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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Seattle Mariners odds, tips and betting trends

In the final game of a three-game series at Tropicana Field, the Seattle Mariners (11-7) face the Tampa Bay Rays (10-8), Thursday at 1:10 PM ET. The Mariners are an underdog (+114 on the moneyline to win) when they visit the Rays (-135). The Rays …

In the final game of a three-game series at Tropicana Field, the Seattle Mariners (11-7) face the Tampa Bay Rays (10-8), Thursday at 1:10 PM ET.

The Mariners are an underdog (+114 on the moneyline to win) when they visit the Rays (-135). The Rays will give the ball to Jeffrey Springs (1-0) against the Mariners and Chris Flexen (1-2).

Drew Rasmussen (6.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 9 K) was credited with the win in the Rays’ 3-2 victory over the Mariners yesterday. Kevin Kiermaier led the way offensively, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Marco Gonzales (0.1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Mariners.

Here’s what you need to get ready for Thursday’s Rays vs. Mariners action.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Seattle Mariners Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 5:05 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Rays (-135, bet $135 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Mariners (+114, bet $100 to win $114)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Rays Stats and Trends

Rays Betting Records

  • The Rays have entered the game as favorites 15 times this season and won nine, or 60%, of those games.
  • This season, Tampa Bay has won seven of its 12 games, or 58.3%, when favored by at least -135 on the moneyline.
  • The Rays have a 57.4% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • Tampa Bay and its opponents have gone over the total this season in seven of their 18 opportunities.
  • In 18 games with a spread this season, the Rays are 7-11-0 ATS.

Jeffrey Springs (Rays Probable Starter)

  • The Rays will send out Springs for his first start of the season.
  • The 29-year-old left-hander will make his first start after pitching in relief seven times this season.
  • He has pitched in seven games this season with an ERA of .00, a batting average against of .087 and 11.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Mariners have scored 87 runs this season, which ranks seventh in MLB. They have 143 hits, 12th in baseball, with 20 home runs (fifth in the league).

Rays Batting Stats

  • The Rays rank 15th in Major League Baseball with 16 home runs.
  • Hitters for the Rays have a combined .390 slugging percentage this season, which ranks 10th in MLB.
  • Tampa Bay has a team batting average of .245 this season, which ranks eighth among MLB teams.
  • The Rays have scored 78 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 13th in MLB.
  • Tampa Bay is among the best in the league at getting on base, ranking 10th with an OBP of .320.
  • The Rays rank 19th with an average of 9.0 strikeouts per game.

Mariners Stats and Trends

Mariners Betting Records

  • The Mariners have been underdogs in 11 games this season and have come away with the win five times (45.5%) in those contests.
  • This season, Seattle has been victorious one time in four chances when named as an underdog of at least +114 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The Mariners have an implied victory probability of 46.7% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
  • Seattle’s games have gone over the total in nine of their 18 opportunities.
  • The Mariners are 12-6-0 against the spread in their 18 games that had a posted line this season.

Chris Flexen (Mariners Probable Starter)

  • The Mariners are sending Flexen (1-2) out for his fourth start of the season. He is 1-2 with a 3.63 ERA and 11 strikeouts through 17 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander’s most recent appearance was on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals, when he threw seven innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up six hits.
  • In three games this season, the 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.63, with 5.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .246 against him.
  • Flexen is trying to secure his third quality start in a row in this outing.
  • Flexen is aiming for his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.2 frames per start.
  • The opposing Rays offense has the 10th-ranked slugging percentage (.390) and ranks 15th in home runs hit (16) in all of MLB. They have a collective .245 batting average, and are 10th in the league with 145 total hits and 13th in MLB action scoring 78 runs.

Mariners Batting Stats

  • The Mariners are fifth in MLB action with 20 home runs. They average 1.1 per game.
  • So far this season, the Mariners’ .400 slugging percentage ranks seventh-best in the league.
  • Seattle’s .235 batting average ranks 13th in the league.
  • The offense for the Mariners is No. 7 in MLB action scoring 4.8 runs per game (87 total runs).
  • Seattle ranks fifth in baseball with a .330 on-base percentage.
  • The Mariners strike out 8.2 times per game to rank eighth in baseball.

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Rays vs. Mariners: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Thursday, April 28, 2022
  • Game Time: 1:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: Tropicana Field
  • TV Channel: ROOT SPORTS Northwest
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers odds, tips and betting trends

The Houston Astros (9-9) will visit the Texas Rangers (6-12), in the final game of a four-game series, Thursday at 2:05 PM ET. The Rangers are an underdog (+144 on the moneyline to win) when they host the Astros (-168). The starting pitchers are …

The Houston Astros (9-9) will visit the Texas Rangers (6-12), in the final game of a four-game series, Thursday at 2:05 PM ET.

The Rangers are an underdog (+144 on the moneyline to win) when they host the Astros (-168). The starting pitchers are Justin Verlander (1-1) for the Houston Astros, and Martin Perez (0-2) for the Texas Rangers.

These squads play again following the Astros’ 4-3 victory over the Rangers yesterday. Cristian Javier (5.0 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 4 K) earned the win for the Astros. Chas McCormick went 2-for-5 with a home run and an RBI to lead the team on offense. Brett Martin (0.2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Rangers.

Here’s what you need to prepare for Thursday’s Astros vs. Rangers matchup.

Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 5:05 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Astros (-168, bet $168 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Rangers (+144, bet $100 to win $144)
  • Over/under: 8

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Astros Stats and Trends

Astros Betting Records

  • The Astros have entered the game as favorites 13 times this season and won seven, or 53.8%, of those games.
  • Houston has played as a favorite of -168 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • The Astros have a 62.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • Houston’s games have gone over the total in six of their 18 chances.
  • The Astros are 7-11-0 against the spread this season.

Justin Verlander (Astros Probable Starter)

  • The Astros will send Verlander (1-1) to the mound for his fourth start this season.
  • The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed six innings while giving up three earned runs on four hits in a matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • The 39-year-old has pitched to a 1.89 ERA this season with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.9 walks per nine across three games.
  • If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his third consecutive quality start.
  • Verlander has three starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • The Rangers rank ninth in MLB with 81 runs scored this season. They have a .226 batting average this campaign with 15 home runs (19th in the league).
  • Among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign, the 39-year-old ranks 12th in ERA (1.89), third in WHIP (.737), and 14th in K/9 (9.5).

Astros Batting Stats

  • The Astros rank fifth in Major League Baseball with 20 home runs.
  • The offense for the Astros has a slugging percentage of .356 this season, 17th in MLB.
  • Houston has a team batting average of just .209 this season, which ranks 26th among MLB teams.
  • The Astros have scored the 20th-most runs in the league this season with 65 (3.6 per game).
  • Houston has the 23rd-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.285).
  • The Astros are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking eighth with an average of 8.2 strikeouts per game.

Rangers Stats and Trends

Rangers Betting Records

  • The Rangers have won in five, or 35.7%, of the 14 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • Texas has a win-loss record of 1-2 when favored by +144 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
  • Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Rangers have a 41% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Texas’ games have gone over the total in eight of their 18 opportunities.
  • The Rangers have an against the spread record of 8-10-0 in 18 games with a line this season.

Martín Pérez (Rangers Probable Starter)

  • Perez (0-2) gets the starting nod for the Rangers in his fourth start of the season. He’s put together a 3.86 ERA in 14 innings pitched, with 12 strikeouts.
  • In his most recent time out on Saturday, the left-hander went six scoreless innings against the Oakland Athletics while surrendering two hits.
  • During three games this season, the 31-year-old has a 3.86 ERA and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .264 to his opponents.
  • Pérez has one quality start under his belt this year.
  • Pérez enters the matchup with one outing of five or more innings pitched this year.
  • He will match up with an Astros team that is hitting .209 as a unit (26th in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .356 (17th in the league) with 20 total home runs (fifth in MLB action).

Rangers Batting Stats

  • The Rangers rank 19th in MLB action with 15 total home runs.
  • So far this year, the Rangers are 23rd in the league, slugging .341.
  • Texas’ .226 batting average ranks 18th in MLB.
  • The Rangers score the ninth-most runs in baseball (81 total, 4.5 per game).
  • Texas’ .295 on-base percentage is 21st in baseball.
  • The Rangers strike out 7.5 times per game, the fourth-fewest mark in the league.

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Astros vs. Rangers: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Thursday, April 28, 2022
  • Game Time: 2:05 PM ET
  • Stadium: Globe Life Field
  • TV Channel: AT&T Sportsnet Southwest
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles odds, tips and betting trends

At Yankee Stadium on Thursday, the New York Yankees (11-6) take on the Baltimore Orioles (6-11), with first pitch at 1:05 PM ET. The Orioles (+183 underdog moneyline odds) visit the Yankees (-220). The New York Yankees will give the start to Jameson …

At Yankee Stadium on Thursday, the New York Yankees (11-6) take on the Baltimore Orioles (6-11), with first pitch at 1:05 PM ET.

The Orioles (+183 underdog moneyline odds) visit the Yankees (-220). The New York Yankees will give the start to Jameson Taillon (1-1, 1.20 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Orioles will turn to Bruce Zimmermann (1-0, 1.20).

Yesterday, the Yankees picked up a 5-2 victory over the Orioles, with Michael King (2.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 K) earning the win for the Yankees. Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive attack. Joey Krehbiel (0.1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 K) picked up the loss for the Orioles.

Here’s everything you need to get ready for Thursday’s Yankees vs. Orioles game.

New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Odds and Betting Lines

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

  • Favorite: Yankees (-220, bet $220 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Orioles (+183, bet $100 to win $183)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Yankees Stats and Trends

Yankees Betting Records

  • The Yankees have been favorites in 16 games this season and won 10 (62.5%) of those contests.
  • New York has played as a favorite of -220 or more once this season and won that game.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 68.8% chance of a victory for the Yankees.
  • New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in five of their 16 opportunities.
  • The Yankees have an ATS record of 8-8-0 in 16 games with a spread this season.

Jameson Taillon (Yankees Probable Starter)

  • The Yankees will send Taillon (1-1) to the mound for his fourth start this season.
  • The right-hander gave up one earned run in five innings pitched on Friday in his last outing, a matchup with the Cleveland Guardians.
  • The 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.07, a 13 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.091 in three games this season.
  • The Orioles are batting .208 this season, 27th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .294 (30th in the league) with seven home runs.
  • The right-hander has allowed the Orioles to go 3-for-16 with a home run and two RBI in 4 2/3 innings this season.

Yankees Batting Stats

  • The Yankees rank ninth in Major League Baseball with 19 home runs.
  • Hitters for the Yankees combine for a team rank 12th of in the majors with a .384 team slugging percentage.
  • New York has a team batting average of .236 this season, which ranks 12th among MLB teams.
  • The Yankees rank 23rd in the league with 63 total runs scored this season.
  • New York has the 11th-best on-base percentage in MLB this season (.313).
  • The Yankees rank 11th in strikeouts per game (8.8) among MLB offenses.

Orioles Stats and Trends

Orioles Betting Records

  • The Orioles have been underdogs in 17 games this season and have come away with the win six times (35.3%) in those contests.
  • Baltimore has a mark of 1-2 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +183 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Orioles have an implied victory probability of 35.3% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
  • Baltimore and their opponents have hit the over in three of their 17 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Orioles are 10-7-0 against the spread in their 17 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Bruce Zimmermann (Orioles Probable Starter)

  • Zimmermann makes the start for the Orioles, his fourth of the season. He is 1-0 with a 1.20 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Saturday, the left-hander tossed six innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • The 27-year-old has an ERA of 1.20, with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season. Opponents are batting .231 against him.
  • Zimmermann heads into the game with one quality start under his belt this season.
  • Zimmermann is looking for his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.0 innings per start.
  • He will face off against a Yankees offense that is hitting .236 as a unit (12th in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .384 (12th in the league) with 19 total home runs (ninth in MLB action).
  • Zimmermann has thrown five innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striking out six against the Yankees this season.

Orioles Batting Stats

  • The Orioles have hit the fewest home runs in baseball this season (seven).
  • This season, the Orioles have the lowest slugging percentage in baseball (.294).
  • Baltimore ranks 27th in the league with a .208 batting average.
  • The Orioles score the fewest runs in baseball (46 total, 2.7 per game).
  • Baltimore’s .298 on-base percentage is 20th in baseball.
  • The Orioles strike out 9.9 times per game, the No. 24 mark in the league.

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies odds, tips and betting trends

At Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies (three straight wins) take on the Colorado Rockies at 1:05 PM ET. The Phillies are a home favorite (-199) against the Rockies (+169). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with …

At Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies (three straight wins) take on the Colorado Rockies at 1:05 PM ET.

The Phillies are a home favorite (-199) against the Rockies (+169). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Philadelphia Phillies looking to Zack Wheeler (0-3), and Austin Gomber (1-1) getting the nod for the Colorado Rockies.

Ranger Suarez (6.0 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 3 K) picked up the win in the Phillies’ 7-3 victory over the Rockies yesterday. Bryce Harper led the way offensively, going 3-for-4 with a triple. Ryan Feltner (5.0 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 7 K) took the loss for the Rockies.

Here’s everything you need to get ready for Thursday’s Phillies vs. Rockies action.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies Odds and Betting Lines

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

  • Favorite: Phillies (-199, bet $199 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Rockies (+169, bet $100 to win $169)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Phillies Stats and Trends

Phillies Betting Records

  • This season, the Phillies have been favored 15 times and won eight, or 53.3%, of those games.
  • Philadelphia is 3-1 this season when entering a game favored by -199 or more on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 66.6% chance of a victory for the Phillies.
  • Games involving Philadelphia have gone over the total set by bookmakers in nine of 19 chances this season.
  • The Phillies are 9-10-0 against the spread in their 19 chances this season.

Zack Wheeler (Phillies Probable Starter)

  • The Phillies will hand the ball to Wheeler (0-3) for his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in five innings against the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • The 31-year-old has an ERA of 8.53, 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .309 in three games this season.
  • The Rockies rank 11th in MLB with 79 runs scored this season. They have a .264 batting average this campaign with 20 home runs (fifth in the league).

Phillies Batting Stats

  • The Phillies have hit 18 homers this season, which ranks 10th in the league.
  • Fueled by 60 extra-base hits, the Phillies rank third in MLB with a .420 slugging percentage this season.
  • Philadelphia’s .261 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking third in MLB.
  • The Phillies have scored 89 runs this season, which ranks fifth in MLB.
  • Philadelphia is among the best in the league at getting on base, ranking seventh with an OBP of .327.
  • The Phillies rank 18th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.4 whiffs per contest.

Rockies Stats and Trends

Rockies Betting Records

  • The Rockies have been chosen as underdogs in 14 games this year and have walked away with the win eight times (57.1%) in those games.
  • This year, Colorado has won one of three games when listed as at least +169 or worse on the moneyline.
  • Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Rockies have a 37.2% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Colorado and its opponents have gone over the total this season in eight of their 18 opportunities.
  • The Rockies have an against the spread mark of 9-9-0 in 18 games with a line this season.

Austin Gomber (Rockies Probable Starter)

  • Gomber (1-1 with a 4.20 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched) makes the start for the Rockies, his fourth of the season.
  • In his most recent appearance on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, the lefty went six scoreless innings while surrendering four hits.
  • The 28-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.20, with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season. Opposing hitters have a .271 batting average against him.
  • Gomber is trying to record his second quality start of the year in this game.
  • Gomber will try to pick up his second matchup of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages 5.0 innings per appearance.
  • The opposing Phillies offense has the third-ranked slugging percentage (.420) and ranks 10th in home runs hit (18) in all of MLB. They have a collective .261 batting average, and are first in the league with 164 total hits and fifth in MLB play scoring 89 runs.

Rockies Batting Stats

  • The Rockies are fifth in MLB action with 20 home runs. They average 1.1 per game.
  • So far this season, the Rockies rank second in the league with a .426 slugging percentage.
  • Colorado’s .264 batting average is second-best in the league.
  • The Rockies score the 11th-most runs in baseball (79 total, 4.4 per game).
  • Colorado’s .328 on-base percentage ranks sixth-best in baseball.
  • The Rockies strike out 7.7 times per game to rank fifth in the league.

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Phillies vs. Rockies: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Thursday, April 28, 2022
  • Game Time: 1:05 PM ET
  • Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Rocky Mountain
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers odds, tips and betting trends

The Minnesota Twins (10-8) will host the Detroit Tigers (6-11), Thursday at 1:10 PM ET, with the Twins on a six-game winning streak. The Tigers are an underdog (+120 moneyline odds) when they square off against the Twins (-140). The matchup on the …

The Minnesota Twins (10-8) will host the Detroit Tigers (6-11), Thursday at 1:10 PM ET, with the Twins on a six-game winning streak.

The Tigers are an underdog (+120 moneyline odds) when they square off against the Twins (-140). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Minnesota Twins looking to Bailey Ober (1-1), and Tarik Skubal (1-1) taking the ball for the Detroit Tigers.

Joe Ryan (7.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 9 K) was credited with the win in the Twins’ 5-0 victory over the Tigers yesterday. Max Kepler led the way offensively, going 2-for-3 with two home runs and two RBI. Michael Pineda (5.0 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 2 K) was handed the loss for the Tigers.

Here is everything you need to get ready for Thursday’s Twins vs. Tigers contest.

Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 5:05 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Twins (-140, bet $140 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Tigers (+120, bet $100 to win $120)
  • Over/under: 7

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Twins Stats and Trends

Twins Betting Records

  • This season, the Twins have been favored 10 times and won six of those games.
  • Minnesota has been at least a -140 moneyline favorite five times this season and won each of those games.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 58.3% chance of a victory for the Twins.
  • Minnesota and its opponents have hit the over in six of their 18 games with a total this season.
  • The Twins have an ATS record of 8-10-0 in 18 games with a spread this season.

Bailey Ober (Twins Probable Starter)

  • The Twins’ Ober (1-1) will make his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw five innings against the Chicago White Sox, giving up one earned run while allowing five hits.
  • The 26-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 2.81 ERA, 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .220.
  • Ober has three starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • The Tigers have scored 57 runs this season, which ranks 25th in MLB. They are batting .223 for the campaign with eight home runs, 29th in the league.

Twins Batting Stats

  • The Twins’ 20 home runs rank fifth in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 44 extra-base hits, the Twins rank 16th in MLB with a .368 slugging percentage this season.
  • Minnesota has a team batting average of .219 this season, which ranks 21st among MLB teams.
  • The Twins rank 17th in the league with 68 total runs scored this season.
  • Minnesota has an OBP of .310 this season, which ranks 13th in MLB.
  • The Twins rank 19th with an average of 9.0 strikeouts per game.

Tigers Stats and Trends

Tigers Betting Records

  • The Tigers have been victorious in five, or 35.7%, of the 14 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Detroit has a win-loss record of 1-6 when favored by +120 or worse by oddsmakers this year.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Tigers have a 45.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Contests with Detroit have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in six of 17 chances this season.
  • In 17 games with a line this season, the Tigers have a mark of 7-10-0 against the spread.

Tarik Skubal (Tigers Probable Starter)

  • Skubal (1-1) takes the mound first for the Tigers in his fourth start of the season. He’s put together a 2.30 ERA in 15 2/3 innings pitched, with 16 strikeouts.
  • The left-hander’s last time out was on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies, when he tossed six scoreless innings while giving up five hits.
  • Over three games this season, the 25-year-old has a 2.30 ERA and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .258 to opposing batters.
  • Skubal is looking to pick up his second quality start of the year.
  • Skubal will look to last five or more innings for his third straight start. He’s averaging 5.1 innings per outing.
  • He will face a Twins offense that ranks 21st in the league with 125 total hits (on a .219 batting average). The team also slugs a collective .368 (16th in the league) with 20 total home runs (fifth in MLB action).

Tigers Batting Stats

  • The Tigers have hit the second-fewest home runs in MLB action this season (eight).
  • So far this year, the Tigers are slugging .317, the fifth-lowest average in baseball.
  • Detroit’s .223 batting average ranks 20th in the league.
  • The offense for the Tigers is the No. 25 offense in baseball scoring 3.4 runs per game (57 total runs).
  • Detroit’s .306 on-base percentage ranks 15th in the league.
  • The Tigers strike out 8.8 times per game to rank 11th in the league.

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Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres odds, tips and betting trends

On Thursday, the San Diego Padres (12-7) are visiting the Cincinnati Reds (3-15), at 12:35 PM ET, in the final game of a three-game set. The Reds are favored (-114) in an expected evenly matched game against the Padres (-104). The Cincinnati Reds …

On Thursday, the San Diego Padres (12-7) are visiting the Cincinnati Reds (3-15), at 12:35 PM ET, in the final game of a three-game set.

The Reds are favored (-114) in an expected evenly matched game against the Padres (-104). The Cincinnati Reds will give the start to Tyler Mahle (1-2, 4.30 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Padres will counter with Nick Martinez (0-2, 4.30).

Yesterday, the Padres picked up an 8-5 win over the Reds, with MacKenzie Gore (5.0 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 10 K) earning the win for the Padres. Jurickson Profar finished 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive showing. Vladimir Gutierrez (4.0 IP, 6 R, 5 H, 2 K) was handed the loss for the Reds.

To prepare for this Reds vs. Padres showdown, here’s everything you need to get ready for Thursday’s MLB action.

Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Reds (-114, bet $114 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Padres (-104, bet $104 to win $100)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Reds Stats and Trends

Reds Betting Records

  • The Reds have been favored in three games this season, but they have failed to win any of those contests.
  • Cincinnati has played as a favorite of -114 or more twice this season and lost both games.
  • The Reds have a 53.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • So far this season, Cincinnati and its opponents have hit the over in nine of their 18 games with a total.
  • In 18 games with a spread this season, the Reds are 5-13-0 ATS.

Tyler Mahle (Reds Probable Starter)

  • The Reds will hand the ball to Mahle (1-2) for his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • The 27-year-old has pitched in four games this season with an ERA of 6.88, a 2.111 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.706.
  • The Padres rank eighth in MLB with 84 runs scored this season. They have a .228 batting average this campaign with 17 home runs (12th in the league).

Reds Batting Stats

  • The Reds have hit 12 homers this season, which ranks 24th in the league.
  • Hitters for the Reds combine to rank 29th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .302 this season.
  • Cincinnati has a team batting average of just .195 this season, which ranks 29th among MLB teams.
  • The Reds have scored 54 runs (just 3.0 per game) this season, which ranks 28th in MLB.
  • Cincinnati has an on-base percentage of .268 this season, which ranks 29th in the league.
  • The Reds are one of the least disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking 28th with an average of 9.6 strikeouts per game.

Padres Stats and Trends

Padres Betting Records

  • The Padres have been victorious in two of the six contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This year, San Diego has won two of six games when listed as at least -104 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Padres have a 51% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • San Diego’s games have gone over the total in seven of their 19 opportunities.
  • In 19 games with a line this season, the Padres have a mark of 12-7-0 against the spread.

Nick Martinez (Padres Probable Starter)

  • Martinez (0-2) takes the mound first for the Padres in his fourth start of the season. He has a 4.30 ERA in 14 2/3 innings pitched, with 13 strikeouts.
  • The righty last appeared on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when he tossed 4 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up four hits.
  • The 31-year-old has a 4.30 ERA and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings during three games this season, while giving up a batting average of .291 to opposing hitters.
  • Martínez has pitched five or more innings in a game two times this season entering this outing.
  • The opposing Reds offense has a collective .195 batting average, and is 28th in the league with 111 total hits and 28th in MLB action with 54 runs scored. They have the 29th-ranked slugging percentage (.302) and are 24th in all of MLB with 12 home runs.

Padres Batting Stats

  • The Padres rank 12th in MLB action with 17 total home runs.
  • This season, the Padres are 15th in the league, slugging .372.
  • San Diego has the 17th-ranked batting average in the league (.228).
  • The Padres score the eighth-most runs in baseball (84 total, 4.4 per game).
  • San Diego’s .323 on-base percentage is ninth-best in the league.
  • The Padres strike out 8.7 times per game, the No. 23 average in the league.

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Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals odds, tips and betting trends

The Washington Nationals (6-14) take on the Miami Marlins (9-8), who will be attempting to extend a four-game winning run, Thursday at 1:05 PM ET, at Nationals Park. The Marlins are favored away from home (-156) versus the Nationals (+135). The …

The Washington Nationals (6-14) take on the Miami Marlins (9-8), who will be attempting to extend a four-game winning run, Thursday at 1:05 PM ET, at Nationals Park.

The Marlins are favored away from home (-156) versus the Nationals (+135). The starting pitchers are Trevor Rogers (0-3) for the Miami Marlins, and Patrick Corbin (0-3) for the Washington Nationals.

The Marlins beat the Nationals 2-1 yesterday, with Pablo Lopez getting the win (6.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 6 K) and Jesus Aguilar leading the way offensively (going 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI). Erick Fedde (4.2 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 5 K) took the loss for the Nationals.

Get ready for the Marlins vs. Nationals with what you need to know about Thursday’s game.

Miami Marlins vs. Washington Nationals Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Marlins (-156, bet $156 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Nationals (+135, bet $100 to win $135)
  • Over/under: 8

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Marlins Stats and Trends

Marlins Betting Records

  • The Marlins have entered the game as favorites seven times this season and won five of those games.
  • Miami has not entered a game this season as a bigger favorite on the moneyline than the -156 odds on them winning this game.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 60.9% chance of a victory for the Marlins.
  • Games involving Miami have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in six of 17 chances this season.
  • The Marlins have an ATS record of 10-7-0 in 17 games with a spread this season.

Trevor Rogers (Marlins Probable Starter)

  • The Marlins will send Rogers (0-3) to the mound for his fourth start this season.
  • The left-hander gave up no earned runs in five innings pitched on Friday in his last outing, a matchup with the Atlanta Braves.
  • The 24-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 6.94 ERA, 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .304.
  • The Nationals rank 22nd in MLB with a .218 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks 27th in the league (.311) and 11 home runs.

Marlins Batting Stats

  • The Marlins have hit 14 homers this season, which ranks 21st in the league.
  • Hitters for the Marlins combine for a team rank 14th of in the majors with a .376 team slugging percentage.
  • Miami has a team batting average of .237 this season, which ranks 11th among MLB teams.
  • The Marlins have scored the 19th-most runs in the league this season with 66 (3.9 per game).
  • Miami has an on-base percentage of .324 this season, which ranks eighth in the league.
  • The Marlins rank 22nd with an average of 9.6 strikeouts per game.

Nationals Stats and Trends

Nationals Betting Records

  • The Nationals have been victorious in four, or 26.7%, of the 15 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This year, Washington has won two of six games when listed as at least +135 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 42.6% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in seven of their 20 opportunities.
  • The Nationals have an against the spread record of 6-14-0 in 20 games with a line this season.

Patrick Corbin (Nationals Probable Starter)

  • Corbin (0-3) takes the mound first for the Nationals in his fifth start of the season. He has an 11.20 ERA in 13 2/3 innings pitched, with 15 strikeouts.
  • The left-hander last appeared on Friday against the San Francisco Giants, when he threw 1 2/3 innings, allowing seven earned runs while giving up seven hits.
  • The 32-year-old has an ERA of 11.20, with 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season. Opponents have a .381 batting average against him.
  • Corbin has pitched five or more innings in a game one time this season heading into this outing.
  • The opposing Marlins offense has the 14th-ranked slugging percentage (.376) and ranks 21st in home runs hit (14) in all of MLB. They have a collective .237 batting average, and are 18th in the league with 134 total hits and 19th in MLB action scoring 66 runs.

Nationals Batting Stats

  • The Nationals average 0.6 home runs per game to rank 25th in baseball with 11 total home runs .
  • So far this year, the Nationals are slugging .311, the fourth-lowest average in the league.
  • Washington has the 22nd-ranked batting average in the majors (.218).
  • The Nationals score the 20th-most runs in baseball (65 total, 3.3 per game).
  • Washington is 22nd in the league with a .289 on-base percentage.
  • The Nationals strike out 7.8 times per game to rank 15th in the league.

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

The Milwaukee Brewers (11-7) and Pittsburgh Pirates (8-9) will meet on Thursday at PNC Park, starting at 12:35 PM ET. The Brewers are favored (-170 moneyline odds to win) when they visit the Pirates (+147). The starting pitchers are Freddy Peralta …

The Milwaukee Brewers (11-7) and Pittsburgh Pirates (8-9) will meet on Thursday at PNC Park, starting at 12:35 PM ET.

The Brewers are favored (-170 moneyline odds to win) when they visit the Pirates (+147). The starting pitchers are Freddy Peralta (0-1) for the Milwaukee Brewers, and Jose Quintana (0-1) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Here’s everything you need to prepare for Thursday’s Brewers vs. Pirates contest.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Brewers (-170, bet $170 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+147, bet $100 to win $147)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Brewers Stats and Trends

Brewers Betting Records

  • The Brewers have won nine, or 60%, of the 15 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Milwaukee has a record of 5-2 when favored by -170 or more by bookmakers this season.
  • The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 63% chance of a victory for the Brewers.
  • So far this season, Milwaukee and its opponents have hit the over in five of their 18 games with a total.
  • The Brewers are 8-10-0 against the spread in their 18 chances this season.

Freddy Peralta (Brewers Probable Starter)

  • Peralta (0-1) will take the mound for the Brewers, his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in five innings pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.
  • The 25-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 7.50, a 2 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.750.
  • The Pirates have scored 65 runs this season, which ranks 20th in MLB. They have 136 hits, 17th in baseball, with 11 home runs (25th in the league).

Brewers Batting Stats

  • The Brewers have hit 14 homers this season, which ranks 21st in the league.
  • The offense for the Brewers has a slugging percentage of .342 this season, 22nd in MLB.
  • Milwaukee has a team batting average of .211 this season, which ranks 24th among MLB teams.
  • The Brewers have scored 68 runs (3.8 per game) this season, which ranks 17th in MLB.
  • Milwaukee has the 24th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.283).
  • The Brewers rank 16th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.7 whiffs per contest.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have been victorious in six, or 42.9%, of the 14 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Pittsburgh has been victorious two times in six chances when named as an underdog of at least +147 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 40.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Pittsburgh and their opponents have hit the over in six of their 17 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • In 17 games with a line this season, the Pirates have a mark of 9-8-0 against the spread.

José Quintana (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Quintana (0-1) takes the mound first for the Pirates in his fourth start of the season. He’s put together a 3.86 ERA in 14 innings pitched, with eight strikeouts.
  • His most recent time out came on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, when the left-hander tossed 4 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • The 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.86, with 5.1 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season. Opponents have a .255 batting average against him.
  • Quintana has put up one start this campaign that he pitched five or more innings.
  • The opposing Brewers offense has the 22nd-ranked slugging percentage (.342) and ranks 21st in home runs hit (14) in all of MLB. They have a collective .211 batting average, and are 24th in the league with 121 total hits and 17th in MLB action scoring 68 runs.

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates average 0.6 home runs per game to rank 25th in MLB action with 11 total home runs .
  • This season, the Pirates are 18th in baseball with a .355 slugging percentage.
  • Pittsburgh’s .240 batting average is 10th-best in the league.
  • The offense for the Pirates is the No. 20 offense in MLB play scoring 3.8 runs per game (65 total runs).
  • Pittsburgh’s .306 on-base percentage is 15th in the league.
  • The Pirates’ 8.9 strikeouts per game rank 14th in baseball.

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Brewers vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Thursday, April 28, 2022
  • Game Time: 12:35 PM ET
  • Stadium: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals odds, tips and betting trends

In the final game of a three-game set at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Kansas City Royals (6-10) take on the Chicago White Sox (7-10), Thursday at 2:10 PM ET. The White Sox are favored (-175 on the moneyline to win) when they square off against the …

In the final game of a three-game set at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Kansas City Royals (6-10) take on the Chicago White Sox (7-10), Thursday at 2:10 PM ET.

The White Sox are favored (-175 on the moneyline to win) when they square off against the Royals (+151). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Chicago White Sox looking to Michael Kopech, and Brad Keller (0-2) taking the ball for the Kansas City Royals.

Yesterday, the White Sox picked up a 7-3 victory over the Royals, with Bennett Sousa (0.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) registering the win for the White Sox. Andrew Vaughn finished 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI to lead the offensive showing. Collin Snider (0.2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Royals.

Here is everything you need to get ready for Thursday’s White Sox vs. Royals contest.

Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: White Sox (-175, bet $175 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Royals (+151, bet $100 to win $151)
  • Over/under: 7

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White Sox Stats and Trends

White Sox Betting Records

  • This season, the White Sox have been favored 13 times and won seven, or 53.8%, of those games.
  • Chicago has played as a favorite of -175 or more once this season and won that game.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 63.6% chance of a victory for the White Sox.
  • Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in nine of their 18 games with a total this season.
  • In 18 games with a spread this season, the White Sox are 6-12-0 ATS.

Michael Kopech (White Sox Probable Starter)

  • The White Sox will hand the ball to Kopech (0-0) for his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he allowed three hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Minnesota Twins.
  • The 25-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a .64 ERA, 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .136.
  • Kopech has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • The Royals are batting .210 this season, 25th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .321 (25th in the league) with 11 home runs.

White Sox Batting Stats

  • The White Sox’s 16 home runs rank 15th in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 42 extra-base hits, the White Sox rank 20th in MLB with a .351 slugging percentage this season.
  • Chicago’s .215 batting average ranks 23rd in the league this season.
  • The White Sox have scored the 25th-most runs in the league this season with 57 (3.4 per game).
  • Chicago has an on-base percentage of .268 this season, which ranks 29th in the league.
  • The White Sox rank fourth in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.6 whiffs per contest.

Royals Stats and Trends

Royals Betting Records

  • The Royals have been victorious in four, or 36.4%, of the 11 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • The Royals have won all of their three games in which they were named as at least a +151 moneyline underdog.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 39.8% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Kansas City and their opponents have hit the over in six of their 16 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Royals have an against the spread record of 8-8-0 in 16 games with a line this season.

Brad Keller (Royals Probable Starter)

  • Keller gets the start for the Royals, his fourth of the season. He is 0-2 with a 2.55 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent time out on Saturday, the righty tossed 4 2/3 innings against the Seattle Mariners, allowing three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • The 26-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.55, with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season. Opponents are hitting .175 against him.
  • Keller is trying to secure his third quality start of the year.
  • Keller will try to pick up his third outing of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages 5.3 innings per appearance.
  • He will match up with a White Sox team that is hitting .215 as a unit (23rd in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .351 (20th in the league) with 16 total home runs (15th in MLB action).
  • This season, the 26-year-old ranks 19th in ERA (2.55), 11th in WHIP (.906), and 41st in K/9 (7.1) among qualifying pitchers.

Royals Batting Stats

  • The Royals are 25th in MLB action with 11 home runs. They average 0.7 per game.
  • So far this season, the Royals’ .321 slugging percentage ranks 25th in the league.
  • Kansas City’s .210 batting average ranks 25th in the league.
  • The Royals score the second-fewest runs in baseball (52 total, 3.3 per game).
  • Kansas City ranks 25th in baseball with a .281 on-base percentage.
  • Royals hitters strike out 7.4 times per game, the fewest strikeouts in baseball.

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

  • Game Day: Thursday, April 28, 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

The St. Louis Cardinals (9-7) will host the Arizona Diamondbacks (8-11), Thursday at 7:45 PM ET, in the opener of a four-game series. The Diamondbacks are road favorites (+148) versus the Cardinals (-173). The starting pitchers are Dakota Hudson …

The St. Louis Cardinals (9-7) will host the Arizona Diamondbacks (8-11), Thursday at 7:45 PM ET, in the opener of a four-game series.

The Diamondbacks are road favorites (+148) versus the Cardinals (-173). The starting pitchers are Dakota Hudson (1-1) for the St. Louis Cardinals, and Humberto Castellanos (1-0) for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Ahead of this Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks showdown, here is everything you need to prepare for Thursday’s MLB action.

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

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  • Favorite: Cardinals (-173, bet $173 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Diamondbacks (+148, bet $100 to win $148)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Cardinals Stats and Trends

Cardinals Betting Records

  • The Cardinals have entered the game as favorites seven times this season and won five of those games.
  • St. Louis has played as a favorite of -173 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 63.4% chance of a victory for the Cardinals.
  • St. Louis and its opponents have hit the over in six of their 16 games with a total this season.
  • The Cardinals are 9-7-0 against the spread in their 16 chances this season.

Dakota Hudson (Cardinals Probable Starter)

  • Hudson (1-1) will take the mound for the Cardinals, his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings against the Cincinnati Reds while allowing two hits.
  • The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.95, a 1.667 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.171 in three games this season.
  • The Diamondbacks rank 25th in MLB with 57 runs scored this season. They have a .178 batting average this campaign with 17 home runs (12th in the league).

Cardinals Batting Stats

  • The Cardinals’ 13 home runs rank 22nd in Major League Baseball.
  • The offense for the Cardinals has a slugging percentage of .347 this season, 21st in MLB.
  • St. Louis ranks 19th in MLB with a .226 team batting average.
  • The Cardinals rank 23rd in the league with 62 total runs scored this season.
  • St. Louis has an on-base percentage of .308 this season, which ranks 15th in the league.
  • The Cardinals are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking third with an average of 8.1 strikeouts per game.

Diamondbacks Stats and Trends

Diamondbacks Betting Records

  • The Diamondbacks have come away with 10 wins in the 21 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Arizona has been victorious four times in eight chances when named as an underdog of at least +148 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Diamondbacks have a 40.3% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Arizona and their opponents have hit the over in four of their 21 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Diamondbacks are 13-8-0 against the spread in their 21 games that had a posted line this season.

Humberto Castellanos (Diamondbacks Probable Starter)

  • The Diamondbacks will look to Castellanos (1-0) to open the game and make his third start this season.
  • In his last appearance on Sunday, the right-hander threw 5 2/3 innings against the New York Mets, giving up two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • In four games this season, he has put up a 3.00 ERA and averages 6 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .238 against him.
  • Castellanos has pitched five or more innings in a game one time this year heading into this outing.
  • The opposing Cardinals offense has the 21st-ranked slugging percentage (.347) and ranks 22nd in home runs hit (13) in all of MLB. They have a collective .226 batting average, and are 24th in the league with 120 total hits and 23rd in MLB play scoring 62 runs.

Diamondbacks Batting Stats

  • The Diamondbacks are 12th in baseball with 17 home runs. They average 0.9 per game.
  • So far this season, the Diamondbacks are slugging .307, the third-lowest average in the league.
  • Arizona’s .178 batting average ranks last in the league.
  • The offense for the Diamondbacks is the No. 25 offense in MLB play scoring three runs per game (57 total runs).
  • Arizona ranks 28th in baseball with a .273 on-base percentage.
  • Diamondbacks hitters strike out 9.2 times per game, the most in the league.

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