in the featured game.

Houston Astros versus Tampa Bay Rays

The Rays are 3-3 over their last six and are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +13 on the Power Ranks Indicator. Houston is also 3-3 over their last six, “average” and +20, respectively. Both teams have been trending in games “over” the line and the Score Predictor likes Tampa Bay by a 6-3 score with 55 percent confidence. Houston dominated Tampa Bay last season, but this is a different Rays team. I like Tampa Bay but pass on the over/under bet.

Boston Red Sox versus Baltimore Orioles

Boston is 4-2 over their last six and comes in “average” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +16 on the Power Ranks Indicator. Baltimore is 5-1 over their last six, “burning hot”, and +20, respectively. The teams have been involved in games “over” the line in eight of their last 12 combined and the Score Predictor has Baltimore by a 7-5 score with 54 percent confidence. Both teams have been stable according to the Team Volatility Oscillator. The Orioles took two of three in Boston to start the season. I like the trend to continue. Go with Baltimore in a game “over” the line.

Miami Marlins versus Atlanta Braves

In this NL East battle, the Braves host the Marlins. Atlanta is “burning hot” versus “average” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +29 versus +25 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The teams have been trending in games on opposite sides of the “over/under” line and the Score Predictor likes the Braves by a 6-3 score with 65 percent confidence. Atlanta has been much more consistent with regard to their favorite/underdog status. This is the first meeting between the teams this season. I like the Braves in a game “under” the line.

New York Yankees versus Minnesota Twins

Both teams come into play 3-3 over their last six games and “average” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Yankees have a +12 to +8 edge on the Power Ranks Indicator. New York has been involved in games “under” the line in five of their last six and the Score Predictor has the Yankees winning by a 7-1 score but with only 17 percent confidence. The teams have split the four games this season, each winning at home. Both teams have been very consistent with regard to their favorite/underdog status. I like the Twins at home, but pass on the “over/under” bet.

Kansas City Royals versus Arizona Diamondbacks

The Royals have lost their last six games, and come into play “dead” on the Team Strength Oscillator, and +3 on the Power Ranks Indicator. On the other hand, the Diamondbacks are 3-3 over their last six, “average down” and +28, respectively. The teams have been trending in games “over” the line lately and the Score Predictor has Arizona by a 10-4 margin with a relatively high level of confidence of 72 percent. Kansas City is +9 on the Team Volatility Oscillator but Arizona is at -2. I like Arizona in a game “over” the line.

St. Louis Cardinals versus San Francisco Giants

Neither team is playing exceptional baseball, posting a combined 4-8 record in the last 12 games. St. Louis is “average” versus “dead up” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +10 to +1 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The teams have been involved in games “over” the line in 10 of their last 12 combined and the Score Predictor likes St. Louis by a score of 7-0 with 58 percent confidence. Neither team has been consistent with regard to their favorite/underdog status. This is the first series between the teams this season. I like St. Louis to pick up a road win in a game “over” the line.

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