MLB Picks June 10: Royals host Yankees in featured game

With 40 percent of the MLB regular season in the books, teams are looking to gain momentum heading into the All-Star break next month. There are seven games scheduled for June 10. We will look at five of the matchups with Kansas City hosting the New York Yankees in the headlined game.

New York Yankees versus Kansas City Royals

The Yankees come in as the best team in the league and the Royals are second in the AL Central.  New York is “burning hot” after eight consecutive wins and the top run differential in the league at +118. Kansas City is “ice cold up” after a recent 2-4 stretch.  The Yankees have a +29 to +14 advantage on the Power Ranks Indicator.  The teams have been involved in games “over” the line in ten of the last 12 games. The score prediction is 9-8 in favor of the Yankees with 61 percent confidence. This is the first meeting between the teams this season. Both teams are very stable regarding their favorite/underdog status. I like the Yankees to continue their hot streak in a game “over” the line.

Baltimore Orioles versus Tampa Bay Rays

In the AL East battle, the Orioles are second in the division and the Rays are fourth at 31-31. Tampa Bay is “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator after three consecutive wins, while Baltimore is “average down” after two straight losses. Tampa Bay is +25 to +13 on the Power Ranks Indicator. Both teams are trending in games “over” the line, and the score prediction is 7-6 in favor of the Rays with 60 percent confidence. The Orioles have won three of the four previous games between the teams this season. Note that the Orioles are also more consistent regarding their favorite/underdog status. I like the Rays to continue their hot streak, winning by a run in a game “over” the line.

Chicago White Sox versus Seattle Mariners

Here’s a game of teams moving in opposite directions. The White Sox are “dead” after losing their last 14 games. They are 15-48 on the season and 5-26 on the road. Seattle is first in the AL West and 8-2 over the last ten games. The teams are trending in games “over” the line and the score prediction is 8-5 in favor of Seattle with nearly 90 percent confidence. Seattle is +17 to 0 on the Power Ranks Indicator. Chicago is among the most stable teams in the league, but that is mainly due to them losing nearly every time they have been the underdog. That trend will continue in a game “over” the line.

Toronto Blue Jays versus Milwaukee Brewers

Despite a recent 7-3 stretch, the Blue Jays are last in the AL West. Milwaukee holds on to first in the NL Central even after being swept in Philadelphia by the Phillies.  Toronto is “burning hot” versus “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +23 to +9 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The Blue Jays won two of the three games between the teams last season as the home team. The teams are trending on opposite sides of the “over/under” line, and the score prediction is 7-5 in favor of the Blue Jays with a solid 71 percent confidence in the prediction. The teams have been moderately stable according to the Team Volatility Oscillator. Toronto is 14-17 on the road and Milwaukee is 18-10 at home. I like the Brewers to rebound, winning by two runs but passing on the over/under bet.

Houston Astros versus San Francisco Giants

Houston enters the contest with a 28-35 record, third in the AL West. San Francisco is 30-33 and fourth in the NL West. The Astros are “average down” versus “dead up” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +11 to +3 on the Power Ranks Indicator. Houston is a relatively poor 11-17 on the road while San Fransisco is 17-14 at home. The teams have been “over” the line in nine of the last 12 games with a score prediction of 8-2 in favor of Houston with 56 percent confidence. The Giants won two of three last season over the Astros in Houston. Both teams are moderately consistent regarding their favorite/underdog status. I like the Giants in a game “over” the line.