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2023 MLB odds: Which division is favorite to have the World Series winner?

AL East? NL East? The Dodgers, Yankees, and Braves will certainly play a factor.

The MLB is not an easy game—on the field or in the betting world.

It’s a 162-plus-game marathon with plenty of unknowns lurking in the depths of the baseball diamond each month, tormenting the comfort levels of many fan bases during the long haul of games that stretch into September and October.

With that in mind, there’s little argument as to why picking the World Series winner can be so challenging. It’s a landscape full of peaks and valleys—slumps and triumphs, in the baseball sense—and more so now when the rush of April hasn’t gained full steam.

When there’s still hope for more than a handful of teams.

However, a “futures” wager always introduces the possibility of striking while the proverbial iron is hot. At the same time, while the payouts are at a max.

So, instead of focusing on all 30 teams, we’re taking a glimpse at the collective and calculating the risk-reward for which division is the odds-on favorite to have the 2023 World Series-winning team.

Here’s the breakdown…

How to bet Max Scherzer’s strikeout prop in long-awaited return to Mets

Scherzer will make his first start since May 18.

Max Scherzer is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the New York Mets rotation Tuesday in Cincinnati against the Reds. It’ll be his first appearance in more than a month since suffering a strained oblique on May 18.

If the plan is to ease Scherzer back into action, his return couldn’t come against a better opponent. At 27 wins, the Reds are tied with the Oakland A’s for the fewest in the majors. And their below average offense has been especially futile more recently, striking out at a rate higher than every team but the awful Angels in the last week.

This puts tremendous value on Scherzer’s strikeout prop Tuesday. The line is 7.5, and I’m hammering the over for plus money on Tipico Sportsbook.

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A minimum of eight strikeouts is a lot to expect of someone in their first start back from injury, but Scherzer is up to it. He threw 80 pitches in a rehab start last Wednesday, striking out eight in 4.2 innings. The pitch count suggests he’ll be able to work deep against the Reds. The last three starters Cincinnati has faced all tallied at least nine strikeouts, including the Mets’ Taijuan Walker on Monday.

SNY reports that Scherzer will throw for around six innings and 90 pitches, depending on how he feels. That’s more than enough opportunity.

Additionally, and most obviously, Scherzer’s return bolster’s New York’s title chances. The team won the same amount of games in the time it was without him as it did before he was injured. At 20 games over .500, they’re tied for the most wins in the NL and are now getting a three-time Cy Young winner back. And let’s not forget, they have another two-time Cy Young winner who hasn’t even pitched a game this season returning soon in Jacob deGrom.

Their World Series odds can be had at +750 on Tipico, fourth-shortest behind the Yankees, Astros and Dodgers. And we haven’t even seen the full potential of the Mets just yet, adding to the appeal in their futures odds.

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Sports Betting Futures: World Series, WNBA and MLS odds entering July

We have a new title favorite in Major League Baseball.

The Dodgers have officially been passed as the betting favorites to win the World Series as we enter July, with the red-hot Yankees now leading the pack at +380 odds. Even the Houston Astros moved up from +900 to +550 over the last month, nearing the Dodgers’ second-shortest odds at +425.

The biggest MLB movement since the beginning of June, however, is in the AL MVP race where Aaron Judge went from plus money and second-shortest odds to the unquestioned favorite to win the award at -110. He passed last year’s winner, Shohei Ohtani, who remains top-two, albeit a distant second at +300.

In the W, the Las Vegas Aces are the favorites to claim that league’s title at +125, with star forward A’ja Wilson far and away the favorite to win MVP. And LAFC holds the edge in Major League Soccer.

Below is a full picture of title and award odds from each league, via Tipico Sportsbook.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants odds, tips and betting trends

A pair of clubs in the NL West – the Los Angeles Dodgers (14-7) and the San Francisco Giants (14-8) – clash on Tuesday at 10:10 PM ET, at Dodger Stadium. The Giants are an away underdog (+155) at the Dodgers (-180). The Dodgers will give the ball to …

A pair of clubs in the NL West — the Los Angeles Dodgers (14-7) and the San Francisco Giants (14-8) — clash on Tuesday at 10:10 PM ET, at Dodger Stadium.

The Giants are an away underdog (+155) at the Dodgers (-180). The Dodgers will give the ball to Julio Urias (1-1) against the Giants and Carlos Rodon (3-0).

The Dodgers were vicotrious 6-3 over the Tigers Tuesday in their most recent game. Freddie Freeman went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI to lead them offensively while Walker Buehler was picked up the victory after throwing five innings without giving up an earned run on six hits, while striking out five.

The Giants lost to the Nationals Tuesday, with Alex Cobb registering the loss while throwing 2/3 of an inning, giving up one earned run on four hits. Mike Ford went 1-for-4 with two RBI to lead the Giants’ offense.

Here’s everything you need to get ready for Tuesday’s Dodgers vs. Giants matchup.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 11:06 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Dodgers (-180, bet $180 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Giants (+155, bet $100 to win $155)
  • Over/under: 6.5

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Dodgers Stats and Trends

Dodgers Betting Records

  • This season, the Dodgers have won 14 out of the 23 games, or 60.9%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • Los Angeles has entered 16 games this season favored by -180 or more and is 10-6 in those contests.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Dodgers have a 64.3% chance to win.
  • Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in six of their 23 chances.
  • The Dodgers are 14-9-0 against the spread in their 23 chances this season.

Julio Urías (Dodgers Probable Starter)

  • The Dodgers’ Urias (1-1) will make his fifth start of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed one hit in six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • The 25-year-old has an ERA of 2.50, 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .156 in four games this season.
  • Urías has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • The Giants have scored 109 runs this season, which ranks second in MLB. They are batting .237 for the campaign with 24 home runs, seventh in the league.

Dodgers Batting Stats

  • The Dodgers rank 13th in Major League Baseball with 21 home runs.
  • Hitters for the Dodgers have a combined .384 slugging percentage this season, which ranks 10th in MLB.
  • Los Angeles ranks 13th in MLB with a .237 team batting average.
  • The Dodgers are among the highest scoring teams in the league, ranking seventh with 102 total runs this season.
  • Los Angeles is among the best in the league at getting on base, ranking ninth with an OBP of .321.
  • The Dodgers rank sixth in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.1 whiffs per contest.

Giants Stats and Trends

Giants Betting Records

  • The Giants have been chosen as underdogs in six games this year and have walked away with the win two times (33.3%) in those games.
  • San Francisco has played as an underdog of +155 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Giants have a 39.2% chance of walking away with the win.
  • San Francisco and their opponents have hit the over in 10 of their 23 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Giants are 12-10-0 against the spread in their 22 games that had a posted line this season.

Carlos Rodón (Giants Probable Starter)

  • Rodon (3-0) gets the starting nod for the Giants in his fifth start of the season. He’s put together a 1.17 ERA in 23 innings pitched, with 38 strikeouts.
  • In his last time out on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics, the left-hander went six innings, allowing one earned run while surrendering three hits.
  • The 29-year-old has put up an ERA of 1.17, with 14.9 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season. Opponents have only a .141 batting average against him.
  • Rodon is looking to record his third quality start of the season in this matchup.
  • Rodon will look to pitch five or more innings for his fifth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.2 innings per outing.
  • The opposing Dodgers offense has a collective .237 batting average, and is 20th in the league with 163 total hits and seventh in MLB action with 102 runs scored. They have the 10th-ranked slugging percentage (.384) and are 13th in all of MLB with 21 home runs.
  • The 29-year-old ranks fourth in ERA (1.17), eighth in WHIP (.826), and first in K/9 (14.9) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.

Giants Batting Stats

  • The Giants average 1.1 home runs per game to rank seventh in MLB play with 24 total home runs .
  • So far this year, the Giants rank 14th in the league, slugging .379.
  • San Francisco’s .237 batting average ranks 13th in the league.
  • The offense for the Giants is No. 2 in baseball scoring 5.0 runs per game (109 total runs).
  • San Francisco ranks 11th in baseball with a .315 on-base percentage.
  • The Giants’ 8.9 strikeouts per game rank 20th in baseball.

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Dodgers vs. Giants: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
  • Game Time: 10:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: Dodger Stadium
  • TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds odds, tips and betting trends

A pair of clubs in the NL Central – the Cincinnati Reds (3-19) and the Milwaukee Brewers (14-8) – meet on Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET, at American Family Field. The Reds (+175 underdog moneyline odds) are away versus the Brewers (-210). The matchup on the …

A pair of clubs in the NL Central — the Cincinnati Reds (3-19) and the Milwaukee Brewers (14-8) — meet on Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET, at American Family Field.

The Reds (+175 underdog moneyline odds) are away versus the Brewers (-210). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Milwaukee Brewers looking to Brandon Woodruff (2-1), and Vladimir Gutierrez (0-4) taking the ball for the Cincinnati Reds.

The Reds fell to the Rockies 10-1 Tuesday. Brandon Drury led the way offensively after going 2-for-1 with a double and an RBI, and Reiver Sanmartin took the loss, throwing 2/3 of an inning, giving up six earned runs on six hits.

Ahead of watching this Brewers vs. Reds matchup, here’s everything you need to know about Tuesday’s action on the diamond.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 11:05 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Brewers (-210, bet $210 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Reds (+175, bet $100 to win $175)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Brewers Stats and Trends

Brewers Betting Records

  • The Brewers have won 12, or 63.2%, of the 19 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Milwaukee has entered three games this season favored by -210 or more and is 2-1 in those contests.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 67.7% chance of a victory for the Brewers.
  • Games involving Milwaukee have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in seven of 22 chances this season.
  • The Brewers are 10-12-0 against the spread this season.

Brandon Woodruff (Brewers Probable Starter)

  • The Brewers’ Woodruff (2-1) will make his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up four earned runs in four innings pitched on Tuesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • The 29-year-old has pitched to a 5.30 ERA this season with 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.9 walks per nine across four games.
  • The Reds have scored 67 runs this season, which ranks 27th in MLB. They are batting .201 for the campaign with 15 home runs, 24th in the league.

Brewers Batting Stats

  • The Brewers have hit 24 homers this season, which ranks seventh in the league.
  • The offense for the Brewers has a slugging percentage of .379 this season, 14th in MLB.
  • Milwaukee’s .223 batting average ranks 22nd in the league this season.
  • The Brewers rank 16th in the league with 91 total runs scored this season.
  • Milwaukee has an on-base percentage of .293 this season, which ranks 22nd in the league.
  • The Brewers rank 25th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.1 whiffs per contest.

Reds Stats and Trends

Reds Betting Records

  • The Reds have come away with three wins in the 19 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • Cincinnati has yet to win this season when listed as an underdog of +175 or worse on the moneyline this season.
  • The Reds have an implied victory probability of 36.4% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
  • Contests with Cincinnati have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 12 of 22 chances this season.
  • In 22 games with a line this season, the Reds have a mark of 6-16-0 against the spread.

Vladimir Gutierrez (Reds Probable Starter)

  • Gutierrez gets the start for the Reds, his fifth of the season. He is 0-4 with a 7.41 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 17 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Wednesday, the righty threw four innings against the San Diego Padres, giving up six earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • In four games this season, the 26-year-old has an ERA of 7.41, with 5.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .290 against him.
  • The opposing Brewers offense has a collective .223 batting average, and is 22nd in the league with 158 total hits and 16th in MLB play with 91 runs scored. They have the 14th-ranked slugging percentage (.379) and are seventh in all of MLB with 24 home runs.

Reds Batting Stats

  • The Reds average 0.7 home runs per game to rank 24th in baseball with 15 total home runs .
  • So far this year, the Reds’ .311 slugging percentage is the lowest average in the league.
  • Cincinnati ranks 29th in MLB with a .201 batting average.
  • The offense for the Reds is No. 27 in MLB action scoring 3.0 runs per game (67 total runs).
  • Cincinnati is 29th in the league with an on-base percentage of .271.
  • The Reds strike out 8.9 times per game to rank 19th in baseball.

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Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals odds, tips and betting trends

At Coors Field on Tuesday, the Colorado Rockies (13-9) begin a three-game series versus the Washington Nationals (8-16), at 8:40 PM ET. The favored Rockies (-155 on the moneyline to win) take the field at home against the Nationals (+135). The …

At Coors Field on Tuesday, the Colorado Rockies (13-9) begin a three-game series versus the Washington Nationals (8-16), at 8:40 PM ET.

The favored Rockies (-155 on the moneyline to win) take the field at home against the Nationals (+135). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Colorado Rockies looking to German Marquez (0-1), and Erick Fedde (1-2) taking the ball for the Washington Nationals.

The Rockies won their most recent contest versus the Reds by a 10-1 score Tuesday, with Kyle Freeland picking up the win pitching going seven innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out four. Randal Grichuk went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively.

The Nationals defeated the Giants 11-5 Tuesday. Yadiel Hernandez led the way offensively after going 3-for-5 with two doubles, a home run and five RBI, and Josiah Gray got the win, throwing six innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out three.

Ahead of the Rockies vs. Nationals matchup, here’s what you need to prepare for Tuesday’s baseball action.

Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Rockies (-155, bet $155 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Nationals (+135, bet $100 to win $135)
  • Over/under: 10.5

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Rockies Stats and Trends

Rockies Betting Records

  • This season, the Rockies have won five out of the seven games in which they’ve been favored.
  • Colorado has played as a favorite of -155 or more once this season and won that game.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 60.8% chance of a victory for the Rockies.
  • Games involving Colorado have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 11 of 22 chances this season.
  • In 22 games with a spread this season, the Rockies are 11-11-0 ATS.

Germán Márquez (Rockies Probable Starter)

  • The Rockies’ Marquez (0-1) will make his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in 3 2/3 innings pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched to a 5.57 ERA this season with 6.0 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.7 walks per nine across four games.
  • The Nationals have scored 95 runs this season, which ranks 12th in MLB. They are batting .238 for the campaign with 12 home runs, 26th in the league.

Rockies Batting Stats

  • The Rockies’ 24 home runs rank seventh in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Rockies lead the majors with a combined .431 team slugging percentage.
  • No team has a better batting average than the .266 AVG Colorado has posted this season.
  • The Rockies are among the highest scoring teams in the league, ranking fifth with 104 total runs this season.
  • Colorado has an OBP of .339 this season, which ranks second in MLB.
  • The Rockies have shown patience at the plate this season with the seventh-best rate of strikeouts per game (7.8) among MLB offenses.

Nationals Stats and Trends

Nationals Betting Records

  • The Nationals have come away with six wins in the 19 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Washington has been victorious four times in nine chances when named as an underdog of at least +135 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 42.6% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 10 of their 24 opportunities.
  • The Nationals have an against the spread mark of 9-15-0 in 24 games with a line this season.

Erick Fedde (Nationals Probable Starter)

  • Fedde (1-2 with a 6.00 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 18 innings pitched) makes the start for the Nationals, his fifth of the season.
  • The righty’s last appearance came on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, when he tossed 4 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • The 29-year-old has an ERA of 6.00, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season. Opponents have a .282 batting average against him.
  • Fedde heads into the matchup with two outings of five or more innings pitched this campaign.
  • The opposing Rockies offense has the best slugging percentage (.431) and ranks seventh in home runs hit (24) in all of MLB. They have a collective .266 batting average, and are first in the league with 196 total hits and fifth in MLB play scoring 104 runs.

Nationals Batting Stats

  • The Nationals have hit 12 home runs this season, the fifth-lowest total in MLB action.
  • This season, the Nationals’ .333 slugging percentage ranks 25th in baseball.
  • Washington has the 11th-ranked batting average in the league (.238).
  • The Nationals score the 12th-most runs in baseball (95 total, 4.0 per game).
  • Washington’s .306 on-base percentage is 16th in the league.
  • Nationals hitters strike out 7.6 times per game, the ninth-fewest strikeouts in baseball.

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Rockies vs. Nationals: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
  • Game Time: 8:40 PM ET
  • Stadium: Coors Field
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Rocky Mountain
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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San Diego Padres vs. Cleveland Guardians odds, tips and betting trends

A series opener between the San Diego Padres (15-8) and Cleveland Guardians (10-12) is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:10 PM ET, at Progressive Field. The Padres are favored (-150 on the moneyline) when they visit the Guardians (+130). The Padres will …

A series opener between the San Diego Padres (15-8) and Cleveland Guardians (10-12) is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:10 PM ET, at Progressive Field.

The Padres are favored (-150 on the moneyline) when they visit the Guardians (+130). The Padres will give the ball to Mike Clevinger versus the Guardians and Zach Plesac (1-2).

The Padres won 5-2 over the Pirates Tuesday in their most recent game. Joe Musgrove was named the winning pitcher after throwing seven innings, giving up one earned run on seven hits while striking out eight, while Austin Nola went 2-for-4 to lead them offensively.

The Guardians took down the Athletics 7-3 Tuesday. Jose Ramirez went 1-for-4, and Triston McKenzie got the win, throwing 6 1/3 innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striking out seven.

Prepare for the Padres vs. Guardians with what you need to know about Tuesday’s baseball action.

San Diego Padres vs. Cleveland Guardians Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 11:04 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Padres (-150, bet $150 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Guardians (+130, bet $100 to win $130)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Padres Stats and Trends

Padres Betting Records

  • This season, the Padres have won 13 out of the 17 games, or 76.5%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • San Diego has a record of 9-1 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -150 on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Padres, based on the moneyline, is 60%.
  • San Diego’s games have gone over the total in 10 of their 23 chances.
  • The Padres are 15-8-0 ATS in their 23 games with a spread this season.

Mike Clevinger (Padres Probable Starter)

  • The Padres will send out Clevinger for his first start of the season.
  • The right-hander is making his first start of the year. The 31-year-old did not make an appearance on the mound last season.
  • The Guardians rank fourth in MLB with a .251 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks fifth in the league (.405) and 20 home runs.

Padres Batting Stats

  • The Padres have hit 21 homers this season, which ranks 13th in the league.
  • Fueled by 60 extra-base hits, the Padres rank 17th in MLB with a .376 slugging percentage this season.
  • San Diego ranks 16th in MLB with a .234 team batting average.
  • The Padres have scored 109 runs this season, which ranks second in MLB.
  • San Diego has an on-base percentage of .326 this season, which ranks sixth in the league.
  • The Padres rank 18th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.3 whiffs per contest.

Guardians Stats and Trends

Guardians Betting Records

  • The Guardians have been chosen as underdogs in 15 games this year and have walked away with the win five times (33.3%) in those games.
  • Cleveland has a win-loss record of 1-6 when favored by +130 or worse by oddsmakers this year.
  • The Guardians have an implied victory probability of 43.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Cleveland and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 12 of their 23 opportunities.
  • The Guardians have posted a record of 11-12-0 against the spread this season.

Zach Plesac (Guardians Probable Starter)

  • Plesac (1-2 with a 3.80 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Guardians, his fifth of the season.
  • In his most recent time out on Thursday, the righty tossed 3 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels, allowing six earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
  • The 27-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.80, with 5.1 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season. Opposing hitters have a .282 batting average against him.
  • Plesac is trying to secure his second quality start of the season in this game.
  • Plesac will try to pick up his fourth game of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages 5.1 innings per appearance.
  • He will match up with a Padres offense that ranks 10th in the league with 176 total hits (on a .234 batting average). The team also slugs a collective .376 (17th in the league) with 21 total home runs (13th in MLB play).

Guardians Batting Stats

  • The Guardians average 0.9 home runs per game to rank 15th in MLB action with 20 total home runs .
  • So far this year, the Guardians rank fifth in baseball, slugging .405.
  • Cleveland is fourth in the league with a .251 batting average.
  • The Guardians score the ninth-most runs in baseball (101 total, 4.6 per game).
  • Cleveland’s .314 on-base percentage ranks 13th in baseball.
  • The Guardians strike out 8.3 times per game, the ninth-fewest mark in baseball.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

At Comerica Park on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-12) begin a two-game series against the Detroit Tigers (7-14), at 7:10 PM ET. The Tigers are favored at home (-160) against the Pirates (+140). The Tigers will start Michael Pineda (1-1) versus …

At Comerica Park on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-12) begin a two-game series against the Detroit Tigers (7-14), at 7:10 PM ET.

The Tigers are favored at home (-160) against the Pirates (+140). The Tigers will start Michael Pineda (1-1) versus the Pirates and Bryse Wilson.

The Tigers lost 6-3 against the Dodgers Tuesday, with Eduardo Rodriguez getting credited with the loss. He threw 5 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on eight hits while striking out five. Jeimer Candelario went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Tigers offensively.

The Pirates fell to the Padres 5-2 Tuesday. Bryan Reynolds led the way offensively after going 1-for-4 with a home run in the defeat, while Mitch Keller took the loss on the mound, pitching six innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out five.

Ahead of this Tigers vs. Pirates showdown, here’s what you need to get ready for Tuesday’s MLB action.

Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 11:05 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Tigers (-160, bet $160 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+140, bet $100 to win $140)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Tigers Stats and Trends

Tigers Betting Records

  • The Tigers have entered the game as favorites three times this season and won once.
  • Detroit has not entered a game this season as a bigger favorite on the moneyline than the -160 odds on them winning this game.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 61.5% chance of a victory for the Tigers.
  • Games involving Detroit have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in eight of 21 chances this season.
  • The Tigers are 8-13-0 ATS in their 21 games with a spread this season.

Michael Pineda (Tigers Probable Starter)

  • The Tigers’ Pineda will make his third start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw five innings, giving up four earned runs while allowing seven hits against the Minnesota Twins.
  • He has an ERA of 3.60, a strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.000 in two games this season.
  • Pineda has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • The Pirates rank 23rd in MLB with 79 runs scored this season. They have a .240 batting average this campaign with 12 home runs (26th in the league).

Tigers Batting Stats

  • The Tigers have hit just 10 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the league.
  • Hitters for the Tigers combine to rank 27th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .322 this season.
  • Detroit’s .232 batting average ranks 17th in the league this season.
  • The Tigers have scored 67 runs (just 3.2 per game) this season, which ranks 27th in MLB.
  • Detroit has the 15th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.309).
  • The Tigers rank 15th with an average of 9.0 strikeouts per game.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have been victorious in seven, or 38.9%, of the 18 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This year, Pittsburgh has won two of 10 games when listed as at least +140 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 41.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Pittsburgh and their opponents have hit the over in eight of their 21 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Pirates have posted a record of 11-10-0 against the spread this season.

Bryse Wilson (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Wilson makes the start for the Pirates, his fourth of the season. He is 0-0 with a 6.35 ERA and six strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent time out came on Thursday, April 21 against the Chicago Cubs, when the righty went three innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • The 24-year-old has a 6.35 ERA and 4.8 strikeouts per nine innings over three games this season, while giving up a batting average of .286 to opposing batters.
  • The opposing Tigers offense has a collective .232 batting average, and is 21st in the league with 159 total hits and 27th in MLB play with 67 runs scored. They have the 27th-ranked slugging percentage (.322) and are 29th in all of MLB with 10 home runs.

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates have hit 12 home runs this season, the fifth-lowest total in MLB action.
  • So far this year, the Pirates rank 23rd in the league, slugging .341.
  • Pittsburgh ranks ninth in MLB with a .240 batting average.
  • The offense for the Pirates is the No. 23 offense in MLB play scoring 3.8 runs per game (79 total runs).
  • Pittsburgh is 21st in baseball with a .301 on-base percentage.
  • The Pirates’ 9.0 strikeouts per game rank 14th in the league.

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Tigers vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: Comerica Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves odds, tips and betting trends

At Citi Field on Monday, the Atlanta Braves (10-13) take on the New York Mets (16-6), fellow members of the NL East, at 7:10 PM ET. The Mets are the road favorite (-125) versus the Braves (+105). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with …

At Citi Field on Monday, the Atlanta Braves (10-13) take on the New York Mets (16-6), fellow members of the NL East, at 7:10 PM ET.

The Mets are the road favorite (-125) versus the Braves (+105). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the New York Mets looking to Chris Bassitt (3-1), and Max Fried (2-2) taking the ball for the Atlanta Braves.

The Mets won their most recent game against the Phillies yesterday by a 10-6 score. Dominic Smith went 4-for-4 with a double and three RBI to lead them offensively. Max Scherzer picked up the win on the strength of six innings, giving up four earned runs on five hits while striking out nine.

The Braves were defeated by the Rangers 7-3 yesterday. Dansby Swanson went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the defeat, while Kyle Muller took the loss on the mound, pitching 2 2/3 innings, giving up seven earned runs on four hits while striking out three.

To prepare for the Mets vs. Braves matchup, here is what you need to get ready for Monday’s baseball action.

New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Mets (-125, bet $125 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Braves (+105, bet $100 to win $105)
  • Over/under: 7

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Mets Stats and Trends

Mets Betting Records

  • The Mets have entered the game as favorites 20 times this season and won 16, or 80%, of those games.
  • New York has entered 16 games this season favored by -125 or more and is 12-4 in those contests.
  • The Mets have a 55.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • So far this season, New York and its opponents have hit the over in eight of their 23 games with a total.
  • The Mets are 15-7-0 against the spread this season.

Chris Bassitt (Mets Probable Starter)

  • The Mets will hand the ball to Bassitt (3-1) for his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander did not allow a run in 6 2/3 innings pitched on Tuesday in his last outing, a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • The 33-year-old has pitched to a 2.25 ERA this season with 9.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.6 walks per nine across four games.
  • Bassitt will look to finish five or more innings for the fifth start in a row.
  • The Braves are batting .227 this season, 21st in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .402 (seventh in the league) with 28 home runs.
  • The 33-year-old’s 2.25 ERA ranks 18th, .917 WHIP ranks 15th, and 9.7 K/9 ranks 15th among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.

Mets Batting Stats

  • The Mets have hit 18 homers this season, which ranks 19th in the league.
  • Hitters for the Mets have a combined .385 slugging percentage this season, which ranks ninth in MLB.
  • New York ranks second in MLB with a .259 team batting average.
  • The Mets have scored 103 runs this season, which ranks sixth in MLB.
  • No team gets on base better than New York, who has a league-best .343 OBP this season.
  • The Mets are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking fifth with an average of 7.7 strikeouts per game.

Braves Stats and Trends

Braves Betting Records

  • The Braves have been chosen as underdogs in seven games this year and have walked away with the win three times (42.9%) in those games.
  • Atlanta has a win-loss record of 1-3 when favored by +105 or worse by bookmakers this year.
  • The Braves have an implied victory probability of 48.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Atlanta and their opponents have hit the over in 11 of their 23 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Braves are 9-14-0 against the spread in their 23 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Max Fried (Braves Probable Starter)

  • Fried (2-2) takes the mound first for the Braves in his fifth start of the season. He has a 3.00 ERA in 24 innings pitched, with 21 strikeouts.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing four hits.
  • The 28-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.00, with 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season. Opponents are batting .233 against him.
  • Fried is looking to register his third straight quality start in this matchup.
  • Fried will try to pitch five or more innings for his fifth straight appearance. He’s averaging 6.0 frames per outing.
  • He will face off against a Mets offense that is batting .259 as a unit (second in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .385 (ninth in the league) with 18 total home runs (19th in MLB play).
  • Among pitchers who qualify in MLB action this season, the 28-year-old ranks 30th in ERA (3.00), 15th in WHIP (.917), and 35th in K/9 (7.9).

Braves Batting Stats

  • The Braves rank second in baseball with 28 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.
  • So far this year, the Braves are seventh in the league, slugging .402.
  • Atlanta’s .227 batting average ranks 21st in MLB.
  • The Braves score the 18th-most runs in baseball (89 total, 3.9 per game).
  • Atlanta’s .303 on-base percentage ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Braves strike out 9.0 times per game, the third-worst average in baseball.

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Mets vs. Braves: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Monday, May 2, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: Citi Field
  • TV Channel: SportsNet NY
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics odds, tips and betting trends

The Oakland Athletics (10-12) will host the Tampa Bay Rays (12-10), Monday at 9:40 PM ET, with both teams on losing streaks – three and two straight, respectively. As the favorite, the Rays (-167 moneyline odds) take the field at the Athletics …

The Oakland Athletics (10-12) will host the Tampa Bay Rays (12-10), Monday at 9:40 PM ET, with both teams on losing streaks — three and two straight, respectively.

As the favorite, the Rays (-167 moneyline odds) take the field at the Athletics (+143). The Tampa Bay Rays will hand the ball to Drew Rasmussen (1-1, 3.26 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Athletics will counter with Daulton Jefferies (1-3, 3.26).

The Athletics fell to the Guardians 7-3 yesterday. Christian Bethancourt led the way offensively after going 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI, and James Kaprielian was handed the loss, pitching two innings, giving up four earned runs on three hits while striking out two.

Get ready for the Rays vs. Athletics with what you need to know before Monday’s game.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Rays (-167, bet $167 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Athletics (+143, bet $100 to win $143)
  • Over/under: 7

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Rays Stats and Trends

Rays Betting Records

  • The Rays have won 11, or 57.9%, of the 19 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • This season, Tampa Bay has won five of its nine games, or 55.6%, when favored by at least -167 on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 62.5% chance of a victory for the Rays.
  • Games involving Tampa Bay have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in nine of 22 chances this season.
  • The Rays are 8-14-0 ATS in their 22 games with a spread this season.

Drew Rasmussen (Rays Probable Starter)

  • Rasmussen (1-1) will take the mound for the Rays, his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings without allowing a run on two hits in a matchup with the Seattle Mariners.
  • The 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.50, 9 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .203 in four games this season.
  • The Athletics have scored 84 runs this season, which ranks 19th in MLB. They are batting .211 for the campaign with 18 home runs, 19th in the league.

Rays Batting Stats

  • The Rays rank 16th in Major League Baseball with 19 home runs.
  • Fueled by 61 extra-base hits, the Rays rank ninth in MLB with a .384 slugging percentage this season.
  • Tampa Bay has a team batting average of .240 this season, which ranks ninth among MLB teams.
  • The Rays rank 17th in the league with 90 total runs scored this season.
  • Tampa Bay has the 11th-best on-base percentage in MLB this season (.315).
  • The Rays rank 22nd in strikeouts per game (nine) among MLB offenses.

Athletics Stats and Trends

Athletics Betting Records

  • The Athletics have come away with seven wins in the 16 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Oakland has come away with a win six times in 12 chances when named as an underdog of at least +143 or longer on the moneyline.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Athletics have a 41.2% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Oakland and their opponents have gone over in 10 of their 22 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • In 22 games with a line this season, the Athletics have a mark of 11-11-0 against the spread.

Daulton Jefferies (Athletics Probable Starter)

  • Jefferies makes the start for the Athletics, his fifth of the season. He is 1-3 with a 3.26 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 19 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Wednesday, the righty went 4 2/3 innings against the San Francisco Giants, allowing five earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • In four games this season, the 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.26, with 5.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .222 against him.
  • Jefferies has one quality start under his belt this season.
  • Jefferies heads into this game with two outings of five or more innings pitched this year.
  • He will face off against a Rays offense that ranks 13th in the league with 172 total hits (on a .240 batting average). The team also slugs a collective .384 (ninth in the league) with 19 total home runs (16th in MLB play).

Athletics Batting Stats

  • The Athletics average 0.8 home runs per game to rank 19th in baseball with 18 total home runs .
  • This season, the Athletics rank 22nd in baseball with a .342 slugging percentage.
  • Oakland’s .211 batting average ranks 28th in MLB.
  • The Athletics score the 19th-most runs in baseball (84 total, 3.8 per game).
  • Oakland ranks 27th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .277.
  • The Athletics strike out 9.4 times per game, the third-worst mark in baseball.

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Rays vs. Athletics: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Monday, May 2, 2022
  • Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
  • Stadium: Oakland Coliseum
  • TV Channel: MLB Network
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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