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Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Colorado Rockies (26-33) play the Arizona Diamondbacks (24-35) Sunday in the final game of the season. First pitch is set for 3:10 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Below, we analyze the Rockies-Diamondbacks MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Season series: Colorado leads 5-4.

Playoff picture: Both teams failed to make the playoffs.

Rockies at Diamondbacks: Projected starting pitchers

LHP Kyle Freeland vs. LHP Madison Bumgarner

Freeland: 2-2 with a 3.69 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 5.8 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 in 68 1/3 IP over 12 GS.

  • Last start: No-decision with a 6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 K and 3 BB in a 5-2 loss at the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.
  • Career at Chase Field: 2-1 with a 3.42 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 14 K and 12 BB in 26 1/3 IP over 5 GS.

Bumgarner: 0-4 with a 7.36 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 in 36 2/3 IP over 8 GS.

  • Last start: No-decision with 5 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 7 K and 1 BB in a 3-2 loss at the Houston Astros on Sept. 20.
  • 2020 home splits: 0-1 with an 8.68 ERA, 1.93 WHIP, 4 HR, 4 K and 4 BB in 9 1/3 IP over 2 GS.

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Rockies at Diamondbacks: Key injuries

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Rockies

  • 3B Nolan Arenado (shoulder) out
  • OF David Dahl (shoulder) out
  • SS Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) out

Diamondbacks

  • 3B Josh Rojas (back) out

Rockies at Diamondbacks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Rockies 6, Diamondbacks 2

Money line (ML)

Freeland bounced back in 2020 after really struggling in 2019. He lowered his ERA from 6.73 in 2019 to his current 3.69 ERA entering the final game of the year. Bumgarner’s 2020 numbers continued to decline from his 2019 subpar stats even though he signed a fat, new contract this offseason with Arizona.

Where I give an edge to the ROCKIES (-106) in this toss-up game is Freeland is going to be motivated to punctuate his solid 2020 campaign and Bumgarner might just want this year to end.

Plus, Colorado has beaten the Diamondbacks (-106) in four of the six games at Chase Field this season. Finally, Arizona is just 4-11 this season when facing left-handed starters and the Rockies are 10-9. TAKE ROCKIES (-106).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

As an away team, the Rockies -1.5 (+145) have the fourth-best record on the run line (18-11 RL). However, Colorado has the second-worst run line record in division games in MLB (16-23 RL) and the Diamondbacks +1.5 (-176) aren’t a whole lot more reliable (18-21 RL).

Obviously, I am not going to play Colorado on the money line and Arizona on the RL, just saying. Four of the Rockies’ five wins against the Diamondbacks this season have come by a single run. PASS ON THE RUN LINE.

Over/Under (O/U)

Freeland pitched really well in his only other start against Arizona this season. He set himself up for a win before the bullpens allowed a combined 11 runs in the final two innings of a game that Colorado won 8-7.

That Rockies-Diamondbacks game was obviously trending Under and I like this one to go UNDER 9 (-110). The Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Arizona and 5-0 in Freeland’s last five road starts.

I am betting this game on the handicap that the Rockies get to Bumgarner early, Freeland pitches a solid outing and Arizona’s bottom-10 lineup mails it in against Colorado’s atrocious ‘pen.

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New York Mets at Washington Nationals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s New York Mets at Washington Nationals sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

It’s the final game of the season for the New York Mets (26-33) and Washington Nationals (25-34), Sunday. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET at Nationals Park. Below, we analyze the Mets-Nationals MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Season series: Washington leads 5-4.

Playoff picture: Both teams failed to make the playoffs.

Mets at Nationals: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Seth Lugo vs. RHP Austin Voth

Lugo: 3-3 with a 3.82 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 11.7 K/9 and 2.0 BB/9 in 35 1/3 IP over 15 G (6 GS).

  • Last start: Win, 5-2, with 6 1/3 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 7 K and 1 BB against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.
  • Career vs. Nationals: 3-2 with a 3.12 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 46 K and 16 BB in 49 IP over 24 G (4 GS).
  • The current Nationals lineup’s slash line & stats vs. Lugo: .143/.197/.268 with 2 HR and 3 RBI allowed against 56 batters, according to dailybaseballdata.com.

Voth: 1-5 with a 6.25 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 8.1 K/9 and 3.6 BB/9 in 44 2/3 IP over 10 GS.

  • Last start: Win, 5-1, with 7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 7 K and 1 BB against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
  • Career vs. Mets: 1-2 with a 5.74 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 14 K and 7 BB in 15 2/3 IP over 4 G (3 GS).
  • The current Mets lineup’s slash line & stats vs. Voth: .269/.321/.500 with 1 HR and 4 RBI given up against 16 batters, according to dailybaseballdata.com.

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Mets at Nationals: Key injuries

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Mets

  • OF Michael Conforto (hamstring) out
  • SS Andres Gimenez (oblique) out

Nationals

  • 2B Starlin Castro (wrist) out
  • RP Sean Doolittle (oblique) out
  • OF Adam Eaton (finger) out
  • 2B Howie Kendrick (hamstring) out
  • SS Carter Kieboom (hand) out

Mets at Nationals: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Mets 8, Nationals 5

Money line (ML)

The Nationals’ (+115) victory over the Mets Saturday eliminated New York from playoff contention. Look for the METS (-129) to at least close out the season with a win for the following reasons.

First, New York has an edge in the starting pitching matchup and has better bullpen numbers. Second, New York’s lineup is more reliable—first in batting average and OPS, 11th in runs scored per game and home runs hit—mainly because of the Nationals’ injury report. Third, the Mets are 12-5 in the last 17 meetings and that’s dating back to last year’s World Series Nationals team.

New to sports betting? You’d have to risk $129 on a Mets ticket for a $100 payout if they win.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Nationals +1.5 (-143) have the best run line record as a home underdog (12-3 RL). Also, the Mets -1.5 (+120) are sub-.500 on the run line overall, in division games and as an away favorite.

Plus, the first three Mets-Nationals games in this series have been decided by a total four runs, including two one-run games. PASS ON THE RUN LINE.

Over/Under (O/U)

I lean OVER 8.5 (-110) because these NL East games have been slugfests in 2020. The Nationals have the highest Over percentage in division games (63.9%) and the next two clubs are also NL East teams (Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins).

The Mets have a 19-18-1 Over/Under record in NL East games. Additionally, the Over is 11-5-1 in the last 17 meetings, and four of the last Mets-Nationals games have gone Over the total.

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Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Milwaukee Brewers (28-30) stop by Busch Stadium Saturday for the third of a four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals (29-27) at 7:07 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Brewers-Cardinals MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Season series: Tied 4-4.

Playoff picture: St. Louis is still in the hunt for second place in the NL Central and Milwaukee needs to win these next two against the Cardinals plus get some help to make the playoffs.

Brewers at Cardinals: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Brandon Woodruff vs. RHP Adam Wainwright

Woodruff: 2-5 with a 3.43 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 11.1 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9 in 65 2/3 IP over 12 GS.

  • Last start: Loss, 6-3, with 5 2/3 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 9 K and 2 BB at the Cincinnati Reds on Sept. 21.
  • Career vs. Cardinals: 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 20 K and 3 BB in 20 IP over 5 G (3 GS).

Wainwright: 5-2 with a 3.05 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9 in 59 IP over 9 GS.

  • Last start: Loss, 4-1, with 5 2/3 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 7 K and 2 BB at the Kansas City Royals on Sept. 21.
  • Career vs. Brewers: 18-10 with a 2.45 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 227 K and 28 BB in 253 IP over 43 G (36 GS).

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Brewers at Cardinals: Key injuries

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Brewers

  • OF Ben Gamel (quadriceps) out
  • RP Freddy Peralta (paternity) out

Cardinals

  • RP John Gant (groin) out

Brewers at Cardinals: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Cardinals 4, Brewers 1

Money line (ML)

It’s a quirky end of the regular season for the Cardinals (+105) who had games postponed mid-season due to COVID-related complications. If the playoff bracket is not sorted out after the Sunday games then St. Louis might have to play two additional games against the Detroit Tigers.

The Brewers (-118) are on the brink of elimination and need a ton of help to advance. It’s a must-win for Milwaukee who has been steamed up to a favorite after opening as an underdog. My read is that the market is just taking the team who’s season is on the line and not giving it much consideration.

Woodruff is having a good season for the Brewers but Wainwright has been here before and is the perfect guy for the Cardinals to send to the mound in a big game. For example, Wainwright has pitched in 105 2/3 innings over 27 postseason games (all for the Cardinals) and Woodruff has pitched in 16 1/3 IP over five games. Also, the Brewers are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings in St. Louis. I’ll take the battle-tested starter at home getting plus-money.

BET CARDINALS (+105). New to sports betting? A $100 bet on the Cardinals (+105) pays a $105 return if St. Louis beats Milwaukee.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS ON THE RUN LINE. We are on St. Louis and their run line insurance is too expensive for my liking.

  • Brewers -1.5 (+135)
  • Cardinals +1.5 (-162)

Over/Under (O/U)

I lean UNDER 7.5 (-110) because the number is suspect and there are a bunch of Under trends in this game. First, the combined Over/Under record of Brewers-Cardinals in NL Central games is 30-39-7 O/U this season.

Second, the Under is 3-1-1 in the last five meetings and 7-3 in the last 10 games in Busch Stadium. Finally, the Under is 4-0-1 in Woodruff’s last five starts as a favorite and 5-0-1 in Cardinals’ last six games as an underdog.

A “lean” is not necessarily a bet. Proceed at your own caution.

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Game 1: New York Mets at Washington Nationals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s New York Mets at Washington Nationals sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Mets (26-31) plays the Washington Nationals (23-34) in the first of a seven-inning doubleheader, Saturday, in National Park at 3:05 p.m. ET. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Mets-Nationals MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Season series: New York leads 4-3.

Playoff picture: New York is 2.5 games behind the Giants for the eighth and final playoff spot, with the Brewers and Phillies ahead of them. Washington is eliminated from postseason contention.

Mets at Nationals: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Jacob deGrom vs. RHP Max Scherzer

deGrom: 4-2 with a 2.14 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 13.4 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9 in 63 IP over 11 GS.

  • Last start: Loss, 2-1, with 7 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 14 K and 2 BB against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 21.
  • Career vs. Nationals: 8-4 with a 2.50 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 150 K and 33 BB in 119 IP over 19 GS.
    • Career in National Park: 7-1 with a 2.60 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 78 K and 15 BB in 65 2/3 IP over 10 GS.

Scherzer: 4-4 with a 3.67 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 12.5 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 in 61 1/3 IP over 11 GS.

  • Last start: Loss, 2-1, with 5 2/3 IP, 5 H, 2 ER (2 runs), 6 K and 2 BB at the Miami Marlins on Sept. 20.
  • Career vs. Mets:  11-5 with a 2.63 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 191 K and 34 BB in 144 IP over 23 G (22 GS).
  • 2020 home splits: 1-2 with a 4.40 ERA (2.93 ERA in road starts) and a 1.30 WHIP (1.47 WHIP at home).

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Mets at Nationals: Key injuries

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Mets

  • OF Michael Conforto (hamstring) out
  • OF Jake Marisnick (hamstring) out

Nationals

  • 2B Starlin Castro (wrist) out
  • OF Adam Eaton (finger) out
  • 2B Howie Kendrick (hamstring) out
  • SS Carter Kieboom (hand) out

Mets at Nationals: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Mets 3, Nationals 0

Money line (ML)

It’s a shame the Nationals (+130) are eliminated from playoff contention because this should be an epic pitchers duel. deGrom is right smack in the middle of his prime and starting to rise the all-time rankings. Scherzer was one of the best pitchers of the 2010s, and a future Hall of Famer, but is having a down year.

It’s an expensive-ish price but deGrom is the best in the biz right now and I refuse to overthink this. BET METS (-143) since they are still alive in the NL postseason race. New to sports betting? A $143 bet on the Mets (-143) pays a $100 profit if New York beats Washington.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

I’ll splash on METS -1.5 (+135) for a small play because Scherzer has pitched worse in his home park compared to the road and the Mets’ lineup is legit whereas the Nationals +1.5 (-167) are banged up.

Truthfully, I’d put a 1/4th unit on the run line here say $25 to win $33.75 if New York beats Washington by two or more runs. Aside from Friday’s 3-2 win, the Mets have beaten the Nationals by a combined 13 runs in there other three victories.

Over/Under (O/U)

This will be a narrow runway to land but I’d TAKE UNDER 5 (-121). The market is hammering the Under hence the more expensive price point. They’re two superstars pitchers and their competitiveness alone should keep this tight. This is a rare case when a sports fan will root for an Under.

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Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Colorado Rockies (25-33) and Arizona Diamondbacks (24-34) continue their season-ending series Saturday at Chase Field at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Rockies-Diamondbacks MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Rockies at Diamondbacks: Projected starting pitchers

RHP German Marquez vs. RHP Luke Weaver

Marquez: 3-6, 4.10 ERA, 66 K, 74 2/3 IP, 12 starts

  • Marquez pitched five innings and gave up three runs on six hits in his only start this season against the Diamondbacks.
  • Diamondbacks OF David Peralta has a career .429 average with two home runs in 35 career at-bats against Marquez.

Weaver: 1-8, 6.51 ERA, 49 K, 47 IP, 11 starts

  • Weaver has an ERA of 4.11 in his last four starts and has allowed fewer than three runs in five of his last seven.
  • He has allowed only one home run in his last five starts.

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Rockies at Diamondbacks: Key injuries

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Rockies

  • 3B Nolan Arenado (shoulder) out
  • OF David Dahl (shoulder) out
  • SS Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) out

Diamondbacks

  • 3B Josh Rojas (back) out

Rockies at Diamondbacks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 3

Money line (ML)

The Diamondbacks (-110) have won four in a row and have suddenly been hitting the ball. The Rockies (100) have a run differential that is 50 runs worse than the Diamondbacks. Take the  DIAMONDBACKS (-110).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

While the Diamondbacks are favored to win outright, the run line has the Rockies favored at -1.5 (+150) and the Diamondbacks +1.5 (-182). The Rockies could not cover either game of the doubleheader between these two teams on Friday and appear to be checked out, getting ready for the season’s end. Since we believe the Diamondbacks will win outright, definitely take them to cover. Take the DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-182).

Over/Under (O/U)

The total is set at 9 runs for Saturdays’ tilt. Both teams have an Over percentage under .500. Between Weaver’s improved pitching and Marquez’ consistency, take the UNDER 9 (-110).

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Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Detroit Tigers (22-34) are playing the Kansas City Royals (25-33) Saturday in the third of a four-game series. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET at Kauffman Stadium. Below, we analyze the Tigers-Royals MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Season series:  Kansas City leads 5-3.

Playoff picture:  Both teams are eliminated.

Tigers at Royals: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Matthew Boyd vs. RHP Carlos Hernandez

Boyd: 2-7 with a 6.96 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 and 3.3 BB/9 in 54 1/3 IP over 11 GS.

  • Last start: Loss, 7-4, with 5 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 3 K and 1 BB against the Cleveland Indians on Sept. 20.
  • Career vs. Royals: 6-9 with a 6.14 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 85 K and 26 BB in 102 2/3 IP over 21 GS.
  • Career in Kauffman Stadium: 3-5 with a 7.10 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 43 K and 13 BB in 52 IP over 10 GS.

Hernandez: 0-0 with a 3.46 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 and 3.5 BB/9 in 13 IP over 4 G (2 GS).

  • Last start: No-decision with 3 2/3 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 K and 3 BB in a 4-1 win versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 21.
  • This is Hernandez’s rookie season and he’s never faced the Royals.

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Tigers at Royals: Key injuries

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Tigers

  • CF JaCoby Jones (hand) out
  • 2B Jonathan Schoop (wrist) out
  • 1B C.J. Cron (knee) out

Royals

  • OF Jorge Soler (oblique) out

Tigers at Royals: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Royals 5, Tigers 3

Money line (ML)

The Royals (-129) picked up their third consecutive win over the Tigers (+115), Friday, 3-2. There’s nothing at stake in this one aside from good juju to take into the offseason.

Detroit has the worst record in MLB against division opponents (11-27) and is just 8-19 as road underdogs. Kansas City is 5-0 with a +3.4 run margin in the rare occasions they are home favorites. Plus the Tigers are 1-4 in the last five games in Kansas City.

Hernandez is a relatively unknown commodity for the Royals (-129), but Boyd has been bad all season for the Tigers (+115). Boyd has the third-worst ERA of any starter with more than 10 starts this season. He hasn’t been terrible in his two starts this year against Kansas City (1-0 with 10 2/3 IP and four earned runs) but both of those starts were in Detroit.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Royals (-1.5 +150) lineup’s slash line and stats are exciting if you’re on Kansas City in this game. Royals hitters are slashing .331/.376/.560 with 6 HR and 28 RBI in 175 at-bats against Boyd.

However, I am going to PASS ON THE RUN LINE in Tigers-Royals. Four of the eight Tigers-Royals meetings this season have been decided by one run.

Despite being reliable as a home favorite straight up, the Royals are just 2-3 on the run line as a home favorite. Furthermore, while it hasn’t paid to bet the Tigers +1.5 (-182) on the road, they are 15-12 RL as a road dog.

Over/Under (O/U)

I lean UNDER 9 (-110) for a bunch of trendy reasons. First, the Under is 6-1 in the last seven meetings. Second, the Under is 4-0 in Royals’ last four home games versus a left-handed starter. Third, the Under is 5-0 in Boyd’s last five starts as a road underdog.

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Houston Astros at Texas Rangers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Houston Astros at Texas Rangers sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Texas Rangers (20-38) host division rival Houston Astros (29-29) Friday for the second of the final four-game series of 2020 in the Globe Life Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Astros-Rangers MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Season series: Houston leads 5-3.

Playoff picture: Houston clinched a postseason berth for the fourth consecutive year. Texas is eliminated from playoff contention.

Astros at Rangers: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Lance McCullers vs. RHP Kyle Gibson

McCullers: 3-3 with a 4.24 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 in 51 IP over 10 GS.

  • Last start: Loss, 6-1, with 6 2/3 IP, 3 H, 0 ER (4 R), 7 K and 2 BB at the Seattle Mariners on Sept. 21.
  • Career vs. Rangers: 1-4 with a 4.65 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 60 K and 12 BB in 40 2/3 IP over 8 GS.

Gibson: 2-6 with a 5.87 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 and 4.3 BB/9 in 61 1/3 IP over 11 GS.

  • Last start: Loss, 8-5, with 4 IP, 5 H, 7 ER, 4 K and 4 BB at the Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 21.
  • Career vs. Astros: 4-2 with a 2.90 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 39 K and 21 BB in 49 2/3 IP over 8 GS.

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Astros at Rangers: Key injuries

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Astros

  • RP Brad Peacock (shoulder) out
  • RP Josh James (undisclosed) out

Rangers

  • C Jose Trevino (wrist) out
  • SS Elvis Andrus (back) out
  • 3B Sherten Apostel (back) out
  • OF Shin-Soo Choo (wrist) out
  • SS Anderson Tejeda (arm) out

Astros at Rangers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Rangers 4, Astros 2

Money line (ML)

The Astros (-189) clinched a playoff berth last night even though they lost to Texas, 5-4, in extra innings thanks to the Los Angeles Dodgers beating the Los Angeles Angles to lock up second place in the AL West for Houston.

The Rangers (+170) have nothing to play for and a pretty extensive injury report. However, what that tells me is that there are a lot of Rangers playing for future employment. So there’s the one motivational angle in Astros-Rangers.

The Astros have been a terrible road team all season (9-21) and the Rangers are a .500 team at home (14-14). Plus there has to be a natural inclination for Houston to have a little senioritis with the regular season.

Let’s take a flyer on RANGERS (+170) to pull off an “upset”. New to sports betting? A $50 bet on the Rangers (+170) pays an $85 profit if Texas upsets Houston.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Kyle Gibson’s numbers against the Astros are very good considering the recent Houston teams he’s pitched against. His last start against the Astros was his first complete-game shutout in Gibson’s career.

The Astros -1.5 (-125) is tied for the third-worst cover percentage against the run line in MLB and is just 5-11 RL as a road favorite. The Rangers +1.5 (+105) is slightly more reliable on the RL as a home underdog (10-10 RL) and is 5-3 RL against Houston in 2020.

Let’s get some insurance on our money line play and BET RANGERS +1.5 (+105). New to sports betting? A $100 bet on the Rangers +1.5 (+105) returns a $105 profit if Texas wins or loses by only a run.

Over/Under (O/U)

These two sides have the second- and third-worst Over percentage in MLB and have a combined Over/Under record of 48-68 O/U this year. The Under is 9-3-1 in the last 13 Astros-Rangers games, six of Gibson’s eight career starts against Houston have gone Under and five of McCullers’s eight 2020 starts have gone Under.

TAKE UNDER 9 (-110) in this spot.

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Game 1: San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants Game 1 sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (34-22) are in the Bay Area for Game 1 of a seven-inning doubleheader with the San Francisco Giants (28-28) as part of a four-game series to end their 2020 regular seasons. It’s considered a home-away doubleheader but both games will be played at Oracle Park and Game 1’s first pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Padres-Giants MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Season series: San Diego leads 5-1.

Playoff picture: San Diego clinched a playoff berth via a second place in the NL West. San Francisco is a half-game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for the eighth and final seed in the NL playoffs.

Padres at Giants: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Dinelson Lamet vs. LHP Tyler Anderson

Lamet: 3-1 with a 2.07 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 12.3 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9 in 65 1/3 IP over 11 GS.

  • Last start: No-decision with 6 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 10 K and 2 BB in a 7-4 win at the Seattle Mariners on Sept. 20.
  • Career vs. Giants:  1-1 with a 2.70 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 23 K and 7 BB in 3 GS.

Anderson: 3-3 with a 4.53 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 6.2 K/9 and 3.5 BB/9 in 52 2/3 IP over 12 G (10 GS).

  • Last start: Win, 14-2, with 5 2/3 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 4 K and 3 BB at the Oakland Athletics on Sept. 20.
  • Career vs. Padres: 2-2 with a 2.56 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 16 K and 5 BB in 8 G (7 GS).

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Padres at Giants: Key injuries

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Padres

  • RP Kirby Yates (elbow) out

Giants

  • RP Trevor Gott (elbow) out
  • C Chadwick Tromp (shoulder) out

Padres at Giants: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 4 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Giants 4, Padres 1

Money line (ML)

The Padres’ (-150) are sending their ace out Friday—Lamet—but San Diego has nothing at stake in this game and is playing like it, losing three of its past four.

The Giants (+135) are in a dogfight to make the playoffs and their starter is much better at home than on the road this year. Anderson has a 3.04 ERA (6.00 ERA on the road) and a 1.05 WHIP at home (1.70 WHIP on the road).

San Francisco’s offense is almost as productive as San Diego’s and the Giants have played well this season in Oracle Park (16-11 at home). Lamet is in the midst of an incredible year, but I think Anderson deals and convert in a RISP situation.

It’s a square angle but how can you not bet the home team with something to play for? I “LIKE” the GIANTS (+135).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS because the price is jacked up due to the seven-inning rule. The Giants +1.5 (-167) is too expensive and have a losing run line record against NL West teams (17-19).

Over/Under (O/U)

I lean UNDER 6.5 (-110). San Diego’s hitters might be as dialed in with nothing to play for. However, Lamet is cruising this year and will want to punctuate his 2020 effort in his final start. But both San Diego and San Francisco have a 3-0-1 Over/Under record in the last four opening games of a doubleheader.

A “lean” is not necessarily a bet. Proceed at your own caution.

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Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Los Angeles Angels (26-31) and Los Angeles Dodgers (40-17) open a three-game series with a 9:40 p.m. ET contest at Dodger Stadium Friday night. Below, we analyze the Angels-Dodgers MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Angels at Dodgers: Projected starting pitchers

LHP Andrew Heaney vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw

Heaney owns a 4.02 ERA and 1.15 WHIP through 11 starts.

  • Has been sharp over his last 5 starts with a 2.70 ERA and 0.97 WHIP. Has exhibited improved control (68% first-pitch strikes, 2.4 BB/9) in 2020.
  • Has had an easier road than most with regard to his schedule — has faced the light-hitting Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers a combined six times.
  • Allowed 4 ER on nine base runners in a 5 2/3-inning start against the Dodgers on Aug. 15.

Kershaw has clocked a 2.15 ERA and 0.75 WHIP in 9 starts. The Dodgers port-sider has gone six-plus innings in six of his last seven outings. That stretch includes seven frames of one-hit ball against the Angels on Aug. 14.

  • Owns a 2.16 career ERA at Dodger Stadium.

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Angels at Dodgers: Key injuries

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Angels

  • SS Franklin Barreto (shoulder) out
  • RP Justin Anderson (elbow) out

Angels at Dodgers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 1 p.m. ET.

Money line (ML)

The Angels (+180) have multiple facets of their game that were undervalued through late August (some continue to be), and they’ve been a profitable play when no-leverage starters can be weeded out. That’s the case with Heaney going against Kershaw in Friday’s tussle between LA southpaws.

Heaney holds hard contact in check, and his recent successes are supported by peripherals. Current Dodgers bats own a weak .667 OPS against him.

The American League’s LA entry slogged its way to a .616 OPS through its first 16 games this season. The Seraphs have improved to the tune of a .704 OPS since. Over their last nine games, the Angels have scored 5.5 runs per game on an .866 mark.

There is plenty of value in Friday’s ANGELS (+180) play.

New to sports betting? A winning $50 money line wager on the Angels returns a profit of $90.

Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The high-octane Dodgers (-1.5, +105) have played in only 11 one-run games this season, going 6-5. The Angels are the likable side but at a price, and the risk is significant for a multi-run loss. AVOID the Angels +1.5 (-129) tag.

Over/Under (O/U)

Friday’s tilt has a low total — 7.5 (Over: -110/Under: -110) — and its tempting to want to find a way to an Over. The Under has a 7-1 edge in the last eight series meetings in Chavez Ravine. This one could be tagged as an Under play on a line of 8 runs, but a PASS is the suggestion.

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Houston Astros at Texas Rangers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Houston Astros at Texas Rangers sports betting odds and lines, with MLB betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Houston Astros (29-28) are playing the intrastate, division rival Texas Rangers (19-38) in the second game of a four-game series at Globe Life Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Astros-Rangers MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Season series: Houston leads 5-2.

Playoff picture:  The Astros clinch a playoff berth and second place in the AL West with a win over the Rangers. Houston’s magic number is one.

Astros at Rangers: Projected starting pitchers

RHP Jose Urquidy vs. RHP Kyle Cody

Urquidy: 1-1 with a 2.78 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 4.8 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 in 22 2/3 IP over 4 GS.

  • Last start (Sept. 20): No-decision with 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 K and 2 BB in a 3-2 Astros win versus the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • This is Urquidy’s second season in the majors, and he has started two games against the Rangers. He’s 2-0 with 14 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 16 K and 0 BB (both were home games).

Cody: 1-1 with a 1.53 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 8.7 K/9 and 5.1 BB/9 in 17 2/3 IP over 7 games (4 starts).

  • Last start (Sept. 20): Win, 7-2, with 5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 5 K and 0 BB at the Los Angeles Angels.
  • Cody is in his rookie season and has only one start against the Astros. It was a no-decision in which he pitched three innings, giving up one earned run and four hits with one strikeout and two walks.

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Astros at Rangers: Key injuries

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Astros

  • RP Brad Peacock (shoulder) out
  • OF Yordan Alvarez (knee) out
  • RP Roberto Osuna (elbow) out

Rangers

  • SS Elvis Andrus (back) out
  • OF Shin-Soo Choo (hand) out
  • OF Danny Santana (elbow) out
  • RP Jose Leclerc (shoulder) out

Astros at Rangers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Astros 6, Rangers 1

Money line (ML)

The Astros (-182) are an expensive favorite despite having an abysmal road record this season (9-20) because they can smell the postseason. The Rangers (+165) are struggling to end their 2020, losing 12-4 last night to the Astros, and they’ve lost seven of their last eight games overall.

It’s a clinch-game for Houston and Texas is probably worried about its offseason plans. It’s a square angle but the Astros’ motivation edge is too strong.

If the run line was cheaper I’d avoid the money line and chase the value, but since you have to eat chalk to bet Houston minus a run and a half, let’s just BET ASTROS (-182) on the money line.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS ON THE RUN LINE because the Astros -1.5 (-121) are a bad road team (13-16 on the run line in away game). Second, four of the seven Astros-Rangers games this season have been decided by one run. Third, Houston is 17-20 RL vs. divisional foes.

Over/Under (O/U)

Let’s source a few trends to explain why we lean UNDER 9 (-110):

  • The Under is 9-3 in the last 12 Astros-Rangers meetings.
  • The Under is 4-0 in Urquidy’s last four starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
  • The Under is 6-1 in the Rangers’ last seven games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.

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