Dodgers at Angels 8/15/20
With the Dodgers they are coming into the game here playing great on the year with a 13-7 record overall and when playing on the road the Dodgers are 7-2. With the Angels they are heading into the game here with a 7-12 record overall, but even at home the Angels are 4-5.
For the Dodgers they are hitting at a clip of .239 with 164 hits. The Dodgers have scored a total of 107 runs with 36 homers on the year. With the Angels they are hitting only at a clip of .224 with 144 hits. The Angels have brought home 92 runs with 34 homers on the year.
Walker Buehler is the pitcher who is coming to the game to start for the Dodgers. Buehler has posted a 0-0 record and a 4.40 ERA. He has thrown a total of 14.1 innings on the year with 12 strikeouts. He has walked 8 batters and allowed 7 hits on the year.
Andrew Heaney is coming to the game here with a 1-1 record and a 4.26 ERA. He has ended up with a total of 19 innings pitched with 19 strikeouts, but has walked 5 batters while giving up 18 hits.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers' last 5 games.
LA Dodgers are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games.
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels' last 5 games against LA Dodgers.
Free MLB Pick:
Los Angeles Dodgers -142
While Buehler is not pitching as good record wise as the past, he is one pitcher that has shutdown his opponent quite a bit. Look for Buehler to come into the game here and throw great in the game and keep the Angels offense kept in check and that helps to bring home the win in the game here as the Angels offense is unable to perform. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 7-3.
With the Dodgers they are coming into the game here playing great on the year with a 13-7 record overall and when playing on the road the Dodgers are 7-2. With the Angels they are heading into the game here with a 7-12 record overall, but even at home the Angels are 4-5.
For the Dodgers they are hitting at a clip of .239 with 164 hits. The Dodgers have scored a total of 107 runs with 36 homers on the year. With the Angels they are hitting only at a clip of .224 with 144 hits. The Angels have brought home 92 runs with 34 homers on the year.
Walker Buehler is the pitcher who is coming to the game to start for the Dodgers. Buehler has posted a 0-0 record and a 4.40 ERA. He has thrown a total of 14.1 innings on the year with 12 strikeouts. He has walked 8 batters and allowed 7 hits on the year.
Andrew Heaney is coming to the game here with a 1-1 record and a 4.26 ERA. He has ended up with a total of 19 innings pitched with 19 strikeouts, but has walked 5 batters while giving up 18 hits.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers' last 5 games.
LA Dodgers are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games.
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels' last 5 games against LA Dodgers.
Free MLB Pick:
Los Angeles Dodgers -142
While Buehler is not pitching as good record wise as the past, he is one pitcher that has shutdown his opponent quite a bit. Look for Buehler to come into the game here and throw great in the game and keep the Angels offense kept in check and that helps to bring home the win in the game here as the Angels offense is unable to perform. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 7-3.
Indians at Tigers 8/15/20
In Saturday evening MLB action, the Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers will square off from Comerica Park. Last night, Cleveland used a six-run fourth inning to cruise to a 10-5 road victory against Detroit. DH Franmil Reyes homered and drove in three runs for the Indians, who moved to two games above .500 on the year.
Twenty-five year old righty Shane Bieber (3-0 1.63 ERA) is one of the early favorites for the AL Cy Young Award. Through his first 27 plus innings, Bieber has struck out 43 batters and has a spectacular 0.76 WHIP.
The Detroit Tigers have won nine of their first 17 games and have been one of the biggest surprises in the majors this season. On Friday, Detroit SP Ivan Nova (1-1) was rocked for eight earned runs and recorded just ten outs. OF Cameron Maybin and SS Niko Goodrum each went deep in a losing effort for the Tigers.
The Tigers will send twenty-seven year old righty Spencer Turnbull (2-0 2.00 ERA) to the mound on Saturday. Last time out, Turnbull allowed one run across seven innings to lead Detroit to a 2-1 road victory against Pittsburgh.
Recent Betting Trends
Indians are 25-9 in their last 34 games as a road favorite.
Tigers are 20-54 in their last 74 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 8-1 in Indians last 9 road games.
Under is 18-7-1 in Tigers last 26 games as an underdog.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Free MLB Pick: under 8 Runs
Detroit 1B C.J. Cron has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated kneecap. Through 20 games, Cleveland ranks 30th in OPS and 25th in runs scored. Detroit counters with an offense that ranks 12th in OPS and 20th in runs scored. Take the under on Saturday. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Indians win 4-1.
In Saturday evening MLB action, the Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers will square off from Comerica Park. Last night, Cleveland used a six-run fourth inning to cruise to a 10-5 road victory against Detroit. DH Franmil Reyes homered and drove in three runs for the Indians, who moved to two games above .500 on the year.
Twenty-five year old righty Shane Bieber (3-0 1.63 ERA) is one of the early favorites for the AL Cy Young Award. Through his first 27 plus innings, Bieber has struck out 43 batters and has a spectacular 0.76 WHIP.
The Detroit Tigers have won nine of their first 17 games and have been one of the biggest surprises in the majors this season. On Friday, Detroit SP Ivan Nova (1-1) was rocked for eight earned runs and recorded just ten outs. OF Cameron Maybin and SS Niko Goodrum each went deep in a losing effort for the Tigers.
The Tigers will send twenty-seven year old righty Spencer Turnbull (2-0 2.00 ERA) to the mound on Saturday. Last time out, Turnbull allowed one run across seven innings to lead Detroit to a 2-1 road victory against Pittsburgh.
Recent Betting Trends
Indians are 25-9 in their last 34 games as a road favorite.
Tigers are 20-54 in their last 74 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 8-1 in Indians last 9 road games.
Under is 18-7-1 in Tigers last 26 games as an underdog.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Free MLB Pick: under 8 Runs
Detroit 1B C.J. Cron has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated kneecap. Through 20 games, Cleveland ranks 30th in OPS and 25th in runs scored. Detroit counters with an offense that ranks 12th in OPS and 20th in runs scored. Take the under on Saturday. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Indians win 4-1.
Rangers at Rockies 8/15/20
Texas is heading to the game here sitting on an 8-9record overall. The problem for the Rangers is the fact that playing on the road the Rangers have been horrible with a 1-5 record on the year. Colorado is heading into the game here with a decent 12-6 record overall, but when playing on their home field the Rockies are sitting on a 6-4 record.
Coming into the game here the Rangers are hitting on a clip of .218 with 119 hits. The Rangers have put in a total of 62 runs with 12 homers on the year. The Rockies are coming to the game here hitting at a clip of .284 with 177 hits. Colorado has managed to bring home 103 runs with 26 homers on the year.
Going to the mound for the Rangers is Kyle Gibson. Gibson on the year has struggled with an 0-2 record and a 4.11 ERA. Gibson has thrown a total of 15.1 innings on the year whiles striking out 15 batters. When it comes to the walks he has walked 6 batters and given up 18 hits.
German Marquez is the pitcher that Colorado is countering with. Marquez has posted a 2-2 record with a 2.08 ERA. He has thrown a total of 26 innings on the year and struck out 27 batters. He has allowed 6 walks and given up 18 hits.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Texas' last 13 games.
Texas are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games.
Colorado are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games.
Free MLB Pick: Colorado Rockies -160
In this game the Rangers are going to have some issues with the pitching here. Playing in Colorado is hard enough for pitchers who are experienced and throwing great. However, this year Gibson is not playing at the highest level and that can really be an issue in the game here as the Rockies are able to come out and take care of the Rangers. Final Score Prediction, Colorado Rockies win 10-5.
Texas is heading to the game here sitting on an 8-9record overall. The problem for the Rangers is the fact that playing on the road the Rangers have been horrible with a 1-5 record on the year. Colorado is heading into the game here with a decent 12-6 record overall, but when playing on their home field the Rockies are sitting on a 6-4 record.
Coming into the game here the Rangers are hitting on a clip of .218 with 119 hits. The Rangers have put in a total of 62 runs with 12 homers on the year. The Rockies are coming to the game here hitting at a clip of .284 with 177 hits. Colorado has managed to bring home 103 runs with 26 homers on the year.
Going to the mound for the Rangers is Kyle Gibson. Gibson on the year has struggled with an 0-2 record and a 4.11 ERA. Gibson has thrown a total of 15.1 innings on the year whiles striking out 15 batters. When it comes to the walks he has walked 6 batters and given up 18 hits.
German Marquez is the pitcher that Colorado is countering with. Marquez has posted a 2-2 record with a 2.08 ERA. He has thrown a total of 26 innings on the year and struck out 27 batters. He has allowed 6 walks and given up 18 hits.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Texas' last 13 games.
Texas are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games.
Colorado are 12-5 SU in their last 17 games.
Free MLB Pick: Colorado Rockies -160
In this game the Rangers are going to have some issues with the pitching here. Playing in Colorado is hard enough for pitchers who are experienced and throwing great. However, this year Gibson is not playing at the highest level and that can really be an issue in the game here as the Rockies are able to come out and take care of the Rangers. Final Score Prediction, Colorado Rockies win 10-5.
Red Sox at Yankees 8/15/20
The Boston Red Sox play the second game of a three-game series against American League East archrival the New York Yankees on Saturday. The Red Sox dropped to 6-13 following a 17-8 humiliating loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. In the process, Boston was swept in the four-game series at home in Fenway Park by Tampa Bay.
Xander Bogaerts is batting .293 to lead the Red Sox. first baseman Mitch Moreland is leading Boston in home runs with six and RBIs with 12. Center fielder Kevin Pillar is leaving Boston in hits with 18. On Saturday, Boston will send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound. The right-hander 1-1 with an ERA of 4.09, 24 Ks and 3 BBs .
The New York Yankees improved to 12-6 following their 6-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The Yankees swept the Braves in a short two-game interleague series. New York is in first place in the AL East with a one-game lead over the second-placed Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees have won three of their last five.
DJ LeMahieu is batting .431 to lead the Yankees. The second baseman has team highs in hits with 28 and on-base percentage at .479. Right fielder Aaron Judge is leading New York in home runs with nine and RBIs with 20. On Saturday, New York will send James Paxton to the mound. The left-hander is 0-1 with an ERA of 7.84, 16 Ks and 2 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Boston is 1-5 in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Red Sox last 6 on the road
New York is 11-5 in its last 16
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Yankees last 6 versus Boston
Free MLB Pick: Under 9 Runs
The New York Yankees will beat Boston in the Bronx on Saturday, but the play here is the UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in five of Boston's last six when playing on the road. In addition, the UNDER has cashed in five of the Yankees last seven overall against Boston and in nine of New York's last 13 on Saturday. Final Score Prediction, New York Yankees win but our best play is UNDER 5-2.
The Boston Red Sox play the second game of a three-game series against American League East archrival the New York Yankees on Saturday. The Red Sox dropped to 6-13 following a 17-8 humiliating loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. In the process, Boston was swept in the four-game series at home in Fenway Park by Tampa Bay.
Xander Bogaerts is batting .293 to lead the Red Sox. first baseman Mitch Moreland is leading Boston in home runs with six and RBIs with 12. Center fielder Kevin Pillar is leaving Boston in hits with 18. On Saturday, Boston will send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound. The right-hander 1-1 with an ERA of 4.09, 24 Ks and 3 BBs .
The New York Yankees improved to 12-6 following their 6-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The Yankees swept the Braves in a short two-game interleague series. New York is in first place in the AL East with a one-game lead over the second-placed Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees have won three of their last five.
DJ LeMahieu is batting .431 to lead the Yankees. The second baseman has team highs in hits with 28 and on-base percentage at .479. Right fielder Aaron Judge is leading New York in home runs with nine and RBIs with 20. On Saturday, New York will send James Paxton to the mound. The left-hander is 0-1 with an ERA of 7.84, 16 Ks and 2 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Boston is 1-5 in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Red Sox last 6 on the road
New York is 11-5 in its last 16
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Yankees last 6 versus Boston
Free MLB Pick: Under 9 Runs
The New York Yankees will beat Boston in the Bronx on Saturday, but the play here is the UNDER. The UNDER has cashed in five of Boston's last six when playing on the road. In addition, the UNDER has cashed in five of the Yankees last seven overall against Boston and in nine of New York's last 13 on Saturday. Final Score Prediction, New York Yankees win but our best play is UNDER 5-2.
Seattle Mariners at Houston Astros 8/15/20
The Seattle Mariners play the second game of a three-game series on the road against American League West rival the Houston Astros. Seattle dropped to 7-13 following its 7-4 loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The loss was Seattle's second straight and the Mariners are in last place in the AL West 6 ½ games behind the Oakland Athletics.
Kyle Lewis is batting .338 to lead Seattle. The right fielder has team highs in home runs with four, RBIs with 18 and hits with 25. J P Crawford is leading Seattle in on-base percentage at .405. On Saturday, Seattle will send Nick Margrvicius to the mound. The left-hander is 0-0 with an ERA of 3.24, 8 Ks and 2 BBs.
The Astros improved to 8-10 following a 5-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Martin Maldonado blasted a three-run homer and right-hander Zack Greinke kept the San Francisco Giants hitters in check, helping Houston to remain just four games behind first-place Oakland in the AL West.
Carlos Correa is batting .333 to lead Houston and has team-highs in on-base percentage at .421 and hits with 22. Third baseman Alex Bregman is leading the Astros in home runs with four and RBIs with 13. On Saturday, Houston will send Cristian Javier to the mound. The right-hander is 1-1 with an ERA of 4.02, 16 Ks and 4 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Seattle is 3-9 in its last 12
The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Mariners last 8 on the road
Houston is 2-6 in its last 8
The OVER has cashed in 10 of the Astros last 14 at home
Free MLB Pick: Over 8.5
Houston has struggled to start the season but has played well at the plate, therefore the play here is the OVER. The OVER has cashed in 10 of the Astros last 14 and eight of Houston’s last 12 versus an opponent from the AL West. In addition, the OVER has cashed in 7 of Seattle’s last 8 played on the road. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win but our best play is OVER 8-5.
The Seattle Mariners play the second game of a three-game series on the road against American League West rival the Houston Astros. Seattle dropped to 7-13 following its 7-4 loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The loss was Seattle's second straight and the Mariners are in last place in the AL West 6 ½ games behind the Oakland Athletics.
Kyle Lewis is batting .338 to lead Seattle. The right fielder has team highs in home runs with four, RBIs with 18 and hits with 25. J P Crawford is leading Seattle in on-base percentage at .405. On Saturday, Seattle will send Nick Margrvicius to the mound. The left-hander is 0-0 with an ERA of 3.24, 8 Ks and 2 BBs.
The Astros improved to 8-10 following a 5-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Martin Maldonado blasted a three-run homer and right-hander Zack Greinke kept the San Francisco Giants hitters in check, helping Houston to remain just four games behind first-place Oakland in the AL West.
Carlos Correa is batting .333 to lead Houston and has team-highs in on-base percentage at .421 and hits with 22. Third baseman Alex Bregman is leading the Astros in home runs with four and RBIs with 13. On Saturday, Houston will send Cristian Javier to the mound. The right-hander is 1-1 with an ERA of 4.02, 16 Ks and 4 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Seattle is 3-9 in its last 12
The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Mariners last 8 on the road
Houston is 2-6 in its last 8
The OVER has cashed in 10 of the Astros last 14 at home
Free MLB Pick: Over 8.5
Houston has struggled to start the season but has played well at the plate, therefore the play here is the OVER. The OVER has cashed in 10 of the Astros last 14 and eight of Houston’s last 12 versus an opponent from the AL West. In addition, the OVER has cashed in 7 of Seattle’s last 8 played on the road. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win but our best play is OVER 8-5.
Royals at Twins 8/15/20
The Kansas City Royals open a three-game series on the road Saturday against American League Central rival the Minnesota Twins. The Royals improved to 8-11 following a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday to earn a split of a two-game interleague series with Cincinnati. Kansas City is in last place in the AL Central four games behind the first-place Twins.
Salvador Perez is batting .329 to lead Kansas City and the Royals catcher has team-highs in RBIs with 12 and hits with 26. Jorge Soler is leading Kansas City in home runs with five. On Saturday, Kansas City will send Danny Duffy to the mound. The left-hander is 0-2 with an ERA of 5.12, 20 KS and 6 BBs.
Minnesota improved to 12-7 following a 12-2 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Minnesota won two of three in the interleague series over the Brewers. Byron Buxton belted a pair of home runs and Miguel Sano also went deep for Minnesota in the victory. Minnesota is in first place in the AL Central 1 ½ games ahead of the Detroit Tigers.
Nelson Cruz is batting .329 to lead Minnesota and the designated hitter has team highs in RBIs with 18 and hits with 23. Right fielder Eddie Rosario is leading the Twins in home runs with six. On Saturday, Minnesota will send Jose Berrios to the mound. The right-hander is 1-2 with an ERA of 5.31, 17 Ks and 9 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Kansas City is 5-1 in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Royals last 7
Minnesota is 2-5 in its last 7
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Twins last 6 versus the Royals
Free MLB Pick: Minnesota Twins -190
Although Jose Berrios has not started the season off well on the mound for the Twins, the right-hander will turn things around on Saturday against the Royals. Minnesota has won each of its last five at home and six of its last seven at home versus the Kansas City Royals. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Twins win 6-2.
The Kansas City Royals open a three-game series on the road Saturday against American League Central rival the Minnesota Twins. The Royals improved to 8-11 following a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday to earn a split of a two-game interleague series with Cincinnati. Kansas City is in last place in the AL Central four games behind the first-place Twins.
Salvador Perez is batting .329 to lead Kansas City and the Royals catcher has team-highs in RBIs with 12 and hits with 26. Jorge Soler is leading Kansas City in home runs with five. On Saturday, Kansas City will send Danny Duffy to the mound. The left-hander is 0-2 with an ERA of 5.12, 20 KS and 6 BBs.
Minnesota improved to 12-7 following a 12-2 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Minnesota won two of three in the interleague series over the Brewers. Byron Buxton belted a pair of home runs and Miguel Sano also went deep for Minnesota in the victory. Minnesota is in first place in the AL Central 1 ½ games ahead of the Detroit Tigers.
Nelson Cruz is batting .329 to lead Minnesota and the designated hitter has team highs in RBIs with 18 and hits with 23. Right fielder Eddie Rosario is leading the Twins in home runs with six. On Saturday, Minnesota will send Jose Berrios to the mound. The right-hander is 1-2 with an ERA of 5.31, 17 Ks and 9 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Kansas City is 5-1 in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Royals last 7
Minnesota is 2-5 in its last 7
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Twins last 6 versus the Royals
Free MLB Pick: Minnesota Twins -190
Although Jose Berrios has not started the season off well on the mound for the Twins, the right-hander will turn things around on Saturday against the Royals. Minnesota has won each of its last five at home and six of its last seven at home versus the Kansas City Royals. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Twins win 6-2.
Athletics at Giants 8/15/20
The Oakland Athletics travel on the road to Oracle Park to take on the San Fransisco Giants. The Giants dropped a series against the Astros but were able to sneak away from a 7-6 extra innings winner in game 2. They lost 5-1 in the series finale and dropped to 8-12 on the year. The A’s got back to winning ways after a two-game losing streak against the Angels, the A’s won 8-4 and improved their record to an AL West best 13-6 on the season.
The A’s offense has stuttered to a start this season batting .216 on the season as a team ranking 26th in the MLB this season but still has managed to score 4.6 runs per game which sits them at 16th in the MLB. Star first baseman Matt Olson has similarly struggled to hit for average, batting just .149 on the year. But has still managed to produce with team-highs in home runs with 6 and RBIs with 14.
The A’s have not announced a starter yet. Even if they are forced to dig deep in the rotation to find a starter, the A’s pitching staff has been phenomenal this season. The A’s team ERA of 3.31 is the third-best ERA in baseball and a ton of guys healthy and ready to go 3-4 innings from the bullpen if necessary.
The Giants pitching staff has not shared the same success coming in with a team ERA of 5.10 ranking 23rd in the MLB. Getting the ball for the Giants will be Kevin Gausman who is 0-1 on the year, posting a 4.05 ERA in his three starts. Gausman has struck out 23 batters in just 20 innings and has walked just 2.
The Giants have been solid at the plate but it hasn’t necessarily generated runs, the Giants are batting .243 as a team but are averaging 4.25 runs per game. Mike Yastrzemski has been a big addition to the Giants in the last two seasons, he’s batting .314 and has driven in 12 runs in the first twenty games this season. In the infield, Donovan Solano is posting the second-best batting average in the MLB, batting .458 in his 16 games this year.
Recent Betting Trends
Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games.
Over is 5-0 in Giants last 5 home games.
Over is 13-6-2 in the last 21 meetings.
Athletics are 9-19 in the last 28 meetings in San Francisco.
Free MLB Pick: San Francisco Giants +150
The A’s have gotten off to a solid start to the season but have seemed to be in a bit of a slump as of late, dropping a road series to the Angels and allowing 20 runs in three games. The Giants have had a brutal road schedule, playing the Rockies, Dodgers, and Astros in a 2-week road stretch. Giants rejuvenate themselves back at home and pull off the upset win over the Athletics. The Giants bats are hot and the runs finally follow behind the bats of Yastrzemski and Solano. Final score prediction, Giants upset the A’s 6-5 as the home underdog.
The Oakland Athletics travel on the road to Oracle Park to take on the San Fransisco Giants. The Giants dropped a series against the Astros but were able to sneak away from a 7-6 extra innings winner in game 2. They lost 5-1 in the series finale and dropped to 8-12 on the year. The A’s got back to winning ways after a two-game losing streak against the Angels, the A’s won 8-4 and improved their record to an AL West best 13-6 on the season.
The A’s offense has stuttered to a start this season batting .216 on the season as a team ranking 26th in the MLB this season but still has managed to score 4.6 runs per game which sits them at 16th in the MLB. Star first baseman Matt Olson has similarly struggled to hit for average, batting just .149 on the year. But has still managed to produce with team-highs in home runs with 6 and RBIs with 14.
The A’s have not announced a starter yet. Even if they are forced to dig deep in the rotation to find a starter, the A’s pitching staff has been phenomenal this season. The A’s team ERA of 3.31 is the third-best ERA in baseball and a ton of guys healthy and ready to go 3-4 innings from the bullpen if necessary.
The Giants pitching staff has not shared the same success coming in with a team ERA of 5.10 ranking 23rd in the MLB. Getting the ball for the Giants will be Kevin Gausman who is 0-1 on the year, posting a 4.05 ERA in his three starts. Gausman has struck out 23 batters in just 20 innings and has walked just 2.
The Giants have been solid at the plate but it hasn’t necessarily generated runs, the Giants are batting .243 as a team but are averaging 4.25 runs per game. Mike Yastrzemski has been a big addition to the Giants in the last two seasons, he’s batting .314 and has driven in 12 runs in the first twenty games this season. In the infield, Donovan Solano is posting the second-best batting average in the MLB, batting .458 in his 16 games this year.
Recent Betting Trends
Athletics are 0-4 in their last 4 interleague games.
Over is 5-0 in Giants last 5 home games.
Over is 13-6-2 in the last 21 meetings.
Athletics are 9-19 in the last 28 meetings in San Francisco.
Free MLB Pick: San Francisco Giants +150
The A’s have gotten off to a solid start to the season but have seemed to be in a bit of a slump as of late, dropping a road series to the Angels and allowing 20 runs in three games. The Giants have had a brutal road schedule, playing the Rockies, Dodgers, and Astros in a 2-week road stretch. Giants rejuvenate themselves back at home and pull off the upset win over the Athletics. The Giants bats are hot and the runs finally follow behind the bats of Yastrzemski and Solano. Final score prediction, Giants upset the A’s 6-5 as the home underdog.
Nationals at Orioles 8/15/20
The Washington Nationals play the second game of a three-game interleague series on the road against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Washington dropped to 6-9 following its 8-2 loss to the New York Mets on Thursday. Washington is in fourth place in the National League East 3 ½ games behind the first-place Miami Marlins and the Nationals have lost five of their last seven overall.
Howie Kendrick is batting .311 to lead Washington. Left fielder Juan Soto is the home run leader with five, while second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera leads in RBIs with 11 and Starlin Castro is the hits leader with 17. On Saturday, Washington will send Patrick Corbin to the mound. The left-hander is 2-0 with an ERA of 2.50, 20 Ks and 3 BBs.
Baltimore improved to 10-7 following its 11-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. With the victory, Baltimore swept the Phillies in a three-game interleague series on the road in Philadelphia. Rio Ruiz and Pedro Severino each hit home runs and Thomas Eshelman kept the Phillies hitters in check. Baltimore is in third place in the AL East 1 ½ game behind the Yankees.
Hanser Alberto is batting .351 to lead Baltimore and the second baseman has a team-high 27 hits. Renato Nunez is leading in home runs with five and Anthony Santander is the leader in RBIs with 19. On Saturday, Baltimore will send Asher Wojciechowski to the mound. The right-hander is 0-2 with an ERA of 3.95, 15 Ks and 5 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Washington is 2-5 in its last 7
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Nationals last 6
Baltimore is 5-0 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Orioles last 6
Free MLB Pick: Washington Nationals -177
Baltimore has started the season very strongly having won 10 of its first 17, but the Orioles will face talented left-hander Patrick Corbin, who is 2-0 with an ERA of 2.50 and 20 strikeouts to start the season. Washington has had much more success on the road winning 12 of its last 14. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win 6- 3
The Washington Nationals play the second game of a three-game interleague series on the road against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Washington dropped to 6-9 following its 8-2 loss to the New York Mets on Thursday. Washington is in fourth place in the National League East 3 ½ games behind the first-place Miami Marlins and the Nationals have lost five of their last seven overall.
Howie Kendrick is batting .311 to lead Washington. Left fielder Juan Soto is the home run leader with five, while second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera leads in RBIs with 11 and Starlin Castro is the hits leader with 17. On Saturday, Washington will send Patrick Corbin to the mound. The left-hander is 2-0 with an ERA of 2.50, 20 Ks and 3 BBs.
Baltimore improved to 10-7 following its 11-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. With the victory, Baltimore swept the Phillies in a three-game interleague series on the road in Philadelphia. Rio Ruiz and Pedro Severino each hit home runs and Thomas Eshelman kept the Phillies hitters in check. Baltimore is in third place in the AL East 1 ½ game behind the Yankees.
Hanser Alberto is batting .351 to lead Baltimore and the second baseman has a team-high 27 hits. Renato Nunez is leading in home runs with five and Anthony Santander is the leader in RBIs with 19. On Saturday, Baltimore will send Asher Wojciechowski to the mound. The right-hander is 0-2 with an ERA of 3.95, 15 Ks and 5 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Washington is 2-5 in its last 7
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Nationals last 6
Baltimore is 5-0 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Orioles last 6
Free MLB Pick: Washington Nationals -177
Baltimore has started the season very strongly having won 10 of its first 17, but the Orioles will face talented left-hander Patrick Corbin, who is 2-0 with an ERA of 2.50 and 20 strikeouts to start the season. Washington has had much more success on the road winning 12 of its last 14. Final Score Prediction, Washington Nationals win 6- 3
Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays 8/15/20
The Tampa Bay Rays play the second game of a three-game series on the road Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Tampa Bay improved to 12-8 following its 17-8 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. With the victory, Tampa Bay swept Boston at Fenway Park in a four-game series and is now in second place in the American League East one game behind the New York Yankees.
Brandon Lowe is batting .309 to lead Tampa Bay. The second baseman has team highs in home runs with five, RBIs with 16 and hits with 21. Yandy Diaz is leading in on-base percentage at .407. On Saturday, Tampa Bay will send Ryan Yarbrough to the mound. The left-hander is 0-2 with an ERA of 4.71, 13 Ks and 7 BBs.
Toronto dropped to 6-9 following its 14-11 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. With the loss, Toronto remained in fourth place in the AL East 4 ½ games behind the first place Yankees. Toronto has lost four of its last six. Toronto's pitching staff let down the hitters as the Blue Jays hit seven home runs in the loss. Bo Bichette was 5-for-5 in the game and hit one home run.
Bo Bichette is batting .352 to lead the Blue Jays and the shortstop has team highs in RBIs with 10 and hits with 19. Teoscar Hernandez is leading in home runs with five. On Saturday, the Blue Jays will send Chase Anderson to the mound. The right-hander is 0-0 with an ERA of 3.00, 1 Ks and 2 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Tampa Bay is 6-0 in its last 6
The OVER has cashed in 5 of the Rays last 7
Toronto is 2-4 in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Blue Jays last 7
Free MLB Pick: Tampa Bay Rays -120
Tampa Bay is firing on all cylinders, having won each of its last six, four of its last five on the road and is coming off a four-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. In contrast, Toronto has lost seven of its last 10 overall and 14 of its last 20 versus the Rays. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Rays win 6-4.
The Tampa Bay Rays play the second game of a three-game series on the road Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Tampa Bay improved to 12-8 following its 17-8 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. With the victory, Tampa Bay swept Boston at Fenway Park in a four-game series and is now in second place in the American League East one game behind the New York Yankees.
Brandon Lowe is batting .309 to lead Tampa Bay. The second baseman has team highs in home runs with five, RBIs with 16 and hits with 21. Yandy Diaz is leading in on-base percentage at .407. On Saturday, Tampa Bay will send Ryan Yarbrough to the mound. The left-hander is 0-2 with an ERA of 4.71, 13 Ks and 7 BBs.
Toronto dropped to 6-9 following its 14-11 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. With the loss, Toronto remained in fourth place in the AL East 4 ½ games behind the first place Yankees. Toronto has lost four of its last six. Toronto's pitching staff let down the hitters as the Blue Jays hit seven home runs in the loss. Bo Bichette was 5-for-5 in the game and hit one home run.
Bo Bichette is batting .352 to lead the Blue Jays and the shortstop has team highs in RBIs with 10 and hits with 19. Teoscar Hernandez is leading in home runs with five. On Saturday, the Blue Jays will send Chase Anderson to the mound. The right-hander is 0-0 with an ERA of 3.00, 1 Ks and 2 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
Tampa Bay is 6-0 in its last 6
The OVER has cashed in 5 of the Rays last 7
Toronto is 2-4 in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 5 of the Blue Jays last 7
Free MLB Pick: Tampa Bay Rays -120
Tampa Bay is firing on all cylinders, having won each of its last six, four of its last five on the road and is coming off a four-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. In contrast, Toronto has lost seven of its last 10 overall and 14 of its last 20 versus the Rays. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Rays win 6-4.
Braves at Marlins 8/15/20
NL East Division rivals will battle on Saturday, when the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins continue their series from Marlins Park. Last night, Atlanta SP Kyle Wright (0-3) lasted just three innings and gave up three runs during an 8-2 defeat. C Travis d’Arnaud hit his third home run of the season for the Braves (11-10), who have lost four straight.
Twenty-six year old southpaw Max Fried (3-0 1.59 ERA) will head to the hill for the Braves in this contest. Through 22 plus innings, Fried has yet to allow a home run and has struck out 21 batters.
The Miami Marlins have won nine of their first 13 games and sit atop the division standings for manager Don Mattingly. On Friday, Miami benefitted from eight walks and used an 11-hit attack to jump on four Atlanta pitchers. SS Jonathan Villar had a two-hit night and swiped a pair of bases for the Marlins.
The Marlins will counter with rookie left-hander Daniel Castano (0-0 8.31 ERA) on Saturday. Through his first four plus major league innings, Castano has surrendered five hits and two home runs.
Recent Betting Trends
Braves are 19-7 in their last 26 during game 2 of a series.
Marlins are 20-44 in their last 64 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 7-0-1 in Braves last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Braves are 56-27 in the last 83 meetings in Miami.
Free MLB Pick: Atlanta Braves -179
Atlanta 2B Ozzie Albies is currently on the 10-day injured list with a wrist injury and hopes to return later this month. Through 21 games, Atlanta ranks 10th in OPS and 3rd in runs scored. Miami comes into this game with an offense that ranks 20th in OPS and 28th in runs scored. Take the Braves to snap their four-game skid. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 5-3.
NL East Division rivals will battle on Saturday, when the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins continue their series from Marlins Park. Last night, Atlanta SP Kyle Wright (0-3) lasted just three innings and gave up three runs during an 8-2 defeat. C Travis d’Arnaud hit his third home run of the season for the Braves (11-10), who have lost four straight.
Twenty-six year old southpaw Max Fried (3-0 1.59 ERA) will head to the hill for the Braves in this contest. Through 22 plus innings, Fried has yet to allow a home run and has struck out 21 batters.
The Miami Marlins have won nine of their first 13 games and sit atop the division standings for manager Don Mattingly. On Friday, Miami benefitted from eight walks and used an 11-hit attack to jump on four Atlanta pitchers. SS Jonathan Villar had a two-hit night and swiped a pair of bases for the Marlins.
The Marlins will counter with rookie left-hander Daniel Castano (0-0 8.31 ERA) on Saturday. Through his first four plus major league innings, Castano has surrendered five hits and two home runs.
Recent Betting Trends
Braves are 19-7 in their last 26 during game 2 of a series.
Marlins are 20-44 in their last 64 during game 2 of a series.
Under is 7-0-1 in Braves last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 6-2 in Marlins last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Braves are 56-27 in the last 83 meetings in Miami.
Free MLB Pick: Atlanta Braves -179
Atlanta 2B Ozzie Albies is currently on the 10-day injured list with a wrist injury and hopes to return later this month. Through 21 games, Atlanta ranks 10th in OPS and 3rd in runs scored. Miami comes into this game with an offense that ranks 20th in OPS and 28th in runs scored. Take the Braves to snap their four-game skid. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 5-3.
Pirates at Reds 8/15/20
NL Central Division rivals will battle on Saturday evening, when the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds continue their series from the Great American Ball Park. Last night, Pittsburgh managed just five hits and struck out 13 times during an 8-1 defeat. OF Bryan Reynolds hit a solo shot in the fourth inning for the Pirates, who dropped to a major league worst 4-14 record.
Twenty-eight year old southpaw Steven Brault (0-0 5.14 ERA) will take the mound for the Pirates in this matchup. Control has been an issue for Brault, who has issued six walks in his first seven innings of work.
The Cincinnati Reds have not had much success against the lowly Pirates over the last few seasons and are two games below .500 overall. On Friday, SP Sonny Gray (4-1) struck out ten batters over six plus innings to earn the win.OF Nicholas Castellanos crushed his eighth home run of the season for the Reds.
Twenty-nine year old righty Trevor Bauer (2-0 0.93 ERA) is off to a fast start for the Reds. Through his first 19 plus frames, Bauer has fanned a ridiculous 32 batters while posting a stellar 0.57 WHIP.
Recent Betting Trends
Pirates are 19-41 in their last 60 road games.
Reds are 4-11 in their last 15 home games.
Under is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-2-2 in Reds last 10 during game 3 of a series.
Pirates are 21-8 in the last 29 meetings.
Free MLB Pick: under 8.5 runs
Cincinnati 3B Mike Moustakas (quad) did on-field drills on Thursday and could be activated on Sunday. Through 18 games, Pittsburgh ranks 29th in OPS and 22nd in runs scored. Cincinnati counters with an offense that ranks 17th in OPS and 18th in runs scored. Take the under on Saturday. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Reds 5-0.
NL Central Division rivals will battle on Saturday evening, when the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds continue their series from the Great American Ball Park. Last night, Pittsburgh managed just five hits and struck out 13 times during an 8-1 defeat. OF Bryan Reynolds hit a solo shot in the fourth inning for the Pirates, who dropped to a major league worst 4-14 record.
Twenty-eight year old southpaw Steven Brault (0-0 5.14 ERA) will take the mound for the Pirates in this matchup. Control has been an issue for Brault, who has issued six walks in his first seven innings of work.
The Cincinnati Reds have not had much success against the lowly Pirates over the last few seasons and are two games below .500 overall. On Friday, SP Sonny Gray (4-1) struck out ten batters over six plus innings to earn the win.OF Nicholas Castellanos crushed his eighth home run of the season for the Reds.
Twenty-nine year old righty Trevor Bauer (2-0 0.93 ERA) is off to a fast start for the Reds. Through his first 19 plus frames, Bauer has fanned a ridiculous 32 batters while posting a stellar 0.57 WHIP.
Recent Betting Trends
Pirates are 19-41 in their last 60 road games.
Reds are 4-11 in their last 15 home games.
Under is 6-2 in Pirates last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 6-2-2 in Reds last 10 during game 3 of a series.
Pirates are 21-8 in the last 29 meetings.
Free MLB Pick: under 8.5 runs
Cincinnati 3B Mike Moustakas (quad) did on-field drills on Thursday and could be activated on Sunday. Through 18 games, Pittsburgh ranks 29th in OPS and 22nd in runs scored. Cincinnati counters with an offense that ranks 17th in OPS and 18th in runs scored. Take the under on Saturday. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Reds 5-0.
Mets at Phillies 8/15/20
Citizens Bank Park will play host to a Saturday NL East Division clash between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies. Last night, New York batted 2-for-16 with RISP during a disappointing 6-5 road loss against Philadelphia. OF Dominic Smith and 2B Robinson Cano each went deep for the Mets, who fell to 9-12 on the year.
Twenty-nine year old southpaw Steven Matz (0-3 8.20 ERA) must pitch better for the Mets to turn things around. Through 13 plus innings, Matz has surrendered six home runs and posted a subpar 1.50 WHIP.
The Philadelphia Phillies have dropped nine of their first 15 games, but have the potential to make some noise in the division race. On Friday, C J.T. Realmuto’s three-run blast in the fifth inning put Philadelphia ahead by a 5-4 score. OF Roman Quinn scored the game-winning run on an RBI single from OF Bryce Harper in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Philadelphia manager Joe Girardi will turn to talented right-hander Aaron Nola (1-1 2.79 ERA) on Saturday. Last time out, Nola allowed just two hits and one run in eight innings during a 13-8 home victory versus Atlanta.
Recent Betting Trends
Mets are 11-29 in their last 40 games as a road underdog.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 games as an underdog.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 home games.
Mets are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Philadelphia.
Free MLB Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -179
New York OF Jeff McNeil was diagnosed with a bone contusion in his left knee and is listed as day-to-day. Through 21 games, New York ranks 9th in OPS and 11th in runs scored. Philadelphia features an offense that ranks 4th in OPS and 23rd in runs scored. Take the Phillies to win again behind Nola. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 5-3.
Citizens Bank Park will play host to a Saturday NL East Division clash between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies. Last night, New York batted 2-for-16 with RISP during a disappointing 6-5 road loss against Philadelphia. OF Dominic Smith and 2B Robinson Cano each went deep for the Mets, who fell to 9-12 on the year.
Twenty-nine year old southpaw Steven Matz (0-3 8.20 ERA) must pitch better for the Mets to turn things around. Through 13 plus innings, Matz has surrendered six home runs and posted a subpar 1.50 WHIP.
The Philadelphia Phillies have dropped nine of their first 15 games, but have the potential to make some noise in the division race. On Friday, C J.T. Realmuto’s three-run blast in the fifth inning put Philadelphia ahead by a 5-4 score. OF Roman Quinn scored the game-winning run on an RBI single from OF Bryce Harper in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Philadelphia manager Joe Girardi will turn to talented right-hander Aaron Nola (1-1 2.79 ERA) on Saturday. Last time out, Nola allowed just two hits and one run in eight innings during a 13-8 home victory versus Atlanta.
Recent Betting Trends
Mets are 11-29 in their last 40 games as a road underdog.
Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in Mets last 6 games as an underdog.
Over is 4-1 in Phillies last 5 home games.
Mets are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Philadelphia.
Free MLB Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -179
New York OF Jeff McNeil was diagnosed with a bone contusion in his left knee and is listed as day-to-day. Through 21 games, New York ranks 9th in OPS and 11th in runs scored. Philadelphia features an offense that ranks 4th in OPS and 23rd in runs scored. Take the Phillies to win again behind Nola. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 5-3.
Cardinals at White Sox 8/15/20 - Game 2
The St Louis Cardinals will open an interleague series on the road Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. The opening game of this series scheduled for Friday was pushed back to Saturday. St Louis has had 17 straight games postponed due to players testing positive for the Coronavirus. St Louis lost to Minnesota 3-0 and fell to 2-3 in its last recent game played.
Paul Goldschmidt is batting .316 to lead St Louis and the first baseman has a team-high six hits. Left fielder Tyler O'Neill is the leader in home runs with two and RBIs with four. St Louis has not yet announced its starting pitcher for Saturday’s game on the road against the Chicago White Sox.
The Chicago White Sox are 10-9 following a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Tim Anderson connected for four hits and needed just a double for the cycle. Luis Robert hit a double with the bases loaded to knock in three runs. Chicago is tied for third place in the American League Central two games behind first-place Minnesota.
Yoan Moncada is batting .278 to lead the White Sox. Eloy Jimenez is leading in home runs with five and RBIs with 13. Jose Abreu has the team lead in hits with 21.The Chicago White Sox have yet to announce a starting pitcher for Friday's series opener against the St Louis Cardinals.
Recent Betting Trends
St Louis is 2-7 in its last 9
The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Cardinals last 10 versus the White Sox
Chicago is 1-5 in its last 6 at home
The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the White Sox last 9 versus NL Central opponents
Free MLB Pick: Chicago White Sox -110
St Louis has played only five times during the regular season in comparison to 19 games played by Chicago. The Cardinals last played on July 29 and will not be up to form at the plate, in the field or on the mound. The Cardinals have lost seven of their last nine dating back to last season and have won just one of their last five on the road. Final Score Prediction, Chicago White Sox win 7-1.
The St Louis Cardinals will open an interleague series on the road Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. The opening game of this series scheduled for Friday was pushed back to Saturday. St Louis has had 17 straight games postponed due to players testing positive for the Coronavirus. St Louis lost to Minnesota 3-0 and fell to 2-3 in its last recent game played.
Paul Goldschmidt is batting .316 to lead St Louis and the first baseman has a team-high six hits. Left fielder Tyler O'Neill is the leader in home runs with two and RBIs with four. St Louis has not yet announced its starting pitcher for Saturday’s game on the road against the Chicago White Sox.
The Chicago White Sox are 10-9 following a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Tim Anderson connected for four hits and needed just a double for the cycle. Luis Robert hit a double with the bases loaded to knock in three runs. Chicago is tied for third place in the American League Central two games behind first-place Minnesota.
Yoan Moncada is batting .278 to lead the White Sox. Eloy Jimenez is leading in home runs with five and RBIs with 13. Jose Abreu has the team lead in hits with 21.The Chicago White Sox have yet to announce a starting pitcher for Friday's series opener against the St Louis Cardinals.
Recent Betting Trends
St Louis is 2-7 in its last 9
The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Cardinals last 10 versus the White Sox
Chicago is 1-5 in its last 6 at home
The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the White Sox last 9 versus NL Central opponents
Free MLB Pick: Chicago White Sox -110
St Louis has played only five times during the regular season in comparison to 19 games played by Chicago. The Cardinals last played on July 29 and will not be up to form at the plate, in the field or on the mound. The Cardinals have lost seven of their last nine dating back to last season and have won just one of their last five on the road. Final Score Prediction, Chicago White Sox win 7-1.
Cardinals at White Sox 8/15/20 Game 1
The St Louis Cardinals play the Chicago White Sox on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader. The Cardinals are just 2-3 on the season after have 17 consecutive games postponed due to covid19. The last game St. Louis played was on July 29 when the Cardinals were shut out by the Minnesota Twins 3-0. St. Louis is in fourth place in the National League Central but has played between 11 to 12 fewer games than the other teams.
Paul Goldschmidt is batting .316 to lead St Louis. The Cardinals first baseman has six hits to lead the team. Outfielder Tyler O'Neill is the leader in home runs with two and RBIs with four. In Game 1 on Saturday, St. Louis will send Adam Wainwright to the mound. The right-hander is 1-0 with an ERA of 1.50, 5 Ks and 1 BBs in just one start this season.
On Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox improved to 10-9 following a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Tim Anderson had four hits. Luis Robert hit a double with the bases loaded to knock in three runs. Chicago is in fourth place in the American League Central two games behind the first place Minnesota Twins and just a half game behind the second place Detroit Tigers.
Yoan Moncada is batting .278 to lead the White Sox. Eloy Jimenez has five home runs to lead the White Sox and has a team high 13 RBIs. Jose Abreu has the team lead in hits with 21. In Game 1 on Saturday against St. Louis, the Whtie Sox will send Lucas Giolito to the mound. The righthander is 1-1 with an ERA of 4.37, 27 Ks and 13 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
St Louis is 2-7 in its last 9
The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Cardinals last 10 versus the White Sox
Chicago is 1-5 in its last 6 at home
The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the White Sox last 9 versus NL Central opponents
Free MLB Pick: Chicago White Sox -160
The Cardinals last played on July 29 and will not be up to form at the plate, or in the field. With only five games played to date, the Cardinals will be far behind Chicago and that will show up most at the plate against White Sox starter Lucas Giolito. St. Louis has lost seven of its last nine and has won just one of its last five on the road. Final Score Prediction, Chicago White Sox win 5-2
The St Louis Cardinals play the Chicago White Sox on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader. The Cardinals are just 2-3 on the season after have 17 consecutive games postponed due to covid19. The last game St. Louis played was on July 29 when the Cardinals were shut out by the Minnesota Twins 3-0. St. Louis is in fourth place in the National League Central but has played between 11 to 12 fewer games than the other teams.
Paul Goldschmidt is batting .316 to lead St Louis. The Cardinals first baseman has six hits to lead the team. Outfielder Tyler O'Neill is the leader in home runs with two and RBIs with four. In Game 1 on Saturday, St. Louis will send Adam Wainwright to the mound. The right-hander is 1-0 with an ERA of 1.50, 5 Ks and 1 BBs in just one start this season.
On Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox improved to 10-9 following a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Tim Anderson had four hits. Luis Robert hit a double with the bases loaded to knock in three runs. Chicago is in fourth place in the American League Central two games behind the first place Minnesota Twins and just a half game behind the second place Detroit Tigers.
Yoan Moncada is batting .278 to lead the White Sox. Eloy Jimenez has five home runs to lead the White Sox and has a team high 13 RBIs. Jose Abreu has the team lead in hits with 21. In Game 1 on Saturday against St. Louis, the Whtie Sox will send Lucas Giolito to the mound. The righthander is 1-1 with an ERA of 4.37, 27 Ks and 13 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
St Louis is 2-7 in its last 9
The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Cardinals last 10 versus the White Sox
Chicago is 1-5 in its last 6 at home
The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the White Sox last 9 versus NL Central opponents
Free MLB Pick: Chicago White Sox -160
The Cardinals last played on July 29 and will not be up to form at the plate, or in the field. With only five games played to date, the Cardinals will be far behind Chicago and that will show up most at the plate against White Sox starter Lucas Giolito. St. Louis has lost seven of its last nine and has won just one of its last five on the road. Final Score Prediction, Chicago White Sox win 5-2
Blackhawks vs Golden Knights 8/15/20
Vegas has been red hot since coming back from the coronavirus pause. The Golden Knights have yet to lose a game and even in the last game, which went to overtime the Golden Knights ended up coming out on top of the game and that will definitely help them out in this game with a big confidence boost in the game.
Chicago for their part ended up losing the heart breaking game to Vegas. The game ended up going to the overtime period and it was a game which seen the Blackhawks battle back to tie the game and then lose in overtime. That type of loss is one that can break the morale of a team and it will be interesting to see how Chicago bounces back.
In the loss Chicago ended up with 25 shots, but were not as physical as Las Vegas in the game by getting only 32 hits. Chicago did end up winning 52.5% of the faceoffs in the game. Chicago went 1 for 2 in the power play, but ended up with only 2 penalty minutes in the game of their own.
Vegas is heading into the game here with a total of 39 shots in the game. The Golden Knights managed to land 38 hits in the game, but won only 47.5% of the faceoffs. When Vegas had the power play they were unable to convert in the game, but did have a total of 4 penalty minutes in the game.
Recent Betting Trends
Chicago are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 11 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Vegas are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games against Chicago.
Vegas are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
Free NHL Pick: Under 6
These two teams have done a lot of battles so far, but the Golden Knights are one team that has proven to be resilient and battling. The Blackhawks for their part ended up getting the game close, but had their spirit broken by the strong play that was seen from Vegas. Look for the Blackhawks defense to continue to struggle in the game here and that actually cost the Blackhawks this game as Vegas simply overpowers the Chicago defense. Final Score Prediction, Vegas Golden Knights win on the under 4-1.
Vegas has been red hot since coming back from the coronavirus pause. The Golden Knights have yet to lose a game and even in the last game, which went to overtime the Golden Knights ended up coming out on top of the game and that will definitely help them out in this game with a big confidence boost in the game.
Chicago for their part ended up losing the heart breaking game to Vegas. The game ended up going to the overtime period and it was a game which seen the Blackhawks battle back to tie the game and then lose in overtime. That type of loss is one that can break the morale of a team and it will be interesting to see how Chicago bounces back.
In the loss Chicago ended up with 25 shots, but were not as physical as Las Vegas in the game by getting only 32 hits. Chicago did end up winning 52.5% of the faceoffs in the game. Chicago went 1 for 2 in the power play, but ended up with only 2 penalty minutes in the game of their own.
Vegas is heading into the game here with a total of 39 shots in the game. The Golden Knights managed to land 38 hits in the game, but won only 47.5% of the faceoffs. When Vegas had the power play they were unable to convert in the game, but did have a total of 4 penalty minutes in the game.
Recent Betting Trends
Chicago are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 11 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Vegas are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games against Chicago.
Vegas are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
Free NHL Pick: Under 6
These two teams have done a lot of battles so far, but the Golden Knights are one team that has proven to be resilient and battling. The Blackhawks for their part ended up getting the game close, but had their spirit broken by the strong play that was seen from Vegas. Look for the Blackhawks defense to continue to struggle in the game here and that actually cost the Blackhawks this game as Vegas simply overpowers the Chicago defense. Final Score Prediction, Vegas Golden Knights win on the under 4-1.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning 8/15/20
After playing in the marathon game to open the playoffs up the Lightning came into the second game and looked flat and tired. The Lightning actually looked really bad on the ice and after controlling the first half of the first period the Lightning simply faded. No matter what, the loss of the second game after picking up a big momentum boost with the winn in the first game was a heartbreaker.
The Blue Jackets are heading into the game here with a great win in their last game. That type of win is the one that the Blue Jackets needed to get after picking up the loss in the first game. Now, the Blue Jackets are going to look to their momentum boost and great defense to bring home another win in the game here.
With Columbus in the win they ended up getting a total of 22 shots. The Blue Jackets were not as physical as expected with only 15 hits. The Blue Jackets controlled the faceoff 50.8% of the time. When it comes to the power play Columbus ended up going 1-3 in the game. Columbus did serve a total of 4 minutes in the penalty box.
Tampa Bay is heading into the game here with a total of 37 shots in the last game. The Lightning were playing a lot more physical in the game with a total of 38 hits as well. Winning the faceoffs was not that good for Tampa Bay with only 49.2% of the draws won. Out of the 2 power play chances for Tampa Bay they did not get any goals scored, but the Lightning did serve 6 minutes in the penalty box.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games.
Tampa Bay are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against Columbus.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Columbus' last 10 games.
Columbus are 7-13 SU in their last 20 games.
Free NHL Pick: Under 5
The Lightning looked flat in the last game and did not look good at all. The Lightning have not really been able to do much to get the puck past the Blue Jackets defense even after almost doubling in the number of shots. Look for the Lightning to continue to put pressure in the Blue Jackets defensive zone, but the Blue Jackets keep the puck turned away and do just enough offensively to bring home a win on the under. Final Score Prediction, Columbus Blue Jackets win 3-1.
After playing in the marathon game to open the playoffs up the Lightning came into the second game and looked flat and tired. The Lightning actually looked really bad on the ice and after controlling the first half of the first period the Lightning simply faded. No matter what, the loss of the second game after picking up a big momentum boost with the winn in the first game was a heartbreaker.
The Blue Jackets are heading into the game here with a great win in their last game. That type of win is the one that the Blue Jackets needed to get after picking up the loss in the first game. Now, the Blue Jackets are going to look to their momentum boost and great defense to bring home another win in the game here.
With Columbus in the win they ended up getting a total of 22 shots. The Blue Jackets were not as physical as expected with only 15 hits. The Blue Jackets controlled the faceoff 50.8% of the time. When it comes to the power play Columbus ended up going 1-3 in the game. Columbus did serve a total of 4 minutes in the penalty box.
Tampa Bay is heading into the game here with a total of 37 shots in the last game. The Lightning were playing a lot more physical in the game with a total of 38 hits as well. Winning the faceoffs was not that good for Tampa Bay with only 49.2% of the draws won. Out of the 2 power play chances for Tampa Bay they did not get any goals scored, but the Lightning did serve 6 minutes in the penalty box.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games.
Tampa Bay are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against Columbus.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Columbus' last 10 games.
Columbus are 7-13 SU in their last 20 games.
Free NHL Pick: Under 5
The Lightning looked flat in the last game and did not look good at all. The Lightning have not really been able to do much to get the puck past the Blue Jackets defense even after almost doubling in the number of shots. Look for the Lightning to continue to put pressure in the Blue Jackets defensive zone, but the Blue Jackets keep the puck turned away and do just enough offensively to bring home a win on the under. Final Score Prediction, Columbus Blue Jackets win 3-1.
Avalanche vs Coyotes 8/15/20
On Saturday, the Colorado Avalanche will play the Arizona Coyotes in the third game of their best-of-seven NHL quarterfinals series. Colorado took a 2-0 lead in the series on Friday with a 3-2 victory in Game 2. Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring for Colorado in the first period and Tyson Jost added a goal during the second. Andre Burakovsky scored the game winner for the Avalanche at 17:07 of the third period. Philipp Grubauer made 31 saves in net.
The leading goal scorer for Colorado in the playoffs is Nazem Kadri with two and the center leads in points as well with six. Mikko Rantanen is the leader in assists with four. Gabriel Landeskog is leading in penalty minutes with six. In net, Pavel Francouz is 2-1-0 with an goals against average of 0.00 and save percentage of 1.000
Arizona is in a big hole down 2-0 and Game 3 is just 24 hours away. The Coyotes took 33 shots in Game 2 on Friday but only two got past Grubauer. Clayton Keller scored for Arizona in the first period, while Michael Grabner scored in the second. Darcy Kuemper made 25 saves in net but was not up to par with an .893 save percentage, compared to his .931 thus far in the postseason. Do not be surprised if Antti Raanta starts in goal for the Coyotes on Saturday.
The leading goal scorer for Arizona during the postseason is Clayton Keller with three and the Coyotes center is also leading in points with five. Oliver Ekman-Larsson is leading Arizona in assists with three. Taylor Hall has the most penalty minutes for Arizona in the postseason with eight. In net, Darcy Kuemper is 3-3-0 with a goals against average of 2.85 and save percentage of .912.
Recent Betting Trends
Colorado is 5-1 in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the Avalanche’s last 7
Arizona 2-6 in its last 8 versus Colorado
The OVER has cashed in 6 of the Coyotes last 10
Free NHL Pick: Colorado Avalanche -190
Darcy Kuemper has been playing well in goal for the Arizona Coyotes, but Colorado has not allowed the Coyotes to score at the other end of the rink. Arizona was held scoreless in Game 1 of the series by the Avalanche defense and in Game 2 scored just two goals. Antti Raanta could get the start in goal for Arizona with two games played in as many days to give Kuemper a rest. The Coyotes have lost six of the last eight versus Colorado and will go down 3-0 in this series on Saturday with another loss in Game 3. Final Score Prediction, Colorado Avalanche wins 3-1
On Saturday, the Colorado Avalanche will play the Arizona Coyotes in the third game of their best-of-seven NHL quarterfinals series. Colorado took a 2-0 lead in the series on Friday with a 3-2 victory in Game 2. Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring for Colorado in the first period and Tyson Jost added a goal during the second. Andre Burakovsky scored the game winner for the Avalanche at 17:07 of the third period. Philipp Grubauer made 31 saves in net.
The leading goal scorer for Colorado in the playoffs is Nazem Kadri with two and the center leads in points as well with six. Mikko Rantanen is the leader in assists with four. Gabriel Landeskog is leading in penalty minutes with six. In net, Pavel Francouz is 2-1-0 with an goals against average of 0.00 and save percentage of 1.000
Arizona is in a big hole down 2-0 and Game 3 is just 24 hours away. The Coyotes took 33 shots in Game 2 on Friday but only two got past Grubauer. Clayton Keller scored for Arizona in the first period, while Michael Grabner scored in the second. Darcy Kuemper made 25 saves in net but was not up to par with an .893 save percentage, compared to his .931 thus far in the postseason. Do not be surprised if Antti Raanta starts in goal for the Coyotes on Saturday.
The leading goal scorer for Arizona during the postseason is Clayton Keller with three and the Coyotes center is also leading in points with five. Oliver Ekman-Larsson is leading Arizona in assists with three. Taylor Hall has the most penalty minutes for Arizona in the postseason with eight. In net, Darcy Kuemper is 3-3-0 with a goals against average of 2.85 and save percentage of .912.
Recent Betting Trends
Colorado is 5-1 in its last 6
The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the Avalanche’s last 7
Arizona 2-6 in its last 8 versus Colorado
The OVER has cashed in 6 of the Coyotes last 10
Free NHL Pick: Colorado Avalanche -190
Darcy Kuemper has been playing well in goal for the Arizona Coyotes, but Colorado has not allowed the Coyotes to score at the other end of the rink. Arizona was held scoreless in Game 1 of the series by the Avalanche defense and in Game 2 scored just two goals. Antti Raanta could get the start in goal for Arizona with two games played in as many days to give Kuemper a rest. The Coyotes have lost six of the last eight versus Colorado and will go down 3-0 in this series on Saturday with another loss in Game 3. Final Score Prediction, Colorado Avalanche wins 3-1
Hurricanes vs Bruins 8/15/20
After picking up a win in game one in overtime the Bruins seemed to lapse back to their stage of horrible offensive play without a defense to back it up. The Bruins ended up putting quite a bit of pressure on the Hurricanes defense towards the end of the game, but it was only after the Bruins pulled the goalie to increase the number of attackers.
Carolina looked like they were able to bounce back nicely from the loss in the first game. Now, the Hurricanes are going to have to keep the pressure up on the Bruins to bring home the win, but it could actually be a bit more of a challenge as the Bruins now know quite acutely what kind of offensive power and momentum the Hurricanes are bringing to the ice.
In the last game Carolina took to the ice and made 26 shots. The Hurricanes ended up playing a little bit more physical with 35 hits. On the draw the Hurricanes slacked off winning only 42.9% of the draws. The Hurricanes converted on 1 out of 3 power play chances and had 18 blocked shots. Puck control needs to improve some as well as the Hurricanes had 9 takeaways, but gave it away 8 times.
For the Bruins the team ended up with a total of 35 shots in the game, but managed to get 43 hits on the day. The Bruins did decent on the draw winning 57.1% in the game. The Bruins did have 3 power plays and converted on 2 of them. The Bruins only blocked 15 shots, but were not good with the puck with only 8 takeaways, but also giving it up 17 times.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games.
Boston are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games.
Carolina are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
Free NHL Pick: Carolina Hurricanes +100
Heading into the game here the Hurricanes have a lot going for them. They were able to keep pace with a vaunted Bruins offense, but also endured the physical play from Boston as well. Look for the Hurricanes to come into the game here and have a repeat of game 2 with consistent play and the ability to endure the hits the Bruin are bringing to the ice to lock down the win as Boston struggles offensively on the even man ice. Final Score Prediction, Carolina Hurricanes win 4-2.
After picking up a win in game one in overtime the Bruins seemed to lapse back to their stage of horrible offensive play without a defense to back it up. The Bruins ended up putting quite a bit of pressure on the Hurricanes defense towards the end of the game, but it was only after the Bruins pulled the goalie to increase the number of attackers.
Carolina looked like they were able to bounce back nicely from the loss in the first game. Now, the Hurricanes are going to have to keep the pressure up on the Bruins to bring home the win, but it could actually be a bit more of a challenge as the Bruins now know quite acutely what kind of offensive power and momentum the Hurricanes are bringing to the ice.
In the last game Carolina took to the ice and made 26 shots. The Hurricanes ended up playing a little bit more physical with 35 hits. On the draw the Hurricanes slacked off winning only 42.9% of the draws. The Hurricanes converted on 1 out of 3 power play chances and had 18 blocked shots. Puck control needs to improve some as well as the Hurricanes had 9 takeaways, but gave it away 8 times.
For the Bruins the team ended up with a total of 35 shots in the game, but managed to get 43 hits on the day. The Bruins did decent on the draw winning 57.1% in the game. The Bruins did have 3 power plays and converted on 2 of them. The Bruins only blocked 15 shots, but were not good with the puck with only 8 takeaways, but also giving it up 17 times.
Recent Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games.
Boston are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games.
Carolina are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
Free NHL Pick: Carolina Hurricanes +100
Heading into the game here the Hurricanes have a lot going for them. They were able to keep pace with a vaunted Bruins offense, but also endured the physical play from Boston as well. Look for the Hurricanes to come into the game here and have a repeat of game 2 with consistent play and the ability to endure the hits the Bruin are bringing to the ice to lock down the win as Boston struggles offensively on the even man ice. Final Score Prediction, Carolina Hurricanes win 4-2.
Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty 8/15/20 - Wnba
The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx meet up in the 9th game in the WNBA bubble. The Liberty were crippled by the injury to the first overall pick Sabrina Ionescu and have shown it coming into this game with a 1-8 record. New York lost its last time out 86-79 to the Indiana Fever. The Lynx also lost their last time out falling 87-77 to drop their record on the season to 6-3.
The Liberty are the lowest-scoring team in the WNBA this season scoring just 74.3 runs per game while shooting a dismal 37.4% from the field also ranking last in the WNBA this season. In the absence of Ionescu, Layshia Clarendon is averaging 14 points per game and 4.8 assists per game, both are team highs. Leading rebounder Amanda Zahui B. comes in collecting 8.6 rebounds per game while adding in 14 points per game of her own.
Minnesota is averaging 78.8 points per game while shooting 42.3% from the field, ranking 10th in the WNBA in the respected categories. The Lynx are led by center Slyvia Fowles with team-highs in points (14.6) and rebound (9.7) per game; Fowles is shooting an impressive 60% from the field. Another key contributor for teh Lynx has been Naphessa Collier who averages a team-high 3.1 assists while adding in 13.7 points per game of his own.
The Liberty have been bad on the defensive end as well allowing 86.1 points per game, the 9th ranked scoring defense in the WNBA this season. New York has allowed opposing teams to shoot 39.3% from beyond the arc, the worst clip in the WNBA. The Lynx have the second-best scoring defense in the WNBA allowing 76.3 points per game and holding opponents to 43.8% from the field.
Recent Betting Trends
The Liberty are 2-6 ATS this season.
Liberty problems have gone over in the last two games.
Minnesota totals' have gone over in four of their last five.
Minnesota has covered in five of their last seven.
The Liberty have really struggled this season having lost their last three games and moving to a 1-8 record on the season. Minnesota has been solid, specifically on the defensive end with the 2nd ranked scoring defense in the WNBA. The Liberty are one of the worst offenses in the WNBA this season and their struggles continue against one of the best defenses in the WNBA. Fowles and Collier contribute enough on the offensive end to get the Lynx the win and cover as favorites. Final score prediction, the Lynx win and cover the spread with a 76-64 win.
The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx meet up in the 9th game in the WNBA bubble. The Liberty were crippled by the injury to the first overall pick Sabrina Ionescu and have shown it coming into this game with a 1-8 record. New York lost its last time out 86-79 to the Indiana Fever. The Lynx also lost their last time out falling 87-77 to drop their record on the season to 6-3.
The Liberty are the lowest-scoring team in the WNBA this season scoring just 74.3 runs per game while shooting a dismal 37.4% from the field also ranking last in the WNBA this season. In the absence of Ionescu, Layshia Clarendon is averaging 14 points per game and 4.8 assists per game, both are team highs. Leading rebounder Amanda Zahui B. comes in collecting 8.6 rebounds per game while adding in 14 points per game of her own.
Minnesota is averaging 78.8 points per game while shooting 42.3% from the field, ranking 10th in the WNBA in the respected categories. The Lynx are led by center Slyvia Fowles with team-highs in points (14.6) and rebound (9.7) per game; Fowles is shooting an impressive 60% from the field. Another key contributor for teh Lynx has been Naphessa Collier who averages a team-high 3.1 assists while adding in 13.7 points per game of his own.
The Liberty have been bad on the defensive end as well allowing 86.1 points per game, the 9th ranked scoring defense in the WNBA this season. New York has allowed opposing teams to shoot 39.3% from beyond the arc, the worst clip in the WNBA. The Lynx have the second-best scoring defense in the WNBA allowing 76.3 points per game and holding opponents to 43.8% from the field.
Recent Betting Trends
The Liberty are 2-6 ATS this season.
Liberty problems have gone over in the last two games.
Minnesota totals' have gone over in four of their last five.
Minnesota has covered in five of their last seven.
The Liberty have really struggled this season having lost their last three games and moving to a 1-8 record on the season. Minnesota has been solid, specifically on the defensive end with the 2nd ranked scoring defense in the WNBA. The Liberty are one of the worst offenses in the WNBA this season and their struggles continue against one of the best defenses in the WNBA. Fowles and Collier contribute enough on the offensive end to get the Lynx the win and cover as favorites. Final score prediction, the Lynx win and cover the spread with a 76-64 win.
