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San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

In the final game of a three-game set at PNC Park, the San Diego Padres (14-8) meet the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-11), Sunday at 1:35 PM ET. The Pirates are an underdog (+165 on the moneyline to win) when they takes the field at home against the Padres …

In the final game of a three-game set at PNC Park, the San Diego Padres (14-8) meet the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-11), Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.

The Pirates are an underdog (+165 on the moneyline to win) when they takes the field at home against the Padres (-195). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the San Diego Padres looking to Joe Musgrove (3-0), and Mitch Keller (0-3) answering the bell for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Yesterday, the Pirates picked up a 7-6 victory over the Padres, with Chris Stratton (2.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K) registering the win for the Pirates. Michael Chavis finished 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offense. Luis Garcia (1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Padres.

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San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

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

  • Favorite: Padres (-195, bet $195 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+165, bet $100 to win $165)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Padres Stats and Trends

Padres Betting Records

  • This season, the Padres have been favored 16 times and won 12, or 75%, of those games.
  • San Diego has played as a favorite of -195 or more twice this season and won both games.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Padres, based on the moneyline, is 66.1%.
  • San Diego and its opponents have hit the over in 10 of their 22 games with a total this season.
  • The Padres are 14-8-0 against the spread in their 22 chances this season.

Joe Musgrove (Padres Probable Starter)

  • Musgrove (3-0) will take the mound for the Padres, his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed seven hits in six innings against the Cincinnati Reds.
  • The 29-year-old has an ERA of 2.16, a 12.5 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .880 in four games this season.
  • If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fifth consecutive quality start.
  • Musgrove has four starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • The Pirates are batting .239 this season, 11th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .344 (21st in the league) with 12 home runs.
  • Among qualified pitchers this campaign, the 29-year-old’s 2.16 ERA ranks 18th, .880 WHIP ranks 15th, and 9.0 K/9 ranks 21st.

Padres Batting Stats

  • The Padres’ 21 home runs rank 10th in Major League Baseball.
  • The offense for the Padres has a slugging percentage of .379 this season, 14th in MLB.
  • San Diego ranks 16th in MLB with a .231 team batting average.
  • The Padres have scored the most runs (104) in baseball so far this year.
  • San Diego has an OBP of .328 this season, which ranks fifth in MLB.
  • The Padres rank 17th with an average of 8.5 strikeouts per game.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have been victorious in seven, or 41.2%, of the 17 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Pittsburgh has come away with a win one times in three chances when named as an underdog of at least +165 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Pirates have an implied victory probability of 37.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Pittsburgh’s games have gone over the total in eight of their 20 opportunities.
  • The Pirates are 11-9-0 against the spread in their 20 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Mitch Keller (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Keller gets the start for the Pirates, his fifth of the season. He is 0-3 with a 6.62 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty’s last appearance was on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he threw 4 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • The 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 6.62, with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season. Opponents have a .297 batting average against him.
  • Keller is looking to pick up his second start of five or more innings this season in this matchup.
  • He will face a Padres offense that ranks first in the league with 104 total runs scored while batting .231 as a unit. His opponent has a collective .379 slugging percentage (14th in MLB action) and has hit a total of 21 home runs (10th in the league).

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates rank 25th in MLB action with 12 total home runs.
  • So far this season, the Pirates rank 21st in baseball, slugging .344.
  • Pittsburgh’s .239 batting average ranks 11th in MLB.
  • The Pirates score the 22nd-most runs in baseball (77 total, 3.9 per game).
  • Pittsburgh is 19th in baseball with a .300 on-base percentage.
  • The Pirates strike out 8.9 times per game to rank 15th in baseball.

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Padres vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Sunday, May 1, 2022
  • Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
  • Stadium: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Cleveland Guardians vs. Oakland Athletics odds, tips and betting trends

The Oakland Athletics (10-11) will host the Cleveland Guardians (9-12), in the final game of a three-game series, Sunday at 4:07 PM ET. The Guardians are favored (-123 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Athletics (+103). The matchup on the …

The Oakland Athletics (10-11) will host the Cleveland Guardians (9-12), in the final game of a three-game series, Sunday at 4:07 PM ET.

The Guardians are favored (-123 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Athletics (+103). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Cleveland Guardians looking to Triston McKenzie (0-2), and James Kaprielian answering the bell for the Oakland Athletics.

These clubs meet again following the Guardians’ 3-1 victory over the Athletics yesterday. Nick Sandlin (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) earned the win for the Guardians. Richie Palacios went 1-for-1 with a double and two RBI to lead the team on offense. Dany Jimenez (1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Athletics.

To prepare for the Guardians vs. Athletics matchup, here is everything you need to get ready for Sunday’s baseball action.

Cleveland Guardians vs. Oakland Athletics Odds and Betting Lines

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

  • Favorite: Guardians (-123, bet $123 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Athletics (+103, bet $100 to win $103)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Guardians Stats and Trends

Guardians Betting Records

  • This season, the Guardians have won five out of the seven games in which they’ve been favored.
  • Cleveland has entered four games this season favored by -123 or more and is 3-1 in those contests.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 55.2% chance of a victory for the Guardians.
  • Cleveland and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 11 of their 22 opportunities.
  • The Guardians are 10-12-0 against the spread in their 22 chances this season.

Triston McKenzie (Guardians Probable Starter)

  • The Guardians’ McKenzie (0-2) will make his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings while giving up four earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the Los Angeles Angels.
  • The 24-year-old has an ERA of 3.71, a 2.833 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.118 in four games this season.
  • The Athletics are batting .212 this season, 26th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .346 (20th in the league) with 18 home runs.

Guardians Batting Stats

  • The Guardians rank 12th in Major League Baseball with 20 home runs.
  • Hitters for the Guardians rank fourth in the majors with a combined .410 team slugging percentage.
  • Cleveland’s .251 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking fourth in MLB.
  • The Guardians have scored the seventh-most runs in the league this season with 94.
  • Cleveland has an OBP of .312 this season, which ranks 13th in MLB.
  • The Guardians rank 12th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.4 whiffs per contest.

Athletics Stats and Trends

Athletics Betting Records

  • The Athletics have been victorious in seven, or 46.7%, of the 15 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Oakland has a mark of 6-8 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +103 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Athletics have a 49.3% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Oakland and their opponents have gone over in nine of their 21 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Athletics are 11-10-0 against the spread in their 21 games that had a posted line this season.

James Kaprielian (Athletics Probable Starter)

  • Kaprielian will take the mound to start for the Athletics, his first of the season.
  • It’s the first appearance this season for the 28-year-old righty, and his first outing in more than a year.
  • The Guardians have totaled 94 runs this season (seventh in MLB) and are batting .251 collectively with 20 home runs (12th in the league).

Athletics Batting Stats

  • The Athletics average 0.9 home runs per game to rank 19th in baseball with 18 total home runs .
  • So far this season, the Athletics rank 20th in baseball, slugging .346.
  • Oakland’s .212 batting average ranks 26th in MLB.
  • The Athletics score the 19th-most runs in baseball (81 total, 3.9 per game).
  • Oakland ranks 27th in the league 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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Guardians vs. Athletics: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Sunday, May 1, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:07 PM ET
  • Stadium: Oakland Coliseum
  • TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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

On Sunday, the Chicago White Sox (8-12) are hosting the Los Angeles Angels (14-8), at 2:10 PM ET, in the third game of a four-game series. The Angels (-114 on the moneyline) square off against the White Sox (-106) in a projected tight contest. The …

On Sunday, the Chicago White Sox (8-12) are hosting the Los Angeles Angels (14-8), at 2:10 PM ET, in the third game of a four-game series.

The Angels (-114 on the moneyline) square off against the White Sox (-106) in a projected tight contest. The Angels will give the ball to Michael Lorenzen (2-1) against the White Sox and Dallas Keuchel (1-2).

These squads play again after the White Sox’s 4-0 victory over the Angels yesterday. Vince Velasquez (5.2 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 6 K) registered the win for the White Sox. Tim Anderson went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead the team on offense. Jose Suarez (4 IP, 4 R, 8 H, 4 K) took the loss on the mound for the Angels.

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

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

  • Favorite: Angels (-114, bet $114 to win $100)
  • Underdog: White Sox (-106, bet $106 to win $100)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Angels Stats and Trends

Angels Betting Records

  • The Angels have entered the game as favorites 17 times this season and won 12, or 70.6%, of those games.
  • Los Angeles has a record of 10-5, a 66.7% win rate, when favored by -114 or more by bookmakers this season.
  • The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 53.3% chance of a victory for the Angels.
  • Los Angeles and its opponents have gone over the total this season in nine of their 22 opportunities.
  • The Angels are 12-10-0 against the spread in their 22 chances this season.

Michael Lorenzen (Angels Probable Starter)

  • Lorenzen (2-1) will take the mound for the Angels, his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander allowed three hits in 6 2/3 scoreless innings pitched against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.
  • The 30-year-old has an ERA of 2.93, 7 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .170 in three games this season.
  • The White Sox are batting .212 this season, 26th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .348 (19th in the league) with 19 home runs.

Angels Batting Stats

  • The Angels have hit 27 homers this season, which ranks third in the league.
  • Hitters for the Angels lead the majors with a combined .430 team slugging percentage.
  • Los Angeles’ .255 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking third in MLB.
  • The Angels have scored the most runs (104) in baseball so far this year.
  • Los Angeles has an on-base percentage of .330 this season, which ranks fourth in the league.
  • The Angels rank 26th in strikeouts per game (8.8) among MLB offenses.

White Sox Stats and Trends

White Sox Betting Records

  • The White Sox have been posted as the underdog five times this season but have yet walk away from any of those games with an upset.
  • The White Sox have won all of their five games in which they were named as at least a -106 moneyline underdog.
  • The White Sox have an implied victory probability of 51.5% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
  • Contests with Chicago have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in nine of 21 chances this season.
  • The White Sox are 7-14-0 against the spread in their 21 games that had a posted line this season.

Dallas Keuchel (White Sox Probable Starter)

  • Keuchel (1-2) takes the mound first for the White Sox in his fourth start of the season. He’s put together a 9.00 ERA in 10 innings pitched, with seven strikeouts.
  • The lefty’s most recent time out was on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals, when he threw 4 2/3 innings, surrendering no earned runs while giving up two hits.
  • The 34-year-old has a 9.00 ERA and 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings over three games this season, while allowing a batting average of .346 to his opponents.
  • Keuchel heads into this game with one outing of five or more innings pitched this campaign.
  • The opposing Angels offense has a collective .255 batting average, and is first in the league with 185 total hits and first in MLB play with 104 runs scored. They have the first-ranked slugging percentage (.430) and are third in all of MLB with 27 home runs.

White Sox Batting Stats

  • The White Sox rank 15th in MLB action with 19 total home runs.
  • This season, the White Sox’s .348 slugging percentage ranks 19th in the league.
  • Chicago ranks 26th in MLB with a .212 batting average.
  • The offense for the White Sox is No. 26 in MLB play scoring 3.2 runs per game (64 total runs).
  • Chicago ranks last in baseball with an on-base percentage of .264.
  • White Sox batters strike out 7.5 times per game, the third-fewest strikeouts in baseball.

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

  • Game Day: Sunday, May 1, 2022
  • Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field
  • TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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

On Sunday, the St. Louis Cardinals (10-9) are hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks (10-12), at 2:15 PM ET, in the final game of a four-game set. The Cardinals are favored (-186 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Diamondbacks (+159). The …

On Sunday, the St. Louis Cardinals (10-9) are hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks (10-12), at 2:15 PM ET, in the final game of a four-game set.

The Cardinals are favored (-186 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Diamondbacks (+159). The Cardinals will start Jordan Hicks (1-2) versus the Diamondbacks and Zach Davies (1-1).

The Diamondbacks took down the Cardinals 2-0 yesterday, with Merrill Kelly getting the win (7 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 4 K) and Nick Ahmed leading the way offensively (going 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI). Miles Mikolas (7.1 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 7 K) took the loss for the Cardinals.

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

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

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  • Favorite: Cardinals (-186, bet $186 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Diamondbacks (+159, bet $100 to win $159)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Cardinals Stats and Trends

Cardinals Betting Records

  • This season, the Cardinals have been favored 10 times and won six of those games.
  • St. Louis has played as a favorite of -186 or more twice this season and lost both games.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 65% chance of a victory for the Cardinals.
  • So far this season, St. Louis and its opponents have hit the over in eight of their 19 games with a total.
  • In 19 games with a spread this season, the Cardinals are 10-9-0 ATS.

Jordan Hicks (Cardinals Probable Starter)

  • The Cardinals’ Hicks will make his third start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday against the New York Mets, throwing 2 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs.
  • He has an ERA of 3.00, a 1.5 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.222 in four games this season.
  • The Diamondbacks rank 25th in MLB with 68 runs scored this season. They have a .181 batting average this campaign with 20 home runs (12th in the league).

Cardinals Batting Stats

  • The Cardinals rank 23rd in Major League Baseball with 14 home runs.
  • Fueled by 39 extra-base hits, the Cardinals rank 24th in MLB with a .335 slugging percentage this season.
  • St. Louis’ .226 batting average ranks 20th in the league this season.
  • The Cardinals have scored 72 runs (3.8 per game) this season, which ranks 24th in MLB.
  • St. Louis has an on-base percentage of .303 this season, which ranks 17th in the league.
  • The Cardinals have shown patience at the plate this season with the second-best rate of strikeouts per game (7.5) among MLB offenses.

Diamondbacks Stats and Trends

Diamondbacks Betting Records

  • The Diamondbacks have come away with 12 wins in the 24 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • Arizona has a mark of 4-3 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +159 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Diamondbacks have an implied victory probability of 38.6% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Arizona and its opponents have gone over the total this season in six of their 24 opportunities.
  • The Diamondbacks have posted a record of 15-9-0 against the spread this season.

Zach Davies (Diamondbacks Probable Starter)

  • Davies (1-1) gets the starting nod for the Diamondbacks in his fifth start of the season. He has a 5.40 ERA in 18 1/3 innings pitched, with 14 strikeouts.
  • In his last time out on Wednesday, the right-hander threw 4 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving up three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • The 29-year-old has put up an ERA of 5.40, with 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season. Opponents have a .258 batting average against him.
  • Davies has put up two starts this year that he pitched five or more innings.
  • He will match up with a Cardinals offense that is hitting .226 as a unit (20th in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .335 (24th in the league) with 14 total home runs (23rd in MLB play).

Diamondbacks Batting Stats

  • The Diamondbacks rank 12th in MLB action with 20 home runs. They average 0.9 per game.
  • So far this season, the Diamondbacks have the fifth-lowest slugging percentage in baseball (.313).
  • Arizona is last in the league with a .181 batting average.
  • The offense for the Diamondbacks is the No. 25 offense in MLB play scoring 3.1 runs per game (68 total runs).
  • Arizona is 28th in the league with a .273 on-base percentage.
  • Diamondbacks hitters strike out nine times per game, the 29th-most in baseball.

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

The Washington Nationals (7-16) will visit the San Francisco Giants (14-7), in the final game of a three-game series, Sunday at 4:05 PM ET. The Nationals (+155 underdog on the moneyline to win) are away versus the Giants (-180). The Giants will give …

The Washington Nationals (7-16) will visit the San Francisco Giants (14-7), in the final game of a three-game series, Sunday at 4:05 PM ET.

The Nationals (+155 underdog on the moneyline to win) are away versus the Giants (-180). The Giants will give the ball to Alex Cobb against the Nationals and Josiah Gray (2-2).

Logan Webb (6 IP, 3 R, 11 H, 3 K) registered the win in the Giants’ 9-3 victory over the Nationals yesterday. Jason Vosler led the way offensively, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Joan Adon (4 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 5 K) was handed the loss for the Nationals.

Ahead of this Giants vs. Nationals matchup, here’s everything you need to get ready for Sunday’s MLB action.

San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals Odds and Betting Lines

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

  • Favorite: Giants (-180, bet $180 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Nationals (+155, bet $100 to win $155)
  • Over/under: 8

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Giants Stats and Trends

Giants Betting Records

  • This season, the Giants have won 12 out of the 16 games, or 75%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • San Francisco has a record of 3-1 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -180 on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Giants, based on the moneyline, is 64.3%.
  • San Francisco’s games have gone over the total in nine of their 22 chances.
  • In 21 games with a spread this season, the Giants are 12-9-0 ATS.

Alex Cobb (Giants Probable Starter)

  • Cobb gets the nod for the Giants and will make his first start of the season.
  • This will be the first start of the season for the 34-year-old right-hander, who has not made an appearance on the mound in over a season.
  • The Nationals have scored 84 runs this season, which ranks 18th in MLB. They have 179 hits, third in baseball, with 12 home runs (24th in the league).

Giants Batting Stats

  • The Giants have hit 24 homers this season, which ranks fifth in the league.
  • Hitters for the Giants combine for a team rank 11th of in the majors with a .388 team slugging percentage.
  • San Francisco has a team batting average of .240 this season, which ranks 10th among MLB teams.
  • The Giants have scored the most runs (104) in baseball so far this year.
  • San Francisco has the 12th-best on-base percentage in MLB this season (.314).
  • The Giants rank 21st with an average of nine strikeouts per game.

Nationals Stats and Trends

Nationals Betting Records

  • The Nationals have won in five, or 27.8%, of the 18 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • This year, Washington has won three of five games when listed as at least +155 or worse on the moneyline.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Nationals have a 39.2% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Washington’s games have gone over the total in nine of their 23 opportunities.
  • The Nationals are 8-15-0 against the spread in their 23 games that had a posted line this season.

Josiah Gray (Nationals Probable Starter)

  • Gray (2-2 with a 4.05 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 20 innings pitched) makes the start for the Nationals, his fifth of the season.
  • The right-hander’s most recent time out came on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins, when he went 5 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing seven hits.
  • In four games this season, the 24-year-old has an ERA of 4.05, with 12.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .257 against him.
  • Gray will aim to go five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.0 frames per outing.
  • He will face off against a Giants offense that ranks eighth in the league with 168 total hits (on a .240 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .388 (11th in the league) with 24 total home runs (fifth in MLB play).

Nationals Batting Stats

  • The Nationals rank 24th in MLB action with 12 home runs. They average 0.5 per game.
  • This season, the Nationals’ .331 slugging percentage is 25th in baseball.
  • Washington’s .234 batting average ranks 14th in MLB.
  • The Nationals score the 18th-most runs in baseball (84 total, 3.7 per game).
  • Washington ranks 20th in the league with a .300 on-base percentage.
  • The Nationals strike out 7.7 times per game to rank 12th in baseball.

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Giants vs. Nationals: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Sunday, May 1, 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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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros odds, tips and betting trends

On Sunday, the Houston Astros (11-10) are visiting the Toronto Blue Jays (14-8), at 1:37 PM ET, in the final game of a three-game set. The Astros are an underdog (+128 moneyline odds to win) when they visit the Blue Jays (-151). The scheduled …

On Sunday, the Houston Astros (11-10) are visiting the Toronto Blue Jays (14-8), at 1:37 PM ET, in the final game of a three-game set.

The Astros are an underdog (+128 moneyline odds to win) when they visit the Blue Jays (-151). The scheduled starters are Kevin Gausman (1-1) for the Toronto Blue Jays, and Framber Valdez (1-1) for the Houston Astros.

Yesterday, the Blue Jays claimed a 2-1 win over the Astros, with Jose Berrios (5.2 IP, 1 R, 7 H, 5 K) earning the win for the Blue Jays. George Springer finished 2-for-3 with two home runs and two RBI to lead the offense. Luis Garcia (6 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 5 K) picked up the loss for the Astros.

Ahead of the Blue Jays vs. Astros matchup, here’s everything you need to prepare for Sunday’s baseball action.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Blue Jays (-151, bet $151 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Astros (+128, bet $100 to win $128)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Blue Jays Stats and Trends

Blue Jays Betting Records

  • The Blue Jays have won 11, or 73.3%, of the 15 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Toronto has entered eight games this season favored by -151 or more and is 6-2 in those contests.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Blue Jays, based on the moneyline, is 60.2%.
  • Toronto and its opponents have gone over the total this season in seven of their 21 opportunities.
  • In 21 games with a spread this season, the Blue Jays are 9-12-0 ATS.

Kevin Gausman (Blue Jays Probable Starter)

  • The Blue Jays will hand the ball to Gausman (1-1) for his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last start was on Tuesday, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings while giving up no earned runs on four hits in a matchup with the Boston Red Sox.
  • The 31-year-old has pitched to a 2.19 ERA this season with 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 0 walks per nine across four games.
  • He’s going for his third straight quality start.
  • Gausman will look to finish five or more innings for the fifth start in a row.
  • The Astros have scored 80 runs this season, which ranks 20th in MLB. They are batting .214 for the campaign with 25 home runs, fourth in the league.
  • Among qualified pitchers this season, the 31-year-old’s 2.19 ERA ranks 19th, 1.014 WHIP ranks 27th, and 11.3 K/9 ranks 10th.

Blue Jays Batting Stats

  • No team in MLB has hit more homers than the Blue Jays, who have connected on 30 this season.
  • Hitters for the Blue Jays have a combined .416 slugging percentage this season, which ranks third in MLB.
  • Toronto ranks sixth in MLB with a .248 team batting average.
  • The Blue Jays have scored the 12th-most runs in the league this season with 89 (four per game).
  • Toronto has an on-base percentage of .308 this season, which ranks 15th in the league.
  • The Blue Jays rank 21st with an average of 8.5 strikeouts per game.

Astros Stats and Trends

Astros Betting Records

  • The Astros have been chosen as underdogs in seven games this year and have walked away with the win three times (42.9%) in those games.
  • Houston has played as an underdog of +128 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
  • Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 43.9% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in seven of their 21 opportunities.
  • The Astros have an against the spread mark of 9-12-0 in 21 games with a line this season.

Framber Valdez (Astros Probable Starter)

  • Valdez (1-1) gets the starting nod for the Astros in his fifth start of the season. He has a 3.15 ERA in 20 innings pitched, with 17 strikeouts.
  • In his last appearance on Tuesday, the left-hander threw 6 2/3 innings against the Texas Rangers, giving up no earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • During four games this season, the 28-year-old has a 3.15 ERA and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .222 to opposing batters.
  • Valdez is trying to secure his third quality start of the season in this outing.
  • Valdez has pitched five or more innings in a game two times this season entering this game.
  • The opposing Blue Jays offense has the third-ranked slugging percentage (.416) and ranks first in home runs hit (30) in all of MLB. They have a collective .248 batting average, and are second in the league with 183 total hits and 12th in MLB play scoring 89 runs.

Astros Batting Stats

  • The Astros average 1.2 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB play with 25 total home runs .
  • So far this season, the Astros are 18th in baseball, slugging .370.
  • Houston’s .214 batting average ranks 25th in MLB.
  • The offense for the Astros is the No. 20 offense in baseball scoring 3.8 runs per game (80 total runs).
  • Houston ranks 23rd in baseball with a .290 on-base percentage.
  • The Astros’ 8.2 strikeouts per game rank 11th in the league.

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

  • Game Day: Sunday, May 1, 2022
  • Game Time: 1:37 PM ET
  • Stadium: Rogers Centre
  • TV Channel: AT&T Sportsnet Southwest
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Miami Marlins vs. Seattle Mariners odds, tips and betting trends

The Seattle Mariners (11-10) will visit the Miami Marlins (12-8), Sunday at 1:40 PM ET, with the Marlins on a seven-game winning streak. The Marlins are a home favorite (-120) against the Mariners (+100). The Marlins will start Sandy Alcantara (2-0) …

The Seattle Mariners (11-10) will visit the Miami Marlins (12-8), Sunday at 1:40 PM ET, with the Marlins on a seven-game winning streak.

The Marlins are a home favorite (-120) against the Mariners (+100). The Marlins will start Sandy Alcantara (2-0) against the Mariners and Logan Gilbert (3-0).

These clubs meet again after the Marlins took down the Mariners 3-1 yesterday. Jesus Luzardo registered the win for the Marlins (6 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 5 K), and Bryan De La Cruz led the way offensively (1-for-2 with an RBI). Robbie Ray (5 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 8 K) took the loss for the Mariners.

Here’s everything you need to prepare for Sunday’s Marlins vs. Mariners contest.

Miami Marlins vs. Seattle Mariners Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Marlins (-120, bet $120 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Mariners (+100, bet $100 to win $100)
  • Over/under: 7

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Marlins Stats and Trends

Marlins Betting Records

  • The Marlins have won seven of the nine games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Miami has a record of 5-2 when favored by -120 or more by bookmakers this season.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 54.5% chance of a victory for the Marlins.
  • Miami and its opponents have gone over the total this season in seven of their 20 opportunities.
  • The Marlins have an ATS record of 12-8-0 in 20 games with a spread this season.

Sandy Alcantara (Marlins Probable Starter)

  • The Marlins will send Alcantara (2-0) to the mound for his fifth start this season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday, when he threw 6 2/3 innings against the Washington Nationals, giving up one earned run while allowing six hits.
  • The 26-year-old has pitched to a 1.78 ERA this season with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.6 walks per nine across four games.
  • He’s going for his fourth straight quality start.
  • Alcantara will look to finish five or more innings for the fifth start in a row.
  • The Mariners are batting .233 this season, 15th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .386 (13th in the league) with 21 home runs.
  • Among qualified pitchers this year, the 26-year-old’s 1.78 ERA ranks 14th, 1.184 WHIP ranks 43rd, and 7.1 K/9 ranks 46th.

Marlins Batting Stats

  • The Marlins have hit 16 homers this season, which ranks 21st in the league.
  • The offense for the Marlins has a slugging percentage of .375 this season, 17th in MLB.
  • Miami has a team batting average of .235 this season, which ranks 13th among MLB teams.
  • The Marlins rank 20th in the league with 80 total runs scored this season.
  • Miami has an OBP of .325 this season, which ranks seventh in MLB.
  • The Marlins rank just 26th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.7 whiffs per contest.

Mariners Stats and Trends

Mariners Betting Records

  • The Mariners have been victorious in five, or 38.5%, of the 13 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Seattle has been victorious three times in nine chances when named as an underdog of at least +100 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The Mariners have an implied victory probability of 50% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
  • Seattle and their opponents have gone over in 10 of their 21 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • In 21 games with a line this season, the Mariners have a mark of 13-8-0 against the spread.

Logan Gilbert (Mariners Probable Starter)

  • Gilbert (3-0) takes the mound first for the Mariners in his fifth start of the season. He’s put together a .40 ERA in 22 1/3 innings pitched, with 22 strikeouts.
  • In his most recent appearance on Tuesday, the right-hander went 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Tampa Bay Rays while surrendering two hits.
  • The 24-year-old has amassed an ERA of .40, with 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season. Opposing batters have a .188 batting average against him.
  • Gilbert is looking to record his second quality start of the year.
  • Gilbert will look to build on a five-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.2 frames per outing).
  • He will take the hill against a Marlins offense that ranks 17th in the league with 155 total hits (on a .235 batting average). The team also slugs a collective .375 (17th in the league) with 16 total home runs (21st in MLB action).
  • The 24-year-old ranks second in ERA (.40), 10th in WHIP (.851), and 25th in K/9 (8.9) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.

Mariners Batting Stats

  • The Mariners are 10th in baseball with 21 total home runs.
  • This season, the Mariners rank 13th in the league, slugging .386.
  • Seattle’s .233 batting average ranks 15th in the league.
  • The Mariners score the fifth-most runs in baseball (95 total, 4.5 per game).
  • Seattle’s .322 on-base percentage ranks ninth-best in baseball.
  • The Mariners’ 8.4 strikeouts per game rank 12th in the league.

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Marlins vs. Mariners: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Sunday, May 1, 2022
  • Game Time: 1:40 PM ET
  • Stadium: loanDepot park
  • TV Channel: ROOT SPORTS Northwest
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers odds, tips and betting trends

The Los Angeles Dodgers (13-6) will host the Detroit Tigers (6-13), Saturday at 10:10 PM ET, with the Tigers on a six-game losing skid. The Dodgers are a heavy home favorite (-345) against the Tigers (+274). The scheduled starters are Clayton …

The Los Angeles Dodgers (13-6) will host the Detroit Tigers (6-13), Saturday at 10:10 PM ET, with the Tigers on a six-game losing skid.

The Dodgers are a heavy home favorite (-345) against the Tigers (+274). The scheduled starters are Clayton Kershaw (3-0) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Beau Brieske (0-1) for the Detroit Tigers.

These clubs play again following the Dodgers’ 5-1 victory over the Tigers yesterday. Tyler Anderson (5.0 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 3 K) picked up the win for the Dodgers. Justin Turner went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead the team on offense. Tyler Alexander (2.1 IP, 4 R, 3 H, 1 K) took the loss on the mound for the Tigers.

Before the Dodgers vs. Tigers matchup, here’s everything you need to prepare for Saturday’s baseball action.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Detroit Tigers Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:07 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Dodgers (-345, bet $345 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Tigers (+274, bet $100 to win $274)
  • Over/under: 8

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Dodgers Stats and Trends

Dodgers Betting Records

  • This season, the Dodgers have won 13 out of the 21 games, or 61.9%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • Los Angeles has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -345.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Dodgers have a 77.5% chance to win.
  • Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in five of their 21 games with a total this season.
  • The Dodgers are 13-8-0 ATS in their 21 games with a spread this season.

Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers Probable Starter)

  • The Dodgers’ Kershaw (3-0) will make his fourth start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw five innings against the San Diego Padres, giving up one earned run while allowing four hits.
  • The 34-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 2.65 ERA, 12.2 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .167.
  • Kershaw has three starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • The Tigers are batting .227 this season, 19th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .310 (28th in the league) with eight home runs.

Dodgers Batting Stats

  • The Dodgers rank ninth in Major League Baseball with 20 home runs.
  • Fueled by 51 extra-base hits, the Dodgers rank eighth in MLB with a .395 slugging percentage this season.
  • Los Angeles has a team batting average of .242 this season, which ranks 10th among MLB teams.
  • The Dodgers have scored the fourth-most runs in the league this season with 95.
  • Los Angeles has an on-base percentage of .330 this season, which ranks sixth in the league.
  • The Dodgers have shown patience at the plate this season with the sixth-best rate of strikeouts per game (8.2) among MLB offenses.

Tigers Stats and Trends

Tigers Betting Records

  • The Tigers have come away with five wins in the 16 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • Oddsmakers have given Detroit the worst odds of winning they have seen this season with a +274 moneyline listed for this contest.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Tigers have a 26.7% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Detroit and their opponents have gone over in seven of their 19 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Tigers are 7-12-0 against the spread in their 19 games that had a posted line this season.

Beau Brieske (Tigers Probable Starter)

  • Brieske (0-1) makes the start for the Tigers, his second of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies, when he tossed five innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • In one games this season, he has compiled a 5.40 ERA and averages 5.4 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .167 against him.
  • He meets a Dodgers offense that ranks fourth in the league with 95 total runs scored while batting .242 as a unit. His opponent has a collective .395 slugging percentage (eighth in MLB play) and has hit a total of 20 home runs (ninth in the league).

Tigers Batting Stats

  • The Tigers have hit the second-fewest home runs in MLB action this season (eight).
  • So far this season, the Tigers are slugging .310, the third-lowest average in baseball.
  • Detroit’s .227 batting average ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Tigers are the third-lowest scoring team in MLB play averaging 3.1 runs per game (59 total).
  • Detroit is 17th in the league with a .306 on-base percentage.
  • Tigers batters strike out 8.5 times per game, the eighth-lowest average in the league.

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

On Saturday, the New York Yankees (13-6) are visiting the Kansas City Royals (7-11), at 7:10 PM ET. The Yankees have taken three straight. As the favorite, the Yankees (-203 on the moneyline) take the field at the Royals (+173). The scheduled …

On Saturday, the New York Yankees (13-6) are visiting the Kansas City Royals (7-11), at 7:10 PM ET. The Yankees have taken three straight.

As the favorite, the Yankees (-203 on the moneyline) take the field at the Royals (+173). The scheduled starters are Gerrit Cole (1-0) for the New York Yankees, and Carlos Hernandez for the Kansas City Royals.

Nestor Cortes Jr. (5.0 IP, 1 R, 8 H, 3 K) picked up the win in the Yankees’ 12-2 victory over the Royals yesterday. Giancarlo Stanton led the way offensively, going 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI. Kris Bubic (5.0 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 3 K) took the loss for the Royals.

Here’s what you need to get ready for Saturday’s Yankees vs. Royals action.

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

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

  • Favorite: Yankees (-203, bet $203 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Royals (+173, bet $100 to win $173)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Yankees Stats and Trends

Yankees Betting Records

  • The Yankees have entered the game as favorites 18 times this season and won 12, or 66.7%, of those games.
  • New York has entered seven games this season favored by -203 or more and is 6-1 in those contests.
  • Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Yankees have a 67% chance to win.
  • So far this season, New York and its opponents have hit the over in seven of their 18 games with a total.
  • The Yankees have an ATS record of 10-8-0 in 18 games with a spread this season.

Gerrit Cole (Yankees Probable Starter)

  • Cole (1-0) will take to the mound for the Yankees and make his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings against the Cleveland Guardians while allowing four hits.
  • The 31-year-old has an ERA of 4.00, a 2.625 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.167 in four games this season.
  • The Royals have scored 59 runs this season, which ranks 28th in MLB. They have 124 hits, 29th in baseball, with 11 home runs (27th in the league).

Yankees Batting Stats

  • The Yankees have hit 24 homers this season, which ranks fourth in the league.
  • Hitters for the Yankees have a combined .406 slugging percentage this season, which ranks sixth in MLB.
  • New York has a team batting average of .243 this season, which ranks ninth among MLB teams.
  • The Yankees rank 14th in the league with 85 total runs scored this season.
  • New York is among the best in the league at getting on base, ranking 10th with an OBP of .319.
  • The Yankees have shown patience at the plate this season with the 10th-best rate of strikeouts per game (8.7) among MLB offenses.

Royals Stats and Trends

Royals Betting Records

  • The Royals have won in five, or 38.5%, of the 13 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Kansas City this season with a +173 moneyline set for this game.
  • Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Royals have a 36.6% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Kansas City’s games have gone over the total in seven of their 18 opportunities.
  • The Royals are 9-9-0 against the spread in their 18 games that had a posted line this season.

Carlos Hernández (Royals Probable Starter)

  • Hernandez makes the start for the Royals, his fourth of the season. He is 0-0 with a 6.43 ERA and five strikeouts over 14 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the righty tossed 5 1/3 innings against the Seattle Mariners, giving up three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • In three games this season, the 25-year-old has an ERA of 6.43, with 3.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .333 against him.
  • Hernandez will try to secure his second outing of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages 4.2 innings per appearance.
  • He will face a Yankees offense that ranks 15th in the league with 152 total hits (on a .243 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .406 (sixth in the league) with 24 total home runs (fourth in MLB play).

Royals Batting Stats

  • The Royals are fourth-worst in MLB play with 11 home runs.
  • So far this season, the Royals’ .316 slugging percentage is the fifth-lowest average in baseball.
  • Kansas City’s .211 batting average ranks 26th in the league.
  • The Royals are the third-lowest scoring team in baseball averaging 3.3 runs per game (59 total).
  • Kansas City’s .286 on-base percentage is 25th in baseball.
  • The Royals strike out the least in baseball, averaging 7.3 per game.

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

The Chicago Cubs (8-12) will visit the Milwaukee Brewers (13-7), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 7:10 PM ET. The Brewers are a home favorite (-166) against the Cubs (+143). The scheduled starters are Eric Lauer (1-0) for the …

The Chicago Cubs (8-12) will visit the Milwaukee Brewers (13-7), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.

The Brewers are a home favorite (-166) against the Cubs (+143). The scheduled starters are Eric Lauer (1-0) for the Milwaukee Brewers, and Justin Steele (1-2) for the Chicago Cubs.

These clubs meet again following the Brewers’ 11-1 victory over the Cubs yesterday. Adrian Houser (6.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 6 K) earned the win for the Brewers. Hunter Renfroe went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Kyle Hendricks (4.1 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 2 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Cubs.

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

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs Odds and Betting Lines

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

  • Favorite: Brewers (-166, bet $166 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Cubs (+143, bet $100 to win $143)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Brewers Stats and Trends

Brewers Betting Records

  • This season, the Brewers have been favored 17 times and won 11, or 64.7%, of those games.
  • Milwaukee is 5-2 this season when entering a game favored by -166 or more on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Brewers, based on the moneyline, is 62.4%.
  • Milwaukee and its opponents have gone over the total this season in six of their 20 opportunities.
  • In 20 games with a spread this season, the Brewers are 9-11-0 ATS.

Eric Lauer (Brewers Probable Starter)

  • Lauer (1-0) will take to the mound for the Brewers and make his fourth start of the season.
  • The left-hander allowed five hits in six scoreless innings pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
  • The 26-year-old has an ERA of 2.20, a 5.75 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.041 in three games this season.
  • He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
  • Lauer has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • The Cubs rank seventh in MLB with 93 runs scored this season. They have a .253 batting average this campaign with 15 home runs (22nd in the league).

Brewers Batting Stats

  • The Brewers rank eighth in Major League Baseball with 21 home runs.
  • Hitters for the Brewers combine for a team rank 15th of in the majors with a .377 team slugging percentage.
  • Milwaukee has a team batting average of .222 this season, which ranks 21st among MLB teams.
  • The Brewers have scored 82 runs (4.1 per game) this season, which ranks 16th in MLB.
  • Milwaukee has an OBP of .293 this season, which ranks 22nd in MLB.
  • The Brewers are ranked 18th in strikeouts per game (8.9) among MLB offenses.

Cubs Stats and Trends

Cubs Betting Records

  • The Cubs have been underdogs in 14 games this season and have come away with the win six times (42.9%) in those contests.
  • Chicago has a win-loss record of 2-2 when favored by +143 or worse by oddsmakers this year.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 41.2% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Chicago and their opponents have hit the over in nine of their 20 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Cubs have posted a record of 10-10-0 against the spread this season.

Justin Steele (Cubs Probable Starter)

  • Steele gets the start for the Cubs, his fifth of the season. He is 1-2 with a 5.40 ERA and 12 strikeouts over 15 innings pitched.
  • His last time out came on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when the lefty threw three innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing four hits.
  • The 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 5.40, with 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season. Opponents are hitting .276 against him.
  • Steele has pitched five or more innings in a game one time this season entering this matchup.
  • He will face a Brewers offense that is batting .222 as a unit (21st in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .377 (15th in the league) with 21 total home runs (eighth in MLB play).
  • Head-to-head against the Brewers this season, Steele has pitched five innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striking out five.

Cubs Batting Stats

  • The Cubs average 0.8 home runs per game to rank 22nd in MLB play with 15 total home runs .
  • So far this season, the Cubs are 11th in baseball, slugging .390.
  • Chicago’s .253 batting average is fourth-best in MLB.
  • The Cubs are the seventh-highest scoring team in MLB action averaging 4.7 runs per game (93 total).
  • Chicago’s .338 on-base percentage is second-best in the league.
  • The Cubs strike out 8.2 times per game to rank ninth in baseball.

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Brewers vs. Cubs: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 30, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: American Family Field
  • TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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