Two weeks of the MLB season are over. Teams are getting into the swing of things, feeling out their rosters, and looking for stability moving forward for a long 162-game grind toward the playoffs. A full schedule is set for Sunday, April 13, with the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the Chicago Cubs in the headlined matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays versus Baltimore Orioles
In this AL East battle, the Blue Jays are tied at the top, and the Orioles are 2.5 games back. Toronto is “average down” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +12 to +4 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The teams are trending in games “under” the line with a score prediction of 6-5 in favor or Toronto but only 47 percent confidence. The Blue Jays also hold a scoring differential edge of +3 to -6. Easton Lucas is set to pitch for the Blue Jays. He has been an excellent bet at +$397 on the Pitcher Profit Oscillator. Toronto is 3-4 on the road, and Baltimore is 1-2 at home. I like the Blue Jays to walk away with a win in a tight game but pass on the “over/under” bet.
Philadelphia Phillies versus St. Louis Cardinals
The Phillies come in deadlocked with the Mets on top of the NL East, and the Cardinals are two games under .500 and 3rd in the NL Central. The teams are trending in games on opposite sides of the line with the Score Prediction of 7-6 in favor of the Phillies with 58 percent confidence. Philadelphia is “average down” versus “dead” on the Team Strength Oscillator, but the Cardinals are 4-2 at home this season. Philadelphia has been more consistent regarding their favorite/underdog status and also hold a +8 to +3 edge on the Power Ranks Indicator. Zack Wheeler is scheduled to pitch for the Phillies, versus Matthew Liberatore for the Cardinals. Both pitchers are in the red on the pitcher profit oscillator. I like the Phillies but pass on the “over/under” bet.
Milwaukee Brewers versus Arizona Diamondbacks
The teams come in with identical 7-6 records. Milwauke is 4-2 over the last six and “average” while Arizona is 3-3 and “burning hot” after winning the last two. The teams have been involved in games evenly over and under the line over the last 12. The score prediction is for a comfortable 7-3 win for the Diamondbacks with 55 percent confidence. Freddy Peralta is scheduled to pitch for the Brewers versus Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks. Arizona has a +27 to +9 edge on the Power Ranks Indicator and +13 to -6 in scoring differential. Be aware that the Brewers have been considerably more stable, according to the Team Volatility Oscillator. The pitching matchup favors Milwaukee, so go with the Brewers, but pass on the “over/under” bet.
Los Angeles Angels versus Houston Astros
AL West rivals battle in this one. The Astros are 3rd in the division, and the Angels are 2nd, both chasing the Texas Rangers. Los Angeles is “average up” versus “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +25 to +6 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The Angels have been excellent on the road with a 6-3 mark and have a large scoring differential edge of +9 to -10. Kyle Hendricks is scheduled to pitch for the Angels, versus Hayden Wesneski for the Astros. Henricks has a 1.64 ERA and +$276 on the Pitcher Profit Oscillator, while Wesneski has a 3.75 ERA and a poor bet at -$200. The teams are trending in games “over” the line. I like that to continue with the Angels winning by at least two runs.
Chicago Cubs versus Los Angeles Dodgers
After winning their first eight games, the Dodgers are 2-4 and “ice cold up” over the last six. The Cubs are first in the NL Central and “average” status after going 4-2 over the last six. The teams are trending in games “over” the line and have a combined scoring differential of +43. The Cubs are +17 to +10 on the Power Ranks Indicator and are 5-2 on the road versus 6-0 at home for the Dodgers. Both teams are moderately consistent concerning their favorite/underdog status. The score prediction if 7-3 in favor of the Dodgers, but with only 35 percent confidence. I like the Dodgers to get back on track at home in a game “over” the line.
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