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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Minnesota Twins odds, tips and betting trends

On Saturday, the Minnesota Twins (11-9) are visiting the Tampa Bay Rays (12-8), at 4:10 PM ET. The Rays have taken three in a row. The Twins (+150 underdog on the moneyline to win) are away versus the Rays (-170). The matchup on the mound for this …

On Saturday, the Minnesota Twins (11-9) are visiting the Tampa Bay Rays (12-8), at 4:10 PM ET. The Rays have taken three in a row.

The Twins (+150 underdog on the moneyline to win) are away versus the Rays (-170). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Tampa Bay Rays looking to Shane McClanahan (1-1), and Chris Archer answering the bell for the Minnesota Twins.

Corey Kluber (6.0 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 6 K) picked up the win in the Rays’ 6-1 victory over the Twins yesterday. Josh Lowe led the way offensively, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Dylan Bundy (6.0 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 7 K) was handed the loss for the Twins.

To prepare for this Rays vs. Twins showdown, here is everything you need to prepare for Saturday’s MLB action.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Minnesota Twins Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:04 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Rays (-170, bet $170 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Twins (+150, bet $100 to win $150)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Rays Stats and Trends

Rays Betting Records

  • The Rays have won 11, or 64.7%, of the 17 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Tampa Bay is 5-3 this season when entering a game favored by -170 or more on the moneyline.
  • The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 63% chance of a victory for the Rays.
  • Tampa Bay and its opponents have gone over the total this season in seven of their 20 opportunities.
  • The Rays are 8-12-0 against the spread in their 20 chances this season.

Shane McClanahan (Rays Probable Starter)

  • McClanahan (1-1) will take the mound for the Rays, his fifth start of the season.
  • The left-hander gave up two earned runs in seven innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Boston Red Sox.
  • The 25-year-old has pitched to a 2.45 ERA this season with 12.7 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.0 walks per nine across four games.
  • He’s going for his third straight quality start.
  • McClanahan has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • The Twins have scored 76 runs this season, which ranks 21st in MLB. They have 139 hits, 23rd in baseball, with 20 home runs (ninth in the league).
  • Among qualified pitchers this season, the 25-year-old’s 2.45 ERA ranks 23rd, .955 WHIP ranks 23rd, and 12.7 K/9 ranks third.

Rays Batting Stats

  • The Rays have hit 18 homers this season, which ranks 15th in the league.
  • Hitters for the Rays combine for a team rank 11th of in the majors with a .390 team slugging percentage.
  • Tampa Bay’s .246 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking seventh in MLB.
  • The Rays have scored 86 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 12th in MLB.
  • Tampa Bay has an OBP of .322 this season, which ranks ninth in MLB.
  • The Rays are ranked 17th in strikeouts per game (8.8) among MLB offenses.

Twins Stats and Trends

Twins Betting Records

  • The Twins have won in four of the nine contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • Minnesota has played as an underdog of +150 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
  • The Twins have an implied victory probability of 40% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
  • Minnesota and their opponents have gone over in seven of their 20 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Twins have posted a record of 9-11-0 against the spread this season.

Chris Archer (Twins Probable Starter)

  • Archer makes the start for the Twins, his fourth of the season. He is 0-0 with a 3.18 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty’s most recent time out was on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox, when he went three innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • The 33-year-old has a 3.18 ERA and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season, while giving up a batting average of .209 to opposing batters.
  • The opposing Rays offense has a collective .246 batting average, and is 10th in the league with 160 total hits and 12th in MLB play with 86 runs scored. They have the 11th-ranked slugging percentage (.390) and are 15th in all of MLB with 18 home runs.

Twins Batting Stats

  • The Twins average 1.0 home run per game to rank ninth in MLB play with 20 total home runs .
  • So far this year, the Twins’ .358 slugging percentage ranks 18th in baseball.
  • Minnesota’s .219 batting average ranks 23rd in MLB.
  • The Twins score the 21st-most runs in baseball (76 total, 3.8 per game).
  • Minnesota’s .306 on-base percentage is 17th in baseball.
  • The Twins strike out 8.9 times per game, the No. 19 mark in the league.

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

At Oracle Park on Saturday, the Washington Nationals (7-15) play the San Francisco Giants (13-7), with first pitch at 4:05 PM ET. The Nationals are an underdog (+206 on the moneyline to win) when they take on the Giants (-252). The San Francisco …

At Oracle Park on Saturday, the Washington Nationals (7-15) play the San Francisco Giants (13-7), with first pitch at 4:05 PM ET.

The Nationals are an underdog (+206 on the moneyline to win) when they take on the Giants (-252). The San Francisco Giants will hand the ball to Logan Webb (2-1, 6.98 ERA) looking for win No. 3 on the season, and the Nationals will turn to Joan Adon (1-3, 6.98).

Yesterday, the Nationals picked up a 14-4 win over the Giants, with Aaron Sanchez (5.0 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 4 K) earning the win for the Nationals. Victor Robles went 4-for-5 with a double and three RBI to lead the offensive attack. Alex Wood (5.0 IP, 5 R, 8 H, 3 K) was credited with the loss for the Giants.

Ahead of watching this Giants vs. Nationals matchup, here is what you need to know about Saturday’s action on the diamond.

San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:04 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Giants (-252, bet $252 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Nationals (+206, bet $100 to win $206)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Giants Stats and Trends

Giants Betting Records

  • This season, the Giants have been favored 15 times and won 11, or 73.3%, of those games.
  • San Francisco has played as a favorite of -252 or more once this season and won that game.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 71.6% chance of a victory for the Giants.
  • So far this season, San Francisco and its opponents have hit the over in eight of their 21 games with a total.
  • The Giants have an ATS record of 11-9-0 in 20 games with a spread this season.

Logan Webb (Giants Probable Starter)

  • The Giants’ Webb (2-1) will make his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Washington Nationals.
  • The 25-year-old has an ERA of 2.96, a 3.4 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.110 in four games this season.
  • The Nationals have scored 81 runs this season, which ranks 17th in MLB. They are batting .230 for the campaign with 12 home runs, 24th in the league.
  • This season, the right-hander has pitched against the Nationals in one game, and they have gone 7-for-27 with two doubles, a home run and three RBI over 6 2/3 innings.
  • Among qualified major league pitchers this season, the 25-year-old’s 2.96 ERA ranks 30th, 1.110 WHIP ranks 34th, and 6.3 K/9 ranks 49th.

Giants Batting Stats

  • The Giants rank sixth in Major League Baseball with 23 home runs.
  • Hitters for the Giants combine for a team rank 13th of in the majors with a .385 team slugging percentage.
  • San Francisco has a team batting average of .235 this season, which ranks 14th among MLB teams.
  • The Giants are among the highest scoring teams in the league, ranking fourth with 95 total runs this season.
  • San Francisco has an OBP of .308 this season, which ranks 16th in MLB.
  • The Giants rank 21st with an average of 9.1 strikeouts per game.

Nationals Stats and Trends

Nationals Betting Records

  • The Nationals have won in five, or 29.4%, of the 17 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • Washington has yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +206.
  • The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 32.7% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
  • Washington’s games have gone over the total in eight of their 22 opportunities.
  • The Nationals have posted a record of 8-14-0 against the spread this season.

Joan Adon (Nationals Probable Starter)

  • Adon (1-3) takes the mound first for the Nationals in his fifth start of the season. He has a 6.98 ERA in 19 1/3 innings pitched, with 16 strikeouts.
  • In his last appearance on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants, the right-hander tossed four innings, giving up five earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • The 23-year-old has put together a 6.98 ERA and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings across four games this season, while allowing a batting average of .282 to opposing batters.
  • Adon is trying to record his second quality start of the year.
  • Adon has pitched five or more innings in a game one time this year entering this outing.
  • He will take the mound against a Giants squad that is hitting .235 as a unit (14th in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .385 (13th in the league) with 23 total home runs (sixth in MLB action).
  • In four innings over one appearance against the Giants this season, Adon has an 11.25 ERA and a 1.750 WHIP while his opponents are hitting .353.

Nationals Batting Stats

  • The Nationals rank 24th in MLB play with 12 total home runs.
  • So far this season, the Nationals are 25th in baseball, slugging .326.
  • Washington’s .230 batting average ranks 18th in the league.
  • Averaging 3.7 runs per game (81 total), the Nationals are the 17th-highest scoring team in MLB play.
  • Washington ranks 21st in baseball with a .299 on-base percentage.
  • The Nationals strike out 7.6 times per game to rank 13th in the league.

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Giants vs. Nationals: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 30, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
  • Stadium: Oracle Park
  • TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels odds, tips and betting trends

At Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels (six straight wins) take on the Chicago White Sox at 4:05 PM ET. The White Sox are projected as a close favorite (-114 to win on the moneyline) against the Angels (-105). The matchup on …

At Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels (six straight wins) take on the Chicago White Sox at 4:05 PM ET.

The White Sox are projected as a close favorite (-114 to win on the moneyline) against the Angels (-105). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Chicago White Sox looking to Vince Velasquez (0-2), and Jose Suarez (0-1) taking the ball for the Los Angeles Angels.

Yesterday, the Angels picked up a 5-1 win over the White Sox, with Austin Warren (2.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) earning the win for the Angels. Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-5 with a home run and an RBI to lead the offensive attack. Lucas Giolito (6.0 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 7 K) was handed the loss for the White Sox.

Here’s everything you need to get ready for Saturday’s White Sox vs. Angels game.

Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:04 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: White Sox (-114, bet $114 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Angels (-105, bet $105 to win $100)
  • Over/under: 9

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White Sox Stats and Trends

White Sox Betting Records

  • The White Sox have entered the game as favorites 15 times this season and won seven, or 46.7%, of those games.
  • Chicago has a record of 7-8 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -114 on the moneyline.
  • The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 53.3% chance of a victory for the White Sox.
  • Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in nine of their 20 games with a total this season.
  • The White Sox are 6-14-0 against the spread in their 20 chances this season.

Vince Velasquez (White Sox Probable Starter)

  • Velasquez (0-2) will take to the mound for the White Sox and make his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up five earned runs and allowed eight hits in 3 1/3 innings pitched against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
  • The 29-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 6.75, a 1.857 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.833.
  • The Angels have scored 104 runs this season, which ranks first in MLB. They have 179 hits, first in baseball, with 27 home runs (third in the league).

White Sox Batting Stats

  • The White Sox have hit 17 homers this season, which ranks 19th in the league.
  • Hitters for the White Sox combine for a team rank 24th of in the majors with a .335 team slugging percentage.
  • Chicago has a team batting average of just .207 this season, which ranks 28th among MLB teams.
  • The White Sox have scored the fourth-fewest runs in the league this season with just 60 (3.2 per game).
  • Chicago has an OBP of just .258 this season, which ranks last in MLB.
  • The White Sox rank third in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.5 whiffs per contest.

Angels Stats and Trends

Angels Betting Records

  • The Angels have come away with two wins in the four contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • Los Angeles has a mark of 2-1 in contests where bookmakers favor them by -105 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Angels have a 51.2% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Los Angeles and their opponents have gone over in nine of their 21 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Angels are 12-9-0 against the spread in their 21 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

José Suarez (Angels Probable Starter)

  • Suarez gets the start for the Angels, his fourth of the season. He is 0-1 with a 5.54 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 13 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, the left-hander went 4 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • In three games this season, the 24-year-old has an ERA of 5.54, with 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .224 against him.
  • He will take the hill against a White Sox squad that is hitting .207 as a unit (28th in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .335 (24th in the league) with 17 total home runs (19th in MLB action).

Angels Batting Stats

  • The Angels average 1.3 home runs per game to rank third in MLB play with 27 total home runs .
  • This season, the Angels are the top slugging team in baseball with a .441 slugging percentage.
  • Los Angeles ranks third in the league with a .258 batting average.
  • The Angels are the top-scoring team in MLB play averaging 5.0 runs per game (104 total).
  • Los Angeles’ .335 on-base percentage ranks third-best in the league.
  • The Angels strike out 8.8 times per game, the fifth-worst mark in the league.

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

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 30, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
  • Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks odds, tips and betting trends

The Arizona Diamondbacks (9-12) and St. Louis Cardinals (10-8) will clash on Saturday at Busch Stadium, with first pitch at 2:15 PM ET. The Diamondbacks (+144 underdog moneyline odds) are away versus the Cardinals (-168). The Cardinals will give the …

The Arizona Diamondbacks (9-12) and St. Louis Cardinals (10-8) will clash on Saturday at Busch Stadium, with first pitch at 2:15 PM ET.

The Diamondbacks (+144 underdog moneyline odds) are away versus the Cardinals (-168). The Cardinals will give the ball to Miles Mikolas (1-0) versus the Diamondbacks and Merrill Kelly (1-1).

Yesterday, the Diamondbacks picked up a 6-2 win over the Cardinals, with Madison Bumgarner (5.0 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 2 K) earning the win for the Diamondbacks. Daulton Varsho went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI to lead the offensive attack. Adam Wainwright (6.0 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Cardinals.

Prepare for the Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks with what you need to know ahead of Saturday’s game.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 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: Cardinals (-168, bet $168 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Diamondbacks (+144, bet $100 to win $144)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Cardinals Stats and Trends

Cardinals Betting Records

  • The Cardinals have been favorites in nine games this season and won six (66.7%) of those contests.
  • St. Louis has a record of 2-2 when favored by -168 or more by oddsmakers this season.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cardinals have a 62.7% chance to win.
  • So far this season, St. Louis and its opponents have hit the over in eight of their 18 games with a total.
  • The Cardinals have an ATS record of 10-8-0 in 18 games with a spread this season.

Miles Mikolas (Cardinals Probable Starter)

  • The Cardinals will send Mikolas (1-0) to the mound for his fifth start this season.
  • The right-hander’s last start was on Monday, when he tossed seven innings without allowing a run on four hits in a matchup with the New York Mets.
  • The 33-year-old has pitched in four games this season with a 1.21 ERA, 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .205.
  • Mikolas will look to finish five or more innings for the fourth start in a row.
  • The Diamondbacks rank 30th in MLB with a .183 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks 27th in the league (.311) and 18 home runs.
  • The 33-year-old’s 1.21 ERA ranks eighth, .940 WHIP ranks 18th, and 7.3 K/9 ranks 42nd among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.

Cardinals Batting Stats

  • The Cardinals have hit 14 homers this season, which ranks 23rd in the league.
  • Fueled by 39 extra-base hits, the Cardinals rank 19th in MLB with a .348 slugging percentage this season.
  • St. Louis’ .235 batting average ranks 14th in the league this season.
  • The Cardinals have scored the 23rd-most runs in the league this season with 72 (4.0 per game).
  • St. Louis has an on-base percentage of .312 this season, which ranks 12th in the league.
  • The Cardinals are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking second with an average of 7.7 strikeouts per game.

Diamondbacks Stats and Trends

Diamondbacks Betting Records

  • The Diamondbacks have been underdogs in 23 games this season and have come away with the win 11 times (47.8%) in those contests.
  • This year, Arizona has won five of 10 games when listed as at least +144 or worse on the moneyline.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Diamondbacks have a 41% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Arizona and their opponents have hit the over in six of their 23 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Diamondbacks have an against the spread mark of 14-9-0 in 23 games with a line this season.

Merrill Kelly (Diamondbacks Probable Starter)

  • The Diamondbacks are sending Kelly (1-1) to the mound for his fifth start of the season. He is 1-1 with a 1.69 ERA and 22 strikeouts through 21 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the righty threw six innings, allowing three earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
  • The 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 1.69, with 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season. Opposing batters have a .244 batting average against him.
  • Kelly is aiming for his third quality start in a row.
  • Kelly is trying for his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.1 frames per start.
  • The opposing Cardinals offense has the 19th-ranked slugging percentage (.348) and ranks 23rd in home runs hit (14) in all of MLB. They have a collective .235 batting average, and are 22nd in the league with 140 total hits and 23rd in MLB play scoring 72 runs.
  • The 33-year-old’s 1.69 ERA ranks 13th, 1.266 WHIP ranks 48th, and 9.3 K/9 ranks 17th among qualifying pitchers this season.

Diamondbacks Batting Stats

  • The Diamondbacks average 0.9 home runs per game to rank 15th in baseball with 18 total home runs .
  • So far this season, the Diamondbacks’ .311 slugging percentage is the fourth-lowest average in baseball.
  • Arizona ranks last in MLB with a .183 batting average.
  • The Diamondbacks score the 25th-most runs in baseball (66 total, 3.1 per game).
  • Arizona ranks 26th in the league with an on-base percentage of .279.
  • Diamondbacks batters strike out 9.0 times per game, the 27th-most in the league.

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros odds, tips and betting trends

The Toronto Blue Jays (13-8) will host the Houston Astros (11-9), Saturday at 3:07 PM ET, with the Astros on a four-game winning run. The Blue Jays are favored (-132 moneyline odds to win) when they host the Astros (+111). The Toronto Blue Jays will …

The Toronto Blue Jays (13-8) will host the Houston Astros (11-9), Saturday at 3:07 PM ET, with the Astros on a four-game winning run.

The Blue Jays are favored (-132 moneyline odds to win) when they host the Astros (+111). The Toronto Blue Jays will give the start to Jose Berrios (1-0, 4.60 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Astros will counter with Luis Garcia (1-0, 4.60).

The Astros defeated the Blue Jays 11-7 yesterday, with Jose Urquidy getting the win (5.0 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 6 K) and Yordan Alvarez leading the way offensively (going 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI). Trent Thornton (1.1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Blue Jays.

To prepare for the Blue Jays vs. Astros matchup, here is everything you need to get ready for Saturday’s baseball action.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros 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: Blue Jays (-132, bet $132 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Astros (+111, bet $100 to win $111)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Blue Jays Stats and Trends

Blue Jays Betting Records

  • This season, the Blue Jays have won 10 out of the 14 games, or 71.4%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • Toronto is 6-2 this season when entering a game favored by -132 or more on the moneyline.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 56.9% chance of a victory for the Blue Jays.
  • Toronto and its opponents have gone over the total this season in seven of their 20 opportunities.
  • The Blue Jays have an ATS record of 9-11-0 in 20 games with a spread this season.

José Berríos (Blue Jays Probable Starter)

  • The Blue Jays will send Berrios (1-0) to the mound for his fifth start this season.
  • The right-hander gave up two earned runs in seven innings pitched on Monday in his last outing, a matchup with the Boston Red Sox.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched in four games this season with a 4.91 ERA, 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .289.
  • He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
  • Berrios has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • The Astros are batting .213 this season, 25th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .372 (17th in the league) with 24 home runs.

Blue Jays Batting Stats

  • The Blue Jays lead Major League Baseball in home runs with 28.
  • Fueled by 61 extra-base hits, the Blue Jays rank fourth in MLB with a .415 slugging percentage this season.
  • Toronto ranks fifth in MLB with a .250 team batting average.
  • The Blue Jays rank 11th in the league with 87 total runs scored this season.
  • Toronto has the 15th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.309).
  • The Blue Jays rank 24th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.7 whiffs per contest.

Astros Stats and Trends

Astros Betting Records

  • The Astros have been underdogs in six games this season and have come away with the win three times (50%) in those contests.
  • Oddsmakers have given Houston the worst odds of winning they have seen this season with a +111 moneyline listed for this contest.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 47.4% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Houston and their opponents have gone over in seven of their 20 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Astros are 8-12-0 against the spread in their 20 games that had a posted line this season.

Luis Garcia (Astros Probable Starter)

  • Garcia gets the start for the Astros, his fourth of the season. He is 1-0 with a 4.60 ERA and 14 strikeouts through 15 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander’s last time out came on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he threw six innings, surrendering five earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • In three games this season, the 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.60, with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .196 against him.
  • Garcia will aim to pitch five or more innings for his third straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.1 frames per outing.
  • The opposing Blue Jays offense has a collective .250 batting average, and is third in the league with 177 total hits and 11th in MLB action with 87 runs scored. They have the fourth-ranked slugging percentage (.415) and are first in all of MLB with 28 home runs.
  • Head-to-head against the Blue Jays this season, Garcia has thrown six innings, giving up five earned runs on five hits while striking out six.

Astros Batting Stats

  • The Astros average 1.2 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB play with 24 total home runs .
  • So far this year, the Astros’ .372 slugging percentage is 17th in the league.
  • Houston’s .213 batting average ranks 25th in MLB.
  • The offense for the Astros is the No. 19 offense in MLB play scoring 4.0 runs per game (79 total runs).
  • Houston ranks 23rd in baseball with a .291 on-base percentage.
  • Astros hitters strike out 8.3 times per game, the 10th-lowest average in the league.

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Blue Jays vs. Astros: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 30, 2022
  • Game Time: 3:07 PM ET
  • Stadium: Rogers Centre
  • TV Channel: AT&T Sportsnet Southwest
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Atlanta Braves vs. Texas Rangers odds, tips and betting trends

At Globe Life Field on Friday, the Texas Rangers (6-13) begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves (9-11), at 8:05 PM ET. The Braves are favored (-143 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Rangers (+123). The matchup on the mound …

At Globe Life Field on Friday, the Texas Rangers (6-13) begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves (9-11), at 8:05 PM ET.

The Braves are favored (-143 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Rangers (+123). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Ian Anderson (1-1), and Garrett Richards answering the bell for the Texas Rangers.

The Braves won 5-1 over the Cubs yesterday in their last game. Kyle Wright was the winning pitcher after throwing seven innings, giving up one earned run on three hits while striking out eight, while Dansby Swanson finished 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.

The Rangers lost to the Astros yesterday, with Matt Bush getting the loss while pitching one inning, giving up two earned runs on one hit while striking out one. Corey Seager went 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI to pace the Rangers’ offense.

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Atlanta Braves vs. Texas Rangers Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Braves (-143, bet $143 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Rangers (+123, bet $100 to win $123)
  • Over/under: 9

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Braves Stats and Trends

Braves Betting Records

  • This season, the Braves have been favored 13 times and won six, or 46.2%, of those games.
  • Atlanta has entered 12 games this season favored by -143 or more and is 6-6 in those contests.
  • The Braves have a 58.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • So far this season, Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in nine of their 20 games with a total.
  • The Braves are 8-12-0 against the spread in their 20 chances this season.

Ian Anderson (Braves Probable Starter)

  • The Braves will send Anderson (1-1) to the mound for his fourth start this season.
  • The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed six hits in five innings pitched against the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
  • The 23-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 5.40 ERA, 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .216.
  • Anderson has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • The Rangers have scored 83 runs this season, which ranks ninth in MLB. They have 143 hits, 16th in baseball, with 16 home runs (17th in the league).

Braves Batting Stats

  • The Braves have hit 24 homers this season, which ranks third in the league.
  • Hitters for the Braves have a combined .408 slugging percentage this season, which ranks fourth in MLB.
  • Atlanta ranks 13th in MLB with a .234 team batting average.
  • The Braves rank 14th in the league with 79 total runs scored this season.
  • Atlanta has the 15th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.307).
  • The Braves rank just 26th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.9 whiffs per contest.

Rangers Stats and Trends

Rangers Betting Records

  • The Rangers have been victorious in five, or 33.3%, of the 15 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Texas has a win-loss record of 3-5 when favored by +123 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rangers have a 44.8% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Texas and its opponents have gone over the total this season in eight of their 19 opportunities.
  • The Rangers are 9-10-0 against the spread in their 19 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Garrett Richards (Rangers Probable Starter)

  • The Rangers will look to Richards (0-0) to open the game and make his second start of the season.
  • His last time out was in relief on Thursday when the righty threw two scoreless innings against the Houston Astros without giving up a hit.
  • Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of only .154 against him this season. He has a 2.25 ERA and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings over his six games.
  • The opposing Braves offense has the fourth-ranked slugging percentage (.408) and ranks third in home runs hit (24) in all of MLB. They have a collective .234 batting average, and are eighth in the league with 153 total hits and 14th in MLB action scoring 79 runs.

Rangers Batting Stats

  • The Rangers are 17th in MLB action with 16 home runs. They average 0.8 per game.
  • So far this season, the Rangers are 23rd in baseball, slugging .337.
  • Texas has the 21st-ranked batting average in the league (.223).
  • The Rangers score the ninth-most runs in baseball (83 total, 4.4 per game).
  • Texas is 21st in the league with a .290 on-base percentage.
  • The Rangers strike out 7.6 times per game to rank fifth in the league.

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs odds, tips and betting trends

The Chicago Cubs (8-11) will visit the Milwaukee Brewers (12-7), Friday at 8:10 PM ET, in a matchup of NL Central rivals. The Cubs are an underdog away (+124) against the Brewers (-145). The Milwaukee Brewers will give the start to Adrian Houser …

The Chicago Cubs (8-11) will visit the Milwaukee Brewers (12-7), Friday at 8:10 PM ET, in a matchup of NL Central rivals.

The Cubs are an underdog away (+124) against the Brewers (-145). The Milwaukee Brewers will give the start to Adrian Houser (1-2, 3.98 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Cubs will counter with Kyle Hendricks (1-1, 3.98).

The Brewers won 3-2 over the Pirates yesterday in their most recent game. Hoby Milner was named the winning pitcher after throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one, while Andrew McCutchen finished 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively.

The Cubs fell to the Braves 5-1 yesterday. Drew Smyly took the loss, pitching 4 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out four.

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Brewers (-145, bet $145 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Cubs (+124, bet $100 to win $124)
  • Over/under: 8

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Brewers Stats and Trends

Brewers Betting Records

  • The Brewers have won 10, or 62.5%, of the 16 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • This season, Milwaukee has won seven of its 12 games, or 58.3%, when favored by at least -145 on the moneyline.
  • The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 59.2% chance of a victory for the Brewers.
  • Milwaukee and its opponents have hit the over in five of their 19 games with a total this season.
  • The Brewers are 8-11-0 ATS in their 19 games with a spread this season.

Adrian Houser (Brewers Probable Starter)

  • Houser (1-2) will take to the mound for the Brewers and make his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up three earned runs and allowed five hits in six innings pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.
  • The 29-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 3.52, a 1.429 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.304.
  • Houser has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • The Cubs have scored 92 runs this season, which ranks third in MLB. They are batting .260 for the campaign with 15 home runs, 20th in the league.

Brewers Batting Stats

  • The Brewers have hit 15 homers this season, which ranks 20th in the league.
  • Hitters for the Brewers combine for a team rank 22nd of in the majors with a .342 team slugging percentage.
  • Milwaukee has a team batting average of .213 this season, which ranks 24th among MLB teams.
  • The Brewers rank 19th in the league with 71 total runs scored this season.
  • Milwaukee has an OBP of .284 this season, which ranks 24th in MLB.
  • The Brewers rank 19th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.9 whiffs per contest.

Cubs Stats and Trends

Cubs Betting Records

  • The Cubs have been victorious in six, or 46.2%, of the 13 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Chicago has a mark of 4-2 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +124 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 44.6% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
  • Chicago and their opponents have gone over in eight of their 19 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Cubs are 10-9-0 against the spread in their 19 games that had a posted line this season.

Kyle Hendricks (Cubs Probable Starter)

  • Hendricks (1-1 with a 3.98 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 20 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Cubs, his fifth of the season.
  • The righty’s last appearance came on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he went seven scoreless innings while allowing two hits.
  • In four games this season, the 32-year-old has a 3.98 ERA and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .244 to opposing batters.
  • Hendricks is trying to pick up his second quality start of the year.
  • Hendricks has pitched five or more innings in a game two times this year heading into this outing.
  • The opposing Brewers offense has the 22nd-ranked slugging percentage (.342) and ranks 20th in home runs hit (15) in all of MLB. They have a collective .213 batting average, and are 23rd in the league with 130 total hits and 19th in MLB action scoring 71 runs.
  • In 5 1/3 innings over one appearance against the Brewers this season, Hendricks has a 1.69 ERA and a 1.500 WHIP while his opponents are batting .250.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 32-year-old’s 3.98 ERA ranks 52nd, 1.377 WHIP ranks 53rd, and 8.4 K/9 ranks 31st.

Cubs Batting Stats

  • The Cubs rank 20th in baseball with 15 total home runs.
  • This season, the Cubs’ .403 slugging percentage is sixth-best in the league.
  • Chicago leads the league with a .260 batting average.
  • The offense for the Cubs is No. 3 in MLB action scoring 4.8 runs per game (92 total runs).
  • Chicago has a league-leading .344 on-base percentage.
  • Cubs hitters strike out 8.1 times per game, the eighth-fewest strikeouts in the league.

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Brewers vs. Cubs: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Friday, April 29, 2022
  • Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: American Family Field
  • TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks odds, tips and betting trends

The Arizona Diamondbacks (8-12) and St. Louis Cardinals (10-7) will battle on Friday at Busch Stadium, starting at 8:15 PM ET. The Cardinals are favored (-185 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Diamondbacks (+156). The matchup on the mound …

The Arizona Diamondbacks (8-12) and St. Louis Cardinals (10-7) will battle on Friday at Busch Stadium, starting at 8:15 PM ET.

The Cardinals are favored (-185 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Diamondbacks (+156). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the St. Louis Cardinals looking to Adam Wainwright (2-2), and Madison Bumgarner (0-1) taking the ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

These teams meet again after the Cardinals beat the Diamondbacks 8-3 yesterday. Dakota Hudson registered the win for the Cardinals (6.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 4 K), and Tommy Edman led the way offensively (2-for-4 with two RBI). Humberto Castellanos (2.0 IP, 5 R, 5 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss for the Diamondbacks.

Here is what you need to prepare for Friday’s Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks contest.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Cardinals (-185, bet $185 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Diamondbacks (+156, bet $100 to win $156)
  • Over/under: 7

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Cardinals Stats and Trends

Cardinals Betting Records

  • This season, the Cardinals have been favored eight times and won six of those games.
  • St. Louis has played as a favorite of -185 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cardinals have a 64.9% chance to win.
  • St. Louis and its opponents have hit the over in seven of their 17 games with a total this season.
  • The Cardinals are 10-7-0 against the spread this season.

Adam Wainwright (Cardinals Probable Starter)

  • Wainwright (2-2) will take to the mound for the Cardinals and make his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up four earned runs in five innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds.
  • The 40-year-old has an ERA of 3.86, a 3.143 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.571 in four games this season.
  • Wainwright has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • The Diamondbacks have scored 60 runs this season, which ranks 25th in MLB. They are batting .178 for the campaign with 18 home runs, 11th in the league.
  • The 40-year-old’s 3.86 ERA ranks 49th, 1.571 WHIP ranks 57th, and 9.4 K/9 ranks 16th among qualified pitchers in the majors this season.

Cardinals Batting Stats

  • The Cardinals’ 13 home runs rank 23rd in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 37 extra-base hits, the Cardinals rank 17th in MLB with a .352 slugging percentage this season.
  • St. Louis’ .239 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking 10th in MLB.
  • The Cardinals rank 20th in the league with 70 total runs scored this season.
  • St. Louis has an OBP of .316 this season, which ranks 12th in MLB.
  • The Cardinals rank second in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.8 whiffs per contest.

Diamondbacks Stats and Trends

Diamondbacks Betting Records

  • The Diamondbacks have come away with 10 wins in the 22 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Arizona has come away with a win four times in seven chances when named as an underdog of at least +156 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The Diamondbacks have an implied victory probability of 39.1% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
  • Arizona and their opponents have gone over in five of their 22 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Diamondbacks have posted a record of 13-9-0 against the spread this season.

Madison Bumgarner (Diamondbacks Probable Starter)

  • Bumgarner (0-1) gets the starting nod for the Diamondbacks in his fifth start of the season. He has a 1.00 ERA in 18 innings pitched, with 13 strikeouts.
  • His most recent appearance came on Sunday against the New York Mets, when the lefty went five innings, surrendering no earned runs while allowing four hits.
  • The 32-year-old has put up an ERA of 1.00, with 6.5 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season. Opponents are hitting .188 against him.
  • Bumgarner is aiming for his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 4.2 frames per start.
  • He will match up with a Cardinals offense that ranks 21st in the league with 135 total hits (on a .239 batting average). The team also slugs a collective .352 (17th in the league) with 13 total home runs (23rd in MLB action).

Diamondbacks Batting Stats

  • The Diamondbacks are 11th in MLB play with 18 home runs. They average 0.9 per game.
  • So far this year, the Diamondbacks have the third-lowest slugging percentage in the league (.308).
  • Arizona’s .178 batting average ranks last in the league.
  • Averaging 3.0 runs per game (60 total), the Diamondbacks are the 25th-highest scoring team in baseball.
  • Arizona is 28th in baseball with a .273 on-base percentage.
  • Diamondbacks hitters strike out 9.1 times per game, the most in the league.

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

A series opener between the San Francisco Giants (13-6) and Washington Nationals (6-15) is scheduled for Friday at 10:15 PM ET, at Oracle Park. The Giants are the road favorite (-213) versus the Nationals (+178). The Giants will give the ball to …

A series opener between the San Francisco Giants (13-6) and Washington Nationals (6-15) is scheduled for Friday at 10:15 PM ET, at Oracle Park.

The Giants are the road favorite (-213) versus the Nationals (+178). The Giants will give the ball to Alex Wood (2-0) against the Nationals and Aaron Sanchez (0-1).

The Giants lost 1-0 against the Athletics Friday, with Sam Long getting credited with the loss. He threw one inning, giving up one earned run on one hit while striking out one. Luis Gonzalez went 1-for-2 with a double to lead the Giants offensively.

The Nationals were defeated by the Marlins 3-2 yesterday. Cesar Hernandez led the way offensively after going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI in the defeat, while Patrick Corbin took the loss on the mound, pitching six innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits while striking out eight.

To prepare for this Giants vs. Nationals showdown, here is everything you need to prepare for Friday’s MLB action.

San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Giants (-213, bet $213 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Nationals (+178, bet $100 to win $178)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Giants Stats and Trends

Giants Betting Records

  • The Giants have been favorites in 14 games this season and won 11 (78.6%) of those contests.
  • San Francisco has played as a favorite of -213 or more once this season and won that game.
  • The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 68.1% chance of a victory for the Giants.
  • So far this season, San Francisco and its opponents have hit the over in seven of their 20 games with a total.
  • The Giants are 11-8-0 ATS in their 19 games with a spread this season.

Alex Wood (Giants Probable Starter)

  • The Giants’ Wood (2-0) will make his fourth start of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed four hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Washington Nationals.
  • The 31-year-old has an ERA of 2.51, a 4 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.186 in three games this season.
  • Wood will look to finish five or more innings for the third start in a row.
  • The Nationals have scored 67 runs this season, which ranks 22nd in MLB. They have 146 hits, 13th in baseball, with 11 home runs (25th in the league).
  • The Nationals have gone 4-for-18 with a double, a home run and two RBI in five innings this season against the left-hander.

Giants Batting Stats

  • The Giants’ 21 home runs rank fourth in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Giants combine for a team rank 13th of in the majors with a .380 team slugging percentage.
  • San Francisco ranks 16th in MLB with a .231 team batting average.
  • The Giants have scored 91 runs this season, which ranks fourth in MLB.
  • San Francisco has the 17th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.306).
  • The Giants rank 22nd with an average of nine strikeouts per game.

Nationals Stats and Trends

Nationals Betting Records

  • The Nationals have been victorious in four, or 25%, of the 16 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Washington has been listed as an underdog of +178 or more on two occasions this season and won both games.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Nationals have a 36% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in seven of their 21 opportunities.
  • The Nationals are 7-14-0 against the spread in their 21 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Aaron Sanchez (Nationals Probable Starter)

  • The Nationals will send Sanchez (0-1) to make his second start of the season.
  • The righty last pitched on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants, when he threw 4 1/3 innings, allowing four earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • In one games this season, he has put up an 8.31 ERA and averages 2.1 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .375 against him.
  • The opposing Giants offense has a collective .231 batting average, and is 13th in the league with 146 total hits and fourth in MLB play with 91 runs scored. They have the 13th-ranked slugging percentage (.380) and are fourth in all of MLB with 21 home runs.
  • Sánchez has thrown 4 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on six hits while striking out one against the Giants this season.

Nationals Batting Stats

  • The Nationals rank 25th in MLB action with 11 total home runs.
  • So far this season, the Nationals have the third-lowest slugging percentage in the league (.307).
  • Washington’s .215 batting average ranks 23rd in the league.
  • The offense for the Nationals is the No. 22 offense in MLB play scoring 3.2 runs per game (67 total runs).
  • Washington’s .286 on-base percentage is 22nd in the league.
  • The Nationals’ 7.7 strikeouts per game rank 14th in baseball.

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New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals odds, tips and betting trends

At Kauffman Stadium on Friday, the Kansas City Royals (7-10) begin a three-game series versus the New York Yankees (12-6), at 8:10 PM ET. The Royals (+170 underdog on the moneyline) play at home against the Yankees (-201). The scheduled starters are …

At Kauffman Stadium on Friday, the Kansas City Royals (7-10) begin a three-game series versus the New York Yankees (12-6), at 8:10 PM ET.

The Royals (+170 underdog on the moneyline) play at home against the Yankees (-201). The scheduled starters are Nestor Cortes Jr. for the New York Yankees, and Kris Bubic (0-1) for the Kansas City Royals.

The Yankees won their most recent game against the Orioles yesterday by a 10-5 score. Aaron Judge went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI to lead them offensively. Miguel Castro picked up the win on the strength of 1/3 of an inning without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out one.

The Royals knocked off the White Sox 5-2 yesterday. Andrew Benintendi went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBI, and Scott Barlow got the win, pitching one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two.

Here is everything you need to get ready for Friday’s Yankees vs. Royals contest.

New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Yankees (-201, bet $201 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Royals (+170, bet $100 to win $170)
  • Over/under: 8

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Yankees Stats and Trends

Yankees Betting Records

  • The Yankees have won 11, or 64.7%, of the 17 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • This season, New York has won five of its seven games when favored by at least -201 on the moneyline.
  • The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 66.8% chance of a victory for the Yankees.
  • New York’s games have gone over the total in six of their 17 chances.
  • The Yankees are 9-8-0 against the spread in their 17 chances this season.

Nestor Cortes Jr. (Yankees Probable Starter)

  • Nestor Cortes Jr. (0-0) will take the mound for the Yankees, his fourth start of the season.
  • The left-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed one hit in 6 1/3 innings pitched against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 1.15, an 8.333 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .638.
  • Cortes has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • The Royals rank 28th in MLB with 57 runs scored this season. They have a .208 batting average this campaign with 11 home runs (25th in the league).

Yankees Batting Stats

  • The Yankees’ 20 home runs rank sixth in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 48 extra-base hits, the Yankees rank 10th in MLB with a .389 slugging percentage this season.
  • New York’s .239 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking 10th in MLB.
  • The Yankees have scored the 16th-most runs in the league this season with 73 (4.1 per game).
  • New York has the 11th-best on-base percentage in MLB this season (.317).
  • The Yankees rank 11th in strikeouts per game (8.8) among MLB offenses.

Royals Stats and Trends

Royals Betting Records

  • The Royals have been victorious in five, or 41.7%, of the 12 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Kansas City has played as an underdog of +170 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 37% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Contests with Kansas City have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in six of 17 chances this season.
  • The Royals have posted a record of 9-8-0 against the spread this season.

Kris Bubic (Royals Probable Starter)

  • Bubic gets the start for the Royals, his fourth of the season. He is 0-1 with a 14.14 ERA and five strikeouts in seven innings pitched.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, when he tossed 2 2/3 innings, allowing five earned runs while giving up seven hits.
  • The 24-year-old has put together a 14.14 ERA and 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season, while giving up a batting average of .387 to opposing hitters.
  • He will take the hill against a Yankees offense that is hitting .239 as a unit (10th in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .389 (10th in the league) with 20 total home runs (sixth in MLB action).

Royals Batting Stats

  • The Royals are 25th in baseball with 11 home runs. They average 0.6 per game.
  • So far this year, the Royals are slugging .314, the fifth-lowest average in baseball.
  • Kansas City is 26th in MLB with a .208 batting average.
  • The offense for the Royals is No. 28 in baseball scoring 3.4 runs per game (57 total runs).
  • Kansas City ranks 23rd in the league with a .285 on-base percentage.
  • The Royals strike out the least in the league, averaging 7.4 per game.

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