Yesterday’s games brought edge-of-your-seat type of action with a couple of extra-innings walk off endings. It really is an exciting second half in the majors. Below are five games that are the best baseball games to bet on today.
Tonight’s game is going to be odd for the Boston Red Sox’s Joe Kelly. Kelly will make his first start for his new team in the stadium he called home for most of the first three seasons of his career against his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals, in the first game of a three-game interleague set.
Also happening tonight is the continuation of the Freeway Series between Los Angeles teams, Angels and Dodgers. You can read the full preview of that game here.
[sc:MLBArticles ]MLB Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees (7:05 PM ET)
Line: Detroit Tigers (-130) at New York Yankees (+120); total: 9.0 – see all MLB lines
[sc:MLB240banner ]After David Price helped the Tigers win on his debut start, Justin Verlander (10-9, 4.66 ERA) pitches tonight in search of his first win at the Bronx since 2007. The Tigers, though, are coming off a 4-3 win last night against the Yankees, and are now 4-1 in their last five games. For the record, the Yankees are 6-0 in Verlander’s combined last six starts in the old and new Yankee Stadium.
Writer’s prediction: The Yankees beat Verlander and Tigers again.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays (7:07 PM ET)
Line: Baltimore Orioles (-110) at Toronto Blue Jays (EVEN); total: 9.0 – see all MLB lines
The Orioles have now won three in a row after pounding Toronto last night, 9-3. With a five game lead ahead of Toronto, Baltimore starts Wei-Yin-Chen (12-3, 3.76 ERA), who’s also on a streak of his own. Chen is 5-0 with a 2.53 ERA over his last five starts. Pitching against Baltimore’s smoking offense, which has scored 16 runs in the last two games, is Drew Hutchison (7-9, 4.62 ERA). The Blue Jays have won in the right-hander’s last two starts.
Writer’s prediction: Baltimore prolongs the Blue Jays’ losing streak with another dominant victory.
San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers (8:10 PM ET)
Line: San Francisco (+131) at Milwaukee Brewers (-141); total: 7.5 – see all MLB lines
Ryan Vogelsong (6-8, 3.88 ERA) was in fine form in his last start against the New York Mets on August 1, surrendering just one run on two hits in a complete game masterpiece as the Giants won 5-1 .
Vogelsong hasn’t given up more than three runs in each of his last seven starts, with six of those games going under. He’ll face the Brewers, who are now 5-0 in their last five home games against San Francisco. They beat the Giants last night, 8-3.
Writer’s prediction: The Giants even series with a win over Milwaukee. Create a betting account now and take lay down some action on your own picks.
Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals (8:00 PM ET)
Line: Boston Red Sox (+128) at St. Louis Cardinals (-138); total: 8.0 – see all MLB lines
Right as Joe Kelly (2-2, 4.37, ERA) makes his very first start as a Red Sox, he’ll pitch against the team that traded him. Since meeting in the World Series last season, Boston is 3-1 in its last four meetings with the Cards. Kelly’s former teammate, Shelby Miller (8-8, 4.14 ERA), goes up against him tonight. The Cardinals have won in Miller’s last two starts, and are 3-0 in their last three home games overall.
Writer’s prediction: The Cardinals defeat Boston.
Los Angeles Angels Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels (10:05 PM ET)
Line: Los Angeles Angels (+128) at Los Angeles Dodgers (-138); total: 8.0 – see all MLB lines
It’s now the Angels turn to host the four-game series, as they start Matt Shoemaker (9-3, 4.09 ERA) against the visiting Dodgers. The Angels are 7-3 in Shoemaker’s last 10 starts. They also own a strong 6-1 record in their last seven home games against the Dodgers. Fresh off a 5-4 win against the Angels last night, the Dodgers venture into their first road games since July 27. Don Mattingly’s crew is 3-0 in its last three games away from Dodger Stadium.
Writer’s prediction: The Angels get the series lead with a victory over the Dodgers.
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