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Philadelphia Phillies at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia Phillies (0-1) are slated to take on the Texas Rangers (1-0) in the 2nd game of a 3-game series on Saturday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 1-0.

The Phillies fell to the Rangers 11-7 Thursday despite jumping out to a 5-0 lead. RHP Aaron Nola got off to a solid start before allowing 5 ER in 3 2/3 IP.

RHP Jacob deGrom struggled in his debut with the Rangers, permitting 5 ER in 3 2/3 IP despite recording 7 K’s. Even with deGrom sputtering his debut, Texas put up 9 runs in the 4th inning to help it defeat Philadelphia.

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Phillies at Rangers projected starters

RHP Zack Wheeler vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi

Wheeler recorded a 12-7 record in 26 starts during the 2022 season, finishing with a 2.82 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 2 BB/9, and 9.6 K/9 in 153 IP.

  • Has posted an ERA below 3.00 in each of his 3 seasons with the Phillies.
  • Tallied 6 IP or more in 17 of his 26 starts in 2022.

Eovaldi registered a 6-3 record in 20 starts during the 2022 season. He concluded with a 3.87 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9, and 8.5 K/9 in 109 1/3 IP.

  • Signed with the Rangers in the offseason after spending 4-plus years with the Boston Red Sox.
  • Doesn’t walk batters much as he has tallied 1.7 BB/9 or better in 3 straight seasons.

Phillies at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:25 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Phillies -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Rangers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+125) | Rangers +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Phillies at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 5, Rangers 3

Moneyline

After a disappointing result on Opening Day, I’ll take the PHILLIES (-135) to bounce back Saturday. Wheeler should be able to limit the bats of the Rangers, and the Phillies should be able to do some damage against Eovaldi.

Run line/Against the spread

PHILLIES -1.5 (+125) has some value as they have the better pitcher on the mound. Philadelphia hasn’t had much success against Texas in quite some time, but I expect that to turn around Saturday.

In 7 of the last 8 meetings between the Phillies and the Rangers, the game has been decided by 2-plus runs.

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Over/Under

Even with Wheeler starting on the bump, I lean toward taking OVER 7.5 (-115) in this contest. Despite OF Bryce Harper and 1B Rhys Hoskins being sidelined, the Phillies still boast a lineup that is capable of scoring runs in bunches.

On the other hand, the Rangers also deploy a lineup that can help hit the Over in this matchup.

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Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Baltimore Orioles (1-0) and Boston Red Sox (0-1) meet Saturday for the 2nd game of their 3-game season-opening series at Fenway Park. First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Baltimore leads 1-0.

The Orioles took Thursday’s lid-lifter 10-9. They have split 20 games with Boston since the beginning of last season. Baltimore has been outscored just 115-113 over those meetings.

The Red Sox played .769 ball last June but are 17 games under .500 since (35-52). The Orioles swiped 5 bases in Thursday’s game, the most stolen bases Boston had yielded in a single game since Sept. 5, 2013, when they allowed 6 to the New York Yankees.

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Orioles at Red Sox projected starters

RHP Dean Kremer vs. LHP Chris Sale

Kremer went 8-7 with a 3.23 ERA last season. He notched 1.25 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 125 1/3 IP.

  • vs. Boston in 2022: 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP across 16 IP
  • current Red Sox batters aggregate vs. Kremer: .312 AVG, .940 OPS

Sale was injured for much of 2022; he pitched in 2 games, clocking a 3.18 ERA in 5 2/3 IP. He owns a 114-75 mark and a 3.03 ERA over his 12-year career.

  • Pitching in April for the 1st time since 2019 when he allowed a .740 OPS
  • current Orioles vs. Sale: .195 AVG, .653 OPS, 17 K, 1 BB

Orioles at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:37 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Orioles +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Red Sox -167 (bet $167 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-139) | Red Sox -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Orioles at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Boston 6, Baltimore 5

Moneyline

This has been a level series the last couple of years, and both starting pitchers have some warts in Saturday’s match-up. PASS, and look to the Over for the best leverage.

Run line/Against the spread

The Orioles getting runs would be the only half-interesting play here. Even then, we should be wanting a lower price tag there.

PASS.

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Over/Under

A bit of a warm-up and an outward-blowing breeze is in the Fenway forecast. Both starters a fade-worth: neither was particularly sharp in spring training, and Kremer’s 2022 campaign stands out as one aided by a friendly 77.8% left-on-base rate and an HR/FB mark of 7.3%. The Baltimore righty owns a 9.45 ERA across 3 career turns at Fenway Park.

TAKE THE OVER 9 (-105).

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Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Rockies (2-0) and the San Diego Padres (0-2) play the 3rd contest in a 4-game series Saturday. First pitch at Petco Park is scheduled for 8:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rockies lead series 2-0

The Rockies have gotten off to an unexpected start, outscoring the Padres by an 11-3 score in the first 2 games of the season. Colorado’s Charlie Blackmon hit a homer, while collecting 2 hits and 2 RBIs in Friday’s 4-1 victory.

The Padres managed just 5 hits in Friday’s loss, and they had 7 hits in Thursday’s opener. Losing a pair of games to the lowly Rockies to start the season is not exactly what San Diego fans and bettors were thinking with this star-studded lineup.

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Rockies at Padres projected starters

RHP Jose Urena vs. RHP Michael Wacha

Urena (3-8, 5.01 ERA) made 17 starts in 2022 with 4 relief appearances. He had a 1.57 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 97 IP with the Milwaukee Brewers and Rockies.

  • Posted a 1-3 record, 4.08 ERA and .271 opponent batting average (OBA) with 32 K across 53 IP in 9 road starts and 2 relief appearances
  • Was 0-1 with a 3.60 ERA and .278 OBA while striking out 4 batters with 6 walks allowed in 10 IP in 2 starts vs. SD in 2022

Wacha (11-2, 3.32 ERA) made 23 starts in 2022 with Boston Red Sox. He had a 1.12 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 127 1/3 IP.

  • Posted a 10-1 record, 3.38 ERA and 84 K with a .233 OBA in 19 night starts in 2022 with the Red Sox
  • Wacha will be playing for his 5th MLB team in the past 5 seasons when he takes the mound

Rockies at Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rockies +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Padres -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-110) | Padres -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rockies at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 6, Rockies 3

Moneyline

The Padres (-225) will cost you over 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for not enough reward, especially when backing a team with an offense that has cobbled together just 3 total runs through the first 2 games.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The PADRES -1.5 (-110) come with a little risk, but this is a better value since you do not need to risk as much.

San Diego turns to the offseason-addition Wacha to halt the losing streak, and he suffered just 2 losses all season as a member of a mediocre Red Sox team last season. Expect San Diego to get the bounce back.

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Over/Under

The San Diego offense has to break out the lumber eventually, right? Despite the Under result Friday, the Over is still 5-2 in the past 7 meetings in this series, and 4-1 in the past 5 meetings at Petco Park.

LEAN OVER 8.5 (-105), but go lightly, with a half-unit play at most.

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Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Rockies (1-0) play the San Diego Padres (0-1) on Friday in the 2nd game of a 4-game series at Petco Park. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rockies lead 1-0

The Rockies cruised to a 7-2 win over the Padres on Thursday with RHP German Marquez registering 5 K and 2 ER in 6 IP. 1B C.J. Cron was impressive as he went 4-5 with 2 HR and 5 RBI on Opening Day.

LHP Blake Snell was tagged with the loss on Thursday as he fanned 9 batters while allowing 3 ER in 4 1/3 IP. SS Xander Bogaerts tallied 3 hits in his debut for the Padres.

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Rockies at Padres projected starters

LHP Kyle Freeland vs. RHP Nick Martinez

Freeland was 9-11 in 31 starts last season with a 4.53 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9, and 6.8 K/9 in 174 2/3 IP.

  • Has posted an ERA of 4.10 or worse in 5 of his 1st 6 MLB seasons
  • Has surrendered 1 HR per 9 IP in 5 of his 1st 6 seasons

Martinez was 4-4 in 10 starts in 2022 with a 3.47 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9, and 8 K/9 in 106 1/3 IP.

  • Was out of MLB for 4 years before joining the Padres in 2022
  • Last start for Padres was June 18 of last season

Rockies at Padres odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:33 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rockies +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Padres -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-130) | Padres -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Rockies at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 6, Rockies 5

Moneyline

PASS.

Even with the Padres being heavy favorites on Friday, taking them straight up at the current odds (-190) isn’t advised.

Run line/Against the spread

ROCKIES +1.5 (-130) is how I’d bet on the spread with both teams having mediocre pitchers on the mound. Colorado’s lineup showed signs of life on Opening Day and it can keep this game close enough to cover the spread.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (-120).

Freeland has struggled throughout the majority of his career and Martinez has been inconsistent since joining the starting rotation of the Padres. There have been 8-plus runs scored in 5 of the last 6 meetings between these teams.

The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings and 4-1 in the last 5 meetings when San Diego is the home team.

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Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago White Sox (1-0) take on the Houston Astros (0-1) Friday in the 2nd game of a 4-game season-opening series at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is at 8:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the White Sox vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: White Sox lead 1-0

The White Sox defeated the Astros 3-2 on Thursday with RHP Dylan Cease  allowing only 1 ER while fanning 10 in 6 1/3 IP. RHP Reynaldo Lopez got the save as Chicago looks to replace closer Liam Hendriks, who is undergoing cancer treatment.

The World Series champions got a solid outing from LHP Framber Valdez on Thursday with 4 K and 0 ER in 5 IP while OF Yordan Alvarez homered in the 9th inning.

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White Sox at Astros projected starters

RHP Lance Lynn vs. RHP Cristian Javier

Lynn was 8-7 in 21 starts in 2022 with a 3.99 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9, and 9.2 K/9 in 121 2/3 IP.

  • Recorded at least 6 IP in 13 of his 21 starts last year
  • His 3.99 ERA last season was his highest since 2018

Javier was 11-9 in 25 starts last season with a 2.54 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9, and 11.7 K/9 in 148 2/3 IP.

  • Tallied 6-plus K’s in his final 6 starts of 2022
  • Tied for 8th in ERA and had the 3rd-best K/9 among starting pitchers despite lacking IP to qualify for the league leaders

White Sox at Astros odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:07 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): White Sox +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Astros -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-160) | Astros -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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White Sox at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 4, White Sox 2

Moneyline

AVOID.

Unless you believe the White Sox can start the season 2-0 over the Astros, then I wouldn’t wager on the moneyline in this game. I’d be comfortable taking Houston’s moneyline at -140 odds or better.

Run line/Against the spread

ASTROS -1.5 (+130)

Houston is looking to avoid starting the season with 2 straight losses and while they certainly miss 2B Jose Altuve at the front of their lineup, they still possess a dangerous group of hitters.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-105).

Lynn is poised to bounce back in 2023 and Javier is someone I believe is capable of winning the AL Cy Young award this season. There have been under 8 runs scored in 6 of the last 7 meetings between these teams.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (0-1) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (1-0) Friday for the second game of their 3-game season-opening series. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is at 10:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0; L.A. won 14 of 19 meetings in 2022.

The Dodgers roughed up RHP Zac Gallen on route to an 8-2 win on Opening Day. The Diamondbacks righty allowed 6 R (5 ER) on 6 H and 3 BB with 7 K across 4 2/3 IP. Dodgers C Will Smith was 3 for 4 at the plate and recorded 4 RBIs and OF James Outman picked up the lone home run in the game.

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Merrill Kelly vs. RHP Dustin May

Kelly (13-8, 3.37 ERA in 2022) makes his 1st start of the season. He had a 1.14 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 200 1/3 IP last year.

  • 0-5 with 8.25 ERA in 5 starts vs. Dodgers in 2022
  • Allowed only 4 total ER in his first 5 starts last year

May (2-3, 4.50 ERA in 2022) makes his 1st start of the season. He had a 1.17 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 through 30 IP in 2022.

  • 0-1 with 11.25 ERA vs. Arizona in 2022
  • 1-2 with 7.07 ERA in 3 starts at home in 2022

Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:37 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-130) | Dodgers -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 4, Dodgers 3

Moneyline

The Dodgers were 14-5 against Arizona last season and 5-0 against Kelly.

However, the Diamondbacks took 2-of-3 games in their first season against the Dodgers last season, and Kelly was spectacular to start 2022 with a 1.27 ERA over his first 5 starts.

If there is a game for the Diamondbacks to steal in this series, it may be this one.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (+165).

Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers picked up a comfortable ATS victory Thursday, but last season Arizona was 10-9 ATS vs. Los Angeles.

Believing the Diamondbacks can steal this game outright, the moneyline is the much better wager because of the big payout, so it’s a PASS on the run line for me.

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Over/Under

Only 6 of the 19 games between these teams last season had more than 8 total runs, and only 1 of Kelly’s final 6 starts had more than 8 total runs.

BET UNDER 7.5 (-110).

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New York Mets at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Mets at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Mets (1-0) will face the Miami Marlins (0-1) in the 2nd game of a 4-game series on Friday at loanDepot Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mets lead 1-0.

The Mets defeated the Marlins 5-3 on Opening Day Thursday with RHP Max Scherzer allowing 3 ER in 6 IP while striking out 6 batters. OF Brandon Nimmo led the way offensively with 3 RBIs.

The Marlins lost with reigning NL Cy Young winner RHP Sandy Alcantara on the mound. He finished with 2 K, 4 BB, and 3 ER in 5 2/3 IP.

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Mets at Marlins projected starters

LHP David Peterson vs. LHP Jesus Luzardo

Peterson went 7-5 in 19 starts during the 2022 season. He finished with a 3.83 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9, and 10.7 K/9 in 105 2/3 IP.

  • Won the final spot in New York’s rotation with RHP Justin Verlander and LHP Jose Quintana dealing with injuries
  • Has recorded 15-plus starts for the Mets in back-to-back seasons

Lazardo recorded a 4-7 record in 18 starts in 2022, finishing with a 3.32 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9, and 10.8 K/9 in 100 1/3 IP.

  • Was 0-1 with 6.75 ERA in 2 starts vs. Mets last year, allowing 10 H, 7 ER in 9.1 IP
  • Registered at least 6 IP in 11 of his 18 starts last season

Mets at Marlins nickname odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:25 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Mets -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Marlins -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+150) | Marlins +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mets at Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 6, Marlins 3

Moneyline

Back the METS (-108) in this NL East matchup despite being on the road. Both teams will have southpaws on the mound, but New York has a lineup that is more adept to hit lefties and Miami’s bullpen isn’t a reliable unit.

The Mets have won 6 of their last 7 road meetings against the Marlins.

Run line/Against the spread

METS -1.5 (+150) has some value, despite many expecting a solid season from Luzardo. Peterson is a formidable pitcher in his own right and New York has enough firepower in its lineup to win by 2-plus runs.

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Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-105) is how I’d wager on the total as it remains to be seen how long the starting pitchers go in this game this early in the season. The Over is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings between these teams.

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Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Guardians (0-1) visit the Seattle Mariners (1-0) for the 2nd game of a season-opening 4-game series Friday. First pitch at T-Mobile Park will be at 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Seattle leads 1-0. The Mariners won 6 of 7 from the Guardians in 2022.

Cleveland collected just 4 hits in losing the openerThursday 3-0. The Guardians have now scored 2 runs or less in 6 of their last 8 games against the Mariners.

Seattle 1B Ty France hit an 8th-inning 3-run home run to vault the Mariners to the win Thursday. Seattle has prevailed in 7 straight home openers.

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Guardians at Mariners projected starters

RHP Hunter Gaddis vs. LHP Robbie Ray

Gaddis made his MLB debut last season, going 0-2 with an 18.41 ERA. In 7 1/3 IP, he clocked a 2.45 WHIP; he walked 3 and fanned 5 while allowing 7 HRs.

  • Long reliever is in the rotation as a replacement for RHP Triston McKenzie (shoulder)
  • Went 8-6 with 4.01 ERA in a combined 121 1/3 innings at Double- and Triple-A.

Ray went 12-12 with a 3.71 ERA a year ago. He logged a 1.19 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 189 IP.

  • Filed a 1.06 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, with 26K against 6 BB in spring training
  • Registered a 3.02 ERA, 1.02 WHIP in home games last season

Guardians at Mariners odds

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  • Moneyline: Guardians +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Mariners -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-150) | Mariners -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Guardians at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, Guardians 3

Moneyline

Figure Cleveland as turned to its lesser side against a lefty hurler. And that hurler is coming off an impressive Cactus League campaign and has thrived in home games in multiple parks over his career.

Both bullpens were impacted about the same by Thursday’s pitchers’ duel.

TAKE SEATTLE (-160).

Run line/Against the spread

AVOID.

These 2 clubs have played some low-scoring games in recent meetings. Getting the Mariners by with a 2-run margin becomes a tad too risky.

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Over/Under

The pitching here, including the gray area on Gaddis, makes for a lack of information. There is some slight Over tilt, but it’d take a better price to generate a swing at that pitch.

PASS.

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Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics meet Thursday for Opening Day. First pitch at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled for 10:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023. The angels won the season series 12-7 in 2022.

The Angels had some difficulty with the last-place Athletics last season, winning just 12 of the 19 meetings, although Oakland posted a 3-game sweep at home to close out the regular season. L.A. was just 6-4 in 10 trips to Oakland Coliseum.

The Halos looked to give DH/RHP Shohei Ohtani, 3B Anthony Rendon and OF Mike Trout some help in the lineup by acquiring OF Hunter Renfroe (Milwaukee Brewers) and SS Gio Urshela (Minnesota Twins) in the offseason.

The Athletics added veterans 1B/DH Jesus Aguilar (Miami Marlins/Baltimore Orioles), SS Aledmys Diaz (Houston Astros) and 3B Jace Peterson (Milwaukee Brewers) to try and bolster the lineup.

However, their rotation figures to be a disaster. LHP Kyle Muller is the Opening Day starter, and the rest of the rotation consists of RHP Shintaro Fujinami, LHP Ken Waldichuk, RHP James Kaprielian and LHP JP Sears. It’s gonna be a long season on the east side of the Bay.

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Angels at Athletics projected starters

RHP Shohei Ohtani vs. LHP Kyle Muller

Ohtani finished 2022 with a 15-9 record, 2.33 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 11.9 K/9 across 166 IP in 28.

  • Allowed 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB with 9 K across 4 2/3 IP in a loss against Houston on Opening Day last season
  • Posted an 8-5 record, 2.92 ERA and .207 opponent batting average (OBA) with 100 K across 77 IP in 14 road starts in ’22
  • Went 2-2 with a 1.09 ERA, .167 OBA and 28 K in 24 2/3 IP in 4 starts against Oakland last season

Muller was 1-1 with an 8.03 ERA and posted a 1.70 WHIP, 5.84 BB/9 and 8.76 K/9 across 12 1/3 IP in 3 starts in 2022 with the Atlanta Braves.

  • Won the Opening Day start in the spring despite going 1-3 with a 6.50 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 4 starts and 1 relief appearance in Spring Training
  • Has a career 3-5 record, 5.14 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 49 IP in 11 starts and 12 appearances in parts of 2 seasons, both with Atlanta

Angels at Athletics odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Angels -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Athletics +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels -1.5 (-120) | Athletics +1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Angels at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 5, Athletics 1

Moneyline

The Angels (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s quite expensive, especially for a road team.

Ohtani is a tremendous pitcher and the Halos offense is strong but it’s a little too risky for not enough reward.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The ANGELS -1.5 (-120) is worth a look on the run line, despite some risk. The Halos are just 2-4 in the past 6 tries against the Athletics as a favorite on the run line. Still, L.A. has a new-look offense, and it should do enough to support Ohtani in a favorable matchup.

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Over/Under

UNDER 7 (-110) is worth playing in this opener.

The Under is 8-3-1 in the past 12 meetings between these clubs in Oakland and is 20-6-2 in the past 28 meetings overall between these AL West rivals.

The Angels closed out last season hitting the Under in the final 4 games against left-handed starting pitchers, too, while the A’s cashed the Under in their final 6 games against right-handed starting pitchers.

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Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Guardians visit the Seattle Mariners as the American League foes open the 2023 season at T-Mobile Park Thursday. First pitch will be at 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023 after the Mariners won 6 of 7 from the Guardians in 2022.

Cleveland went 92-70 last season. The Guardians won the AL Central and eventually advanced to an AL Division Series where they were ousted by the New York Yankees in 5 games.

Seattle went 90-72, placing 2nd in the AL West a year ago, losing 3-0 to the Houston Astros in the ALDS. Six of the Mariners’ 90 wins came against Cleveland and Seattle outscored Cleveland 29-11 in the 7 games they played.

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Guardians at Mariners projected starters

RHP Shane Bieber vs. RHP Luis Castillo

Last season, Bieber went 13-8 with a 2.88 ERA. He logged a 1.04 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 200 IP.

  • Owns a 2.76 road ERA over his career
  • Has been a fast starter, allowing a mere .585 OPS over his career games played in March/April
  • Has held current Seattle bats to an aggregate .576 OPS

Castillo went 8-6 a year ago, splitting time with the Cincinnati Reds and Mariners. He notched a 2.99 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 150 1/3 IP.

  • 2022 BB/9 figure was his best since his age-25 season in 2018
  • Current Cleveland batters own an .838 OPS against him

Guardians at Mariners odds

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  • Moneyline: Guardians +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Mariners -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians -1.5 (+175) | Mariners +1.5 (-220)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Guardians at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, Guardians 3

Moneyline

Just a slight lean toward Seattle here since the Mariners are at home and it’s Opening Day, although the plus-money action on the Guardians is enticing. Best to just PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

That price on the Mariners is steep due to a lot of juice. Look to the total for the best leverage in this game. PASS.

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Over/Under

With some slight fade of both starters, the Over is something to consider here. Castillo has subpar numbers against Cleveland batters and has filed a couple major Opening Day clunkers in his career. Bieber’s stuff and velocity have been on the decline, though his numbers last season were buoyed by the Guardians’ excellent defense.

Mix in a couple bullpens that last year got big lifts from their batting-average-on-balls-in-play figures.

BACK THE OVER 6.5 (-110).

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