Top Major League Baseball Betting Angles

Written by:
C Costigan
Published on:
Aug/20/2010

 

As we head into the latter part of August, the pennant races continue to take shape. The series that expects to get the most attention and betting action at Sportsbook.com takes place in St. Louis as two playoff contenders play a three game series.

The host Cardinals are currently 3.5 games behind the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central and two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the wildcard race. Meanwhile, the Giants are six off the pace in the NL West and one game back in the wildcard race.

Now, here’s a look at some of the top betting trends for this weekend’s MLB action. Find more trends at Sportsbook.com.

ATLANTA at CHICAGO CUBS

CHICAGO CUBS are 12-30 (-15.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%) in the second half of the last 2 seasons.  The average score was CHICAGO CUBS 3.8, OPPONENT 5.5 - (Rating = 1*)

NY METS at PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH is 5-31 (-22.7 Units) against the money line vs. a good bullpen whose ERA is 3.75 or better this season.  The average score was PITTSBURGH 2.8, OPPONENT 6.1 - (Rating = 4*)

WASHINGTON at PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA is 13-2 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in home games vs. teams whose hitters strike out 7 or more times/game in the second half of this season.  The average score was PHILADELPHIA 5.7, OPPONENT 3.9 - (Rating = 1*)

HOUSTON at FLORIDA

FLORIDA is 6-14 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .315 or worse over the last 2 seasons.  The average score was FLORIDA 4.1, OPPONENT 4.8 - (Rating = 2*)

SAN DIEGO at MILWAUKEE

SAN DIEGO is 22-5 (+16.4 Units) against the money line against NL Central opponents this season.  The average score was SAN DIEGO 4.6, OPPONENT 2.1 - (Rating = 3*)

SAN FRANCISCO at ST LOUIS

SAN FRANCISCO is 24-10 UNDER (+12.1 Units) vs. a good bullpen whose ERA is 3.75 or better this season.  The average score was SAN FRANCISCO 3.0, OPPONENT 3.2 - (Rating = 2*)

COLORADO at ARIZONA

ARIZONA is 46-28 OVER (+16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.  The average score was ARIZONA 4.7, OPPONENT 5.5 - (Rating = 2*)

CINCINNATI at LA DODGERS

LA DODGERS are 21-30 (-12.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%) this season.  The average score was LA DODGERS 3.9, OPPONENT 4.2 - (Rating = 1*)

SEATTLE at NY YANKEES

SEATTLE is 4-18 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in road games vs. a good bullpen whose ERA is 3.75 or better this season.  The average score was SEATTLE 2.6, OPPONENT 5.0 - (Rating = 1*)

TEXAS at BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE is 33-17 UNDER (+13.5 Units) vs. teams outscoring opp by 0.5 or more runs/game this season.  The average score was BALTIMORE 3.3, OPPONENT 4.7 - (Rating = 2*)

CLEVELAND at DETROIT

DETROIT is 16-30 (-21.2 Units) against the money line vs. an AL team with a batting average of .260 or worse in the second half of the last 2 seasons.  The average score was DETROIT 3.7, OPPONENT 5.0 - (Rating = 2*)

TORONTO at BOSTON

TORONTO is 32-26 (+10.7 Units) against the money line vs. AL teams allowing 4.7 or less runs/game on the season this season.  The average score was TORONTO 4.7, OPPONENT 4.8 - (Rating = 1*)

LA ANGELS at MINNESOTA

MINNESOTA is 40-24 (+14.4 Units) against the money line vs. AL teams allowing 4.7 or less runs/game this season.  The average score was MINNESOTA 4.7, OPPONENT 4.1 - (Rating = 1*)

CHI WHITE SOX at KANSAS CITY

CHI WHITE SOX are 22-13 OVER (+8.6 Units) vs. terrible power teams - averaging 0.75 or less HR's/game this season.  The average score was CHI WHITE SOX 4.9, OPPONENT 4.0 - (Rating = 1*)

TAMPA BAY at OAKLAND

TAMPA BAY is 11-24 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games vs. a good bullpen that converts on 75%+ of their save opportunities over the last 2 seasons.  The average score was TAMPA BAY 4.1, OPPONENT 4.9 - (Rating = 2*)

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