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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox odds, tips and betting trends

At Tropicana Field on Saturday, the Boston Red Sox (7-6) play the Tampa Bay Rays (7-6), with first pitch at 6:10 PM ET. The Rays (-119 moneyline odds to win) and the Red Sox (-101) will take the field in a projected tight contest. The matchup on the …

At Tropicana Field on Saturday, the Boston Red Sox (7-6) play the Tampa Bay Rays (7-6), with first pitch at 6:10 PM ET.

The Rays (-119 moneyline odds to win) and the Red Sox (-101) will take the field in a projected tight contest. The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Tampa Bay Rays looking to J.P. Feyereisen, and Garrett Whitlock (1-0) answering the bell for the Boston Red Sox.

Michael Wacha (5.0 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 3 K) was credited with a win in the Red Sox’s 4-3 victory over the Rays yesterday. Xander Bogaerts led the way offensively, going 3-for-4 with a double. Corey Kluber (5.0 IP, 4 R, 11 H, 3 K) took the loss for the Rays.

Here is everything you need to get ready for Saturday’s Rays vs. Red Sox contest.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:06 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Rays (-119, bet $119 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Red Sox (-101, bet $101 to win $100)
  • Over/under: 8

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Rays Stats and Trends

Rays Betting Records

  • This season, the Rays have won six out of the 10 games in which they’ve been favored.
  • Tampa Bay has a record of 5-4, a 55.6% win rate, when favored by -119 or more by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Rays have a 54.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • Games involving Tampa Bay have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in five of 13 chances this season.
  • The Rays are 6-7-0 against the spread in their 13 chances this season.

J.P. Feyereisen (Rays Probable Starter)

  • The Rays will send Feyereisen to the mound for his second start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw two scoreless innings without allowing a hit against the Chicago White Sox.
  • He has pitched to a .00 ERA this season with 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 0.0 walks per nine across four games.
  • The Red Sox have scored 51 runs this season, which ranks 18th in MLB. They have 101 hits, 14th in baseball, with 10 home runs (21st in the league).

Rays Batting Stats

  • The Rays rank 16th in Major League Baseball with 11 home runs.
  • Hitters for the Rays rank sixth in the majors with a combined .406 team slugging percentage.
  • Tampa Bay ranks fourth in MLB with a .251 team batting average.
  • The Rays are among the highest scoring teams in the league, ranking seventh with 61 total runs this season.
  • Tampa Bay has an OBP of .324 this season, which ranks eighth in MLB.
  • The Rays rank 15th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.7 whiffs per contest.

Red Sox Stats and Trends

Red Sox Betting Records

  • The Red Sox have been underdogs in six games this season and have come away with the win two times (33.3%) in those contests.
  • This season, Boston has come away with a win two times in five chances when named as an underdog of at least -101 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Red Sox have a 50.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Boston and their opponents have gone over in three of their 13 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Red Sox are 8-5-0 against the spread in their 13 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Garrett Whitlock (Red Sox Probable Starter)

  • Whitlock will start for the Red Sox, his first this season.
  • The 25-year-old right-hander pitched in relief in his last outing this season, one of four appearances so far.
  • Over his four games this season, opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of just .121 against him. He has a .93 ERA and averages 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Rays rank seventh in runs scored in the league (61) this season and are batting .251 while hitting 11 home runs (16th in the league).

Red Sox Batting Stats

  • The Red Sox average 0.8 home runs per game to rank 21st in MLB play with 10 total home runs .
  • So far this season, the Red Sox are 14th in the league, slugging .367.
  • Boston has the 13th-ranked batting average in the league (.234).
  • The offense for the Red Sox is the No. 18 offense in MLB action scoring 3.9 runs per game (51 total runs).
  • Boston’s .284 on-base percentage ranks 24th in baseball.
  • The Red Sox strike out 7.8 times per game to rank ninth in the league.

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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

The Chicago Cubs (6-8) will host the Pittsburgh Pirates (7-7), Saturday at 2:20 PM ET, with the Cubs on a four-game losing skid. The favored Cubs (-174 moneyline odds) host the Pirates (+149). The Chicago Cubs will hand the ball to Kyle Hendricks …

The Chicago Cubs (6-8) will host the Pittsburgh Pirates (7-7), Saturday at 2:20 PM ET, with the Cubs on a four-game losing skid.

The favored Cubs (-174 moneyline odds) host the Pirates (+149). The Chicago Cubs will hand the ball to Kyle Hendricks (0-1, 9.00 ERA) looking for win No. 1 on the season, and the Pirates will turn to Zach Thompson (0-1, 9.00).

Yesterday, the Pirates picked up a 4-2 win over the Cubs, with Chase De Jong (2.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 K) registering the win for the Pirates. Roberto Perez went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive attack. Drew Smyly (5.0 IP, 4 R, 6 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Cubs.

Get ready for the Cubs vs. Pirates with everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s game.

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Cubs (-174, bet $174 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+149, bet $100 to win $149)
  • Over/under: 9.5

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Cubs Stats and Trends

Cubs Betting Records

  • The Cubs have won one of the four games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Chicago has played as a favorite of -174 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 63.5% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
  • Games involving Chicago have gone over the total set by bookmakers in six of 14 chances this season.
  • The Cubs are 8-6-0 against the spread in their 14 chances this season.

Kyle Hendricks (Cubs Probable Starter)

  • Hendricks (0-1) will take the mound for the Cubs, his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw 4 1/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up two earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • The 32-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 6.08 ERA, 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .309.
  • The Pirates rank 17th in MLB with 53 runs scored this season. They have a .245 batting average this campaign with 11 home runs (16th in the league).
  • The right-hander has faced the Pirates one time this season, allowing them to go 7-for-17 with a double, a triple, a home run and six RBI in 3 2/3 innings.

Cubs Batting Stats

  • The Cubs rank 16th in Major League Baseball with 11 home runs.
  • Fueled by 40 extra-base hits, the Cubs rank 10th in MLB with a .395 slugging percentage this season.
  • Chicago ranks fourth in MLB with a .251 team batting average.
  • The Cubs are among the highest scoring teams in the league, ranking eighth with 60 total runs this season.
  • Chicago has an on-base percentage of .337 this season, which ranks fourth in the league.
  • The Cubs rank 16th with an average of 8.1 strikeouts per game.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have been underdogs in 11 games this season and have come away with the win five times (45.5%) in those contests.
  • This year, Pittsburgh has won two of five games when listed as at least +149 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 40.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Pittsburgh and their opponents have hit the over in four of their 14 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • In 14 games with a line this season, the Pirates have a mark of 8-6-0 against the spread.

Zach Thompson (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Thompson (0-1) makes the start for the Pirates, his third of the season.
  • In his last time out on Monday, the righty tossed four innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, allowing six earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of .324 against him this season. He has a 9.00 ERA and 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings over his two games.
  • He will face off against a Cubs team that is batting .251 as a unit (fourth in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .395 (10th in the league) with 11 total home runs (16th in MLB action).
  • Head-to-head against the Cubs this season, Thompson has thrown four innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out three.

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates average 0.8 home runs per game to rank 16th in baseball with 11 total home runs .
  • So far this year, the Pirates are 13th in the league, slugging .368.
  • Pittsburgh’s .245 batting average is 10th-best in MLB.
  • The offense for the Pirates is the No. 17 offense in MLB action scoring 3.8 runs per game (53 total runs).
  • Pittsburgh ranks 12th in the league with a .311 on-base percentage.
  • The Pirates’ 9.3 strikeouts per game rank 25th in baseball.

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Cubs vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 23, 2022
  • Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
  • Stadium: Wrigley Field
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox odds, tips and betting trends

The Chicago White Sox (6-7) will attempt to stop a five-game losing skid on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins (4-8), with first pitch at 4:05 PM ET at Target Field. The White Sox (+108 underdog moneyline odds) are away versus the Twins (-128). …

The Chicago White Sox (6-7) will attempt to stop a five-game losing skid on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins (4-8), with first pitch at 4:05 PM ET at Target Field.

The White Sox (+108 underdog moneyline odds) are away versus the Twins (-128). The scheduled starters are Dylan Bundy for the Minnesota Twins, and Vince Velasquez (0-1) for the Chicago White Sox.

These clubs meet again following the Twins’ 2-1 victory over the White Sox yesterday. Tyler Duffey (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K) registered the win for the Twins. Trevor Larnach went 2-for-2 with a double to lead the team on offense. Kendall Graveman (1.1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the White Sox.

Here is everything you need to prepare for Saturday’s Twins vs. White Sox action.

Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Twins (-128, bet $128 to win $100)
  • Underdog: White Sox (+108, bet $100 to win $108)
  • Over/under: 9

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Twins Stats and Trends

Twins Betting Records

  • The Twins have been favorites in six games this season and won two (33.3%) of those contests.
  • Minnesota is 2-2 this season when entering a game favored by -128 or more on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 56.1% chance of a victory for the Twins.
  • So far this season, Minnesota and its opponents have hit the over in two of their 12 games with a total.
  • The Twins are 3-9-0 ATS in their 12 games with a spread this season.

Dylan Bundy (Twins Probable Starter)

  • The Twins will send Bundy to the mound for his first start this season.
  • The 29-year-old righty last pitched Tuesday, Aug. 24 against the Baltimore Orioles, tossing 1 1/3 innings as the starter.
  • Last season, he posted a 6.06 ERA with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings and a record of 2-9.
  • The White Sox rank 22nd in MLB with a .210 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks 21st in the league (.341) and 11 home runs.

Twins Batting Stats

  • The Twins have hit 10 homers this season, which ranks 21st in the league.
  • Hitters for the Twins combine to rank 28th in the majors with a .305 team slugging percentage.
  • Minnesota ranks 28th in MLB with a team batting average of just .184.
  • The Twins have scored the fewest runs in the league this season with just 31 (2.6 per game).
  • Minnesota has an OBP of just .271 this season, which ranks 27th in MLB.
  • The Twins rank 14th with an average of 9.2 strikeouts per game.

White Sox Stats and Trends

White Sox Betting Records

  • The White Sox have been posted as the underdog four times this season but have yet walk away from any of those games with an upset.
  • Chicago has been listed as an underdog of +108 or more on two occasions this season and lost both games.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the White Sox have a 48.1% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Chicago’s games have gone over the total in six of their 14 opportunities.
  • In 14 games with a line this season, the White Sox have a mark of 5-9-0 against the spread.

Vince Velasquez (White Sox Probable Starter)

  • Velasquez (0-1) gets the starting nod for the White Sox, his third of the season.
  • The right-hander last appeared on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when he threw 4 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up five hits.
  • In two games this season, he has compiled a 4.15 ERA and averages 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .206 against him.
  • He will face a Twins squad that is batting .184 as a unit (28th in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .305 (28th in the league) with 10 total home runs (21st in MLB play).

White Sox Batting Stats

  • The White Sox rank 16th in baseball with 11 total home runs.
  • This season, the White Sox’s .341 slugging percentage ranks 21st in the league.
  • Chicago’s .210 batting average ranks 22nd in MLB.
  • The White Sox score the 21st-most runs in baseball (44 total, 3.4 per game).
  • Chicago ranks 29th in baseball with a .262 on-base percentage.
  • White Sox batters strike out 7.3 times per game, the fifth-lowest average in baseball.

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Twins vs. White Sox: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 23, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
  • Stadium: Target Field
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers odds, tips and betting trends

In the second game of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies (5-8) play the Milwaukee Brewers (8-6), Saturday at 4:05 PM ET. The Brewers are an underdog (+129 moneyline odds) when they take the field at the Phillies …

In the second game of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies (5-8) play the Milwaukee Brewers (8-6), Saturday at 4:05 PM ET.

The Brewers are an underdog (+129 moneyline odds) when they take the field at the Phillies (-152). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Philadelphia Phillies looking to Zack Wheeler (0-2), and Adrian Houser (0-2) getting the nod for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Nick Nelson (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K) picked up the win in the Phillies’ 4-2 victory over the Brewers yesterday. Bryce Harper led the way offensively, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Aaron Ashby (2.1 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Brewers.

To prepare for this Phillies vs. Brewers matchup, here’s what you need to prepare for Saturday’s MLB action.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Phillies (-152, bet $152 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Brewers (+129, bet $100 to win $129)
  • Over/under: 8

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Phillies Stats and Trends

Phillies Betting Records

  • This season, the Phillies have been favored 10 times and won five of those games.
  • Philadelphia has entered four games this season favored by -152 or more and is 2-2 in those contests.
  • The Phillies have a 60.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • Philadelphia’s games have gone over the total in five of their 13 chances.
  • The Phillies are 5-8-0 against the spread in their 13 chances this season.

Zack Wheeler (Phillies Probable Starter)

  • The Phillies will send Wheeler to the mound for his third start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, throwing three innings and giving up seven earned runs.
  • He has an ERA of 9.39, a 1.5 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.826 in two games this season.
  • The Brewers have scored 48 runs this season, which ranks 20th in MLB. They have 90 hits, 22nd in baseball, with 10 home runs (21st in the league).

Phillies Batting Stats

  • The Phillies’ 15 home runs rank third in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Phillies rank third in the majors with a combined .421 team slugging percentage.
  • Philadelphia’s .254 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking third in MLB.
  • The Phillies have scored 51 runs (3.9 per game) this season, which ranks 18th in MLB.
  • Philadelphia is among the best in the league at getting on base, ranking seventh with an OBP of .326.
  • The Phillies are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking sixth with an average of 7.8 strikeouts per game.

Brewers Stats and Trends

Brewers Betting Records

  • The Brewers were defeated in the one game they played as the underdog this season.
  • This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Milwaukee this season with a +129 moneyline set for this game.
  • Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Brewers have a 43.7% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Milwaukee’s games have gone over the total in four of their 14 opportunities.
  • The Brewers are 5-9-0 against the spread in their 14 games that had a posted line this season.

Adrian Houser (Brewers Probable Starter)

  • The Brewers will look to Houser (0-2) to open the game and make his third start this season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up four hits.
  • He has a 2.89 ERA and 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are hitting .229 against him over his two games this season.
  • Houser has pitched five or more innings in a game one time this year entering this matchup.
  • He will take the mound against a Phillies offense that is hitting .254 as a unit (third in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .421 (third in the league) with 15 total home runs (third in MLB play).

Brewers Batting Stats

  • The Brewers rank 21st in MLB play with 10 total home runs.
  • So far this year, the Brewers’ .338 slugging percentage is 22nd in baseball.
  • Milwaukee’s .205 batting average ranks 26th in MLB.
  • The Brewers score the 20th-most runs in baseball (48 total, 3.4 per game).
  • Milwaukee’s .289 on-base percentage is 22nd in the league.
  • The Brewers’ 8.6 strikeouts per game rank 19th in the league.

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Phillies vs. Brewers: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 23, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
  • Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
  • TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians odds, tips and betting trends

The Cleveland Guardians (7-5) and New York Yankees (8-6) will battle on Saturday at Yankee Stadium, starting at 1:05 PM ET. The Guardians are road favorites (+163) at the Yankees (-189). The Yankees will start Nestor Cortes Jr. against the Guardians …

The Cleveland Guardians (7-5) and New York Yankees (8-6) will battle on Saturday at Yankee Stadium, starting at 1:05 PM ET.

The Guardians are road favorites (+163) at the Yankees (-189). The Yankees will start Nestor Cortes Jr. against the Guardians and Cal Quantrill (1-0).

These squads play again following the Yankees’ 4-1 victory over the Guardians yesterday. Jameson Taillon (5.0 IP, 1 R, 7 H, 5 K) registered the win for the Yankees. Aaron Judge went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Eli Morgan (3.0 IP, 2 R, 1 H, 5 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Guardians.

Before watching this Yankees vs. Guardians matchup, here is everything you need to know about Saturday’s action on the diamond.

New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:03 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Yankees (-189, bet $189 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Guardians (+163, bet $100 to win $163)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Yankees Stats and Trends

Yankees Betting Records

  • The Yankees have been favorites in 13 games this season and won seven (53.8%) of those contests.
  • New York has entered three games this season favored by -189 or more and is 1-2 in those contests.
  • The Yankees have a 65.4% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • New York and its opponents have hit the over in three of their 13 games with a total this season.
  • The Yankees are 6-7-0 ATS in their 13 games with a spread this season.

Nestor Cortes Jr. (Yankees Probable Starter)

  • Nestor Cortes Jr. heads to the mound for the Yankees to make his third start of the season, seeking his first win.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he threw five innings against the Baltimore Orioles without allowing a run.
  • He has an ERA of .00, a batting average against of .176 and 16.4 strikeouts per nine innings in two games this season.
  • The Guardians rank first in MLB with a .282 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks first in the league (.454) and 12 home runs.

Yankees Batting Stats

  • The Yankees rank 10th in Major League Baseball with 13 home runs.
  • Fueled by 32 extra-base hits, the Yankees rank 19th in MLB with a .347 slugging percentage this season.
  • New York has a team batting average of .221 this season, which ranks 19th among MLB teams.
  • The Yankees have scored 43 runs (3.1 per game) this season, which ranks 23rd in MLB.
  • New York has an OBP of .302 this season, which ranks 17th in MLB.
  • The Yankees rank 22nd with an average of 8.9 strikeouts per game.

Guardians Stats and Trends

Guardians Betting Records

  • The Guardians have been underdogs in seven games this season and have come away with the win four times (57.1%) in those contests.
  • This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Cleveland this season with a +163 moneyline set for this game.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Guardians have a 38% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Cleveland and its opponents have gone over the total this season in six of their 13 opportunities.
  • The Guardians have an against the spread record of 7-6-0 in 13 games with a line this season.

Cal Quantrill (Guardians Probable Starter)

  • The Guardians are sending Quantrill (1-0) to the mound to make his third start of the season.
  • The right-hander last appeared on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants, when he threw 4 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up two hits.
  • In his two games this season, opposing hitters have a collective batting average of just .171 against him. He has a 3.72 ERA and averages 3.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Quantrill will try to record his second outing of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 4.3 innings per appearance.
  • The opposing Yankees offense has a collective .221 batting average, and is 14th in the league with 101 total hits and 23rd in MLB action with 43 runs scored. They have the 19th-ranked slugging percentage (.347) and are 10th in all of MLB with 13 home runs.

Guardians Batting Stats

  • The Guardians average 1.0 home run per game to rank 13th in MLB action with 12 total home runs .
  • This season, the Guardians have a league-leading .454 slugging percentage.
  • Cleveland leads the league with a .282 batting average.
  • The Guardians score the second-most runs in baseball (68 total, 5.7 per game).
  • Cleveland ranks second in baseball with a .343 on-base percentage.
  • The Guardians strike out 8.4 times per game, the sixth-best mark in the league.

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San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals odds, tips and betting trends

On Saturday, the Washington Nationals (6-9) are hosting the San Francisco Giants (8-5), at 1:05 PM ET. The Nationals have dropped three straight. The Giants are a favorite (-161) against the Nationals (+139). The Giants will give the ball to Alex …

On Saturday, the Washington Nationals (6-9) are hosting the San Francisco Giants (8-5), at 1:05 PM ET. The Nationals have dropped three straight.

The Giants are a favorite (-161) against the Nationals (+139). The Giants will give the ball to Alex Wood versus the Nationals and Aaron Sanchez.

Yesterday, the Giants claimed a 7-1 victory over the Nationals, with Jakob Junis (5.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 4 K) registering the win for the Giants. Brandon Crawford went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI to lead the offensive attack. Patrick Corbin (1.2 IP, 7 R, 7 H, 4 K) was credited with the loss for the Nationals.

Here’s everything you need to get ready for Saturday’s Giants vs. Nationals game.

San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:03 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Giants (-161, bet $161 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Nationals (+139, bet $100 to win $139)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Giants Stats and Trends

Giants Betting Records

  • The Giants have been favorites in nine games this season and won seven (77.8%) of those contests.
  • San Francisco has not been a bigger favorite this season than the -161 moneyline set for this game.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Giants, based on the moneyline, is 61.7%.
  • San Francisco and its opponents have gone over the total this season in four of their 14 opportunities.
  • In 13 games with a spread this season, the Giants are 6-7-0 ATS.

Alex Wood (Giants Probable Starter)

  • Wood heads to the mound for the Giants to make his second start of the season, seeking his first win.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Tuesday, April 12, when he threw 4 1/3 innings against the San Diego Padres, giving up two earned runs.
  • He has pitched in one games this season with an ERA of 4.15, a batting average against of .278 and 12.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Nationals are batting .227 this season, 16th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .320 (24th in the league) with eight home runs.

Giants Batting Stats

  • The Giants’ 13 home runs rank 10th in Major League Baseball.
  • The offense for the Giants has a slugging percentage of .352 this season, 16th in MLB.
  • San Francisco has a team batting average of .219 this season, which ranks 20th among MLB teams.
  • The Giants have scored 54 runs (4.2 per game) this season, which ranks 13th in MLB.
  • San Francisco has an OBP of .296 this season, which ranks 20th in MLB.
  • The Giants rank 20th with an average of 9.5 strikeouts per game.

Nationals Stats and Trends

Nationals Betting Records

  • The Nationals have been underdogs in 10 games this season and have come away with the win four times (40%) in those contests.
  • Washington has a mark of 2-1 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +139 or worse on the moneyline.
  • Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Nationals have a 41.8% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in five of their 15 opportunities.
  • The Nationals have an against the spread record of 5-10-0 in 15 games with a line this season.

Aaron Sanchez (Nationals Probable Starter)

  • Sanchez makes his first start of the season for the Nationals.
  • The 29-year-old right-hander makes his season debut and his first appearance in more than a year.
  • The Giants have scored 54 total runs this season, making them MLB’s 13th-ranked scoring offense on the season so far. As a team they have a .219 batting average while hitting 13 home runs (10th in the league).

Nationals Batting Stats

  • The Nationals are third-worst in MLB action with eight home runs.
  • So far this year, the Nationals rank 24th in baseball with a .320 slugging percentage.
  • Washington’s .227 batting average ranks 16th in the league.
  • Averaging 3.6 runs per game (54 total), the Nationals are the 13th-highest scoring team in MLB action.
  • Washington is 19th in the league with a .300 on-base percentage.
  • The Nationals strike out 7.7 times per game to rank 18th in the league.

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Giants vs. Nationals: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 23, 2022
  • Game Time: 1:05 PM ET
  • Stadium: Nationals Park
  • TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Colorado Rockies vs. Detroit Tigers odds, tips and betting trends

On Saturday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Detroit Tigers (5-7) hosting the Colorado Rockies (8-4) at 1:10 PM ET. As the favorite, the Rockies (-130 moneyline odds to win) visit the Tigers (+110). The Colorado Rockies will hand the …

On Saturday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Detroit Tigers (5-7) hosting the Colorado Rockies (8-4) at 1:10 PM ET.

As the favorite, the Rockies (-130 moneyline odds to win) visit the Tigers (+110). The Colorado Rockies will hand the ball to Antonio Senzatela (1-0, 3.72 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Tigers will counter with Tarik Skubal (0-1, 3.72).

The Rockies lost 9-6 against the Phillies Saturday, with Jhoulys Chacin taking the loss. He threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up three earned runs on two hits while striking out one. Dom Nunez went 2-for-2 with a double to lead the Rockies offensively.

The Tigers defeated the Yankees 3-0 Saturday. Robbie Grossman went 3-for-2 with a double and an RBI, and Michael Pineda got the win, throwing five innings without giving up an earned run on three hits, while striking out two.

Here’s everything you need to prepare for Saturday’s Rockies vs. Tigers contest.

Colorado Rockies vs. Detroit Tigers Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 11:03 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Rockies (-130, bet $130 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Tigers (+110, bet $100 to win $110)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Rockies Stats and Trends

Rockies Betting Records

  • The Rockies have been favorites in four games this season and won two (50%) of those contests.
  • Colorado has played as a favorite of -130 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 56.5% chance of a victory for the Rockies.
  • Colorado and its opponents have hit the over in four of their 12 games with a total this season.
  • The Rockies are 7-5-0 against the spread this season.

Antonio Senzatela (Rockies Probable Starter)

  • Senzatela heads to the mound for the Rockies to make his third start of the season, seeking his second win.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he threw 5 2/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs, giving up one earned run.
  • He has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 2.16, a 2 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 2.040.
  • The Tigers have scored 36 runs this season, which ranks 27th in MLB. They have 79 hits, 26th in baseball, with six home runs (29th in the league).

Rockies Batting Stats

  • The Rockies have hit 12 homers this season, which ranks 11th in the league.
  • Hitters for the Rockies have a combined .446 slugging percentage this season, which ranks second in MLB.
  • Colorado leads baseball with a .282 batting average.
  • The Rockies are among the highest scoring teams in the league, ranking third with 62 total runs this season.
  • No team gets on base better than Colorado, who has a league-best .347 OBP this season.
  • The Rockies rank seventh in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.8 whiffs per contest.

Tigers Stats and Trends

Tigers Betting Records

  • The Tigers have been victorious in five, or 41.7%, of the 12 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Detroit has a mark of 3-6 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +110 or worse on the moneyline.
  • Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Tigers have a 47.6% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Detroit and their opponents have gone over in four of their 12 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Tigers are 5-7-0 against the spread in their 12 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Tarik Skubal (Tigers Probable Starter)

  • Skubal (0-1) starts for the Tigers, his third of the season.
  • His last time out came on Saturday, April 16 against the Kansas City Royals, when the lefty threw 5 2/3 innings, surrendering no earned runs while giving up four hits.
  • He has a 3.72 ERA and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .275 against him over his two games this season.
  • Skubal has put up one start this campaign that he pitched five or more innings.
  • He will take the mound against a Rockies squad that is batting .282 as a unit (first in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .446 (second in the league) with 12 total home runs (11th in MLB action).

Tigers Batting Stats

  • The Tigers have hit the second-fewest home runs in MLB action this season (six).
  • So far this year, the Tigers have the fifth-lowest slugging percentage in baseball (.311).
  • Detroit has the 23rd-ranked batting average in the league (.210).
  • The Tigers are the fourth-lowest scoring team in MLB play averaging three runs per game (36 total).
  • Detroit ranks 16th in the league with a .304 on-base percentage.
  • The Tigers’ 8.8 strikeouts per game rank 15th in baseball.

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Rockies vs. Tigers: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 23, 2022
  • Game Time: 1:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: Comerica Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Rocky Mountain
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Updated 2020 MLB World Series winner odds

Updating each MLB team’s sports betting odds around winning the 2020 World Series.

While the start of the 2020 MLB season has been delayed, we look forward to the day baseball – and all sports, for that matter – return. Despite the delay, it doesn’t stop us from looking into the future at which teams the oddsmakers forecast as having the best shot at winning this season’s championship.

Updated 2020 MLB World Series Odds

Odds via BetMGM, last updated March 31 at 3 p.m. ET.

New York Yankees +350 (unchanged)

Los Angeles Dodgers +380 (was +400)

Houston Astros +700 (was +550)

Atlanta Braves +1,100 (unchanged)

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Minnesota Twins +1,600 (was +1,400)

Washington Nationals +1,600 (was +1,400)

St. Louis Cardinals +2,000 (was +1,400)

Tampa Rays +2,000 (was +1,800)

New York Mets +2,500 (was +2,000)

Oakland Athletics +2,500 (unchanged)

Philadelphia Phillies +2,500 (was +1,800)

Chicago Cubs +3,000 (was +2,200)

Cincinnati Reds +3,000 (unchanged)

Cleveland Indians +3,000 (was +2,200)

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Boston Red Sox +3,500 (was +2,500)

Chicago White Sox +3,500 (was +3,300)

Los Angeles Angels +3,500 (was +3,300)

Milwaukee Brewers +3,500 (was +2,200)

Arizona Diamondbacks +5,000 (was +4,000)

San Diego Padres +5,000 (was +4,000)

Texas Rangers +8,000 (was +6,600)

Toronto Blue Jays +10,000 (was +6,600)

Colorado Rockies +30,000 (was +15,000)

Baltimore Orioles +50,000 (was +100,000)

Detroit Tigers +50,000 (was +100,000)

Kansas City Royals +50,000 (was +100,000)

Miami Marlins +50,000 (was +100,000)

Pittsburgh Pirates +50,000 (was +25,000)

San Francisco Giants +50,000 (was +25,000)

Seattle Mariners +50,000 (was +25,000)

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Updated 2020 MLB World Series winner odds: New York Yankees remain the team to beat

Looking at each MLB team’s 2020 World Series odds with the MLB season less than a month away.

Welcome to March, as we count down the days to Opening Day of the 2020 MLB season.

With thoughts of this fall’s World Series in the minds of all of the MLB teams — OK, maybe some of them don’t have a chance — we focus on the latest 2020 World Series odds and which teams are most likely in the eyes of the oddsmakers to be this year’s champion.

Updated 2020 MLB World Series Odds

Odds via BetMGM, last updated March 2 at 2 p.m. ET.

New York Yankees +350

Los Angeles Dodgers +400

Houston Astros +550

Atlanta Braves +1,100

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Minnesota Twins +1,400

St. Louis Cardinals +1,400

Washington Nationals +1,400

Philadelphia Phillies +1,800

Tampa Rays +1,800

New York Mets +2,000

Chicago Cubs +2,200

Cleveland Indians +2,200

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Milwaukee Brewers +2,200

Boston Red Sox +2,500

Oakland Athletics +2,500

Cincinnati Reds +3,000

Chicago White Sox +3,300

Los Angeles Angels +3,300

Arizona Diamondbacks +4,000

San Diego Padres +4,000

Texas Rangers +6,600

Toronto Blue Jays +6,600

Colorado Rockies +15,000

Pittsburgh Pirates +25,000

San Francisco Giants +25,000

Seattle Mariners +25,000

Baltimore Orioles +100,000

Detroit Tigers +100,000

Kansas City Royals +100,000

Miami Marlins +100,000

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How many games will the Cleveland Indians win in 2020?

Previewing the Cleveland Indians’ MLB win total and World Series odds, with MLB betting odds, picks and best bets.

The Cleveland Indians saw their three-year dominance of the American League Central come to an end last season when the Minnesota Twins rose up and won the division. While the Indians parted with a few key parts in the offseason, they still have a roster capable of not only making the playoffs, but potentially winning a series in the postseason.

Today, we focus on the Indians’ 2020 regular season win totals and World Series odds. Do the Indians have what it takes? Let’s analyze:

Cleveland Indians 2019 wins

While the Indians did not win the AL Central in 2019 — nor did they qualify for the postseason — they did win 93 games (and their 49 home wins were more than the division-winning Twins).

Cleveland Indians offseason

The Indians moved two-time Cy Young winning RHP Corey Kluber to the Texas Rangers in an offseason deal. However, he is 33 years old and is coming back from a major injury, so it might not be as big of a deal as some might think. Cleveland played the majority of the summer without Kluber, and fared just fine. The Indians also added a few key offensive parts — such as OF Domingo Santana — while keeping all-everything SS Francisco Lindor. OF Delino Deshields Jr. will give them some nice speed and C Sandy Leon is an underrated depth addition — as is 2B Cesar Hernandez, who essentially will replace the departed Jason Kipnis.

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Cleveland Indians World Series odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday, Feb. 16, at 7:40 p.m. ET.

The Indians (+2200) aren’t among the favorites to win it all, but they’re nowhere near the bottom, either. In fact, Cleveland has the fifth-best odds in the AL, and they’re not far behind Minnesota (+1400).

How many games will the Indians win in 2020?

The Indians are a solid play on the OVER 85.5 (-125) wins. While the White Sox made some major roster improvements inside the division, the Indians will still earn double-digit wins against the lowly Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals, while teams like the Boston Red Sox are also down quite a bit. In fact, the Indians could get out to a rather quick start with their first six games at home against the ChiSox and Tigers, and their first four road games against the Tigers.

Their interleague schedule is a little worrisome, particularly in May when they face expected contenders such as the Cincinnati Reds at home and Los Angeles Dodgers on the road, but June is where the Indians really could make some hay with a rather favorable schedule. This team could have 45-50 wins by the All-Star break.

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