Division races are getting more exciting by the day, increasing the thrill to bet on baseball. Below are five games that are the best baseball games to bet on today.
David Price makes his anticipated debut in Detroit Tigers uniform tonight as the team takes on the New York Yankees for the second game of their series. Read a complete preview that game here.
Later in the day, the Los Angeles Dodgers will put on the line their unbeaten streak when Clayton Kershaw is on the mound. Kershaw will face a potent Los Angeles Angels’ side, which is fresh off terrorizing Zack Greinke in the opener.
[sc:MLBArticles ]MLB Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees (7:05 PM ET)
Line: Detroit Tigers (-135) at New York Yankees (+125); total: 7.5 – see all MLB lines
[sc:MLB240banner ]In David Price (11-8, 3.11 ERA), the Tigers are getting a pitcher who’s had substantial success in the Bronx. Dating back to his days as a Tampa Bay Ray, Price is 6-2 with a 3.57 ERA in 12 starts in Yankee Stadium.
The Yankees are trying to sustain their streak, which has kept them within striking distance of division leaders, the Baltimore Orioles. They are 3-0 in their last three games, and are 4-1 in their last five meetings with Detroit.
Writer’s prediction: Price gets off to a good start by leading the Tigers past the Yankees.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays (7:07 PM ET)
Line: Baltimore Orioles (+109) at Toronto Blue Jays (-119); total: 9.0 – see all MLB lines
Baltimore can increase its division lead against the Blue Jays, who are hot on the O’s heels despite losing three straight. Baltimore’s Bud Norris (8-7, 3.69 ERA) steps on the mound tonight to face the team he’s already beaten twice this season. Norris is 2-0 with 1.83 ERA in three starts against Toronto this season. Toronto, on the other hand, will give the ball to Mark Buehrle (11-7, 3.11 ERA). The Blue Jays are 7-3 in his last 10 home starts.
Writer’s prediction: Toronto breaks slump, beats the Orioles.
San Francisco Giants vs. Milwaukee Brewers (8:10 PM ET)
Line: San Francisco (+120) at Milwaukee Brewers (-130); total: 8.0 – see all MLB lines
By taking three of four games of their previous series against the New York Mets, the Giants appeared to have recovered from a disastrous stretch that saw them lose six straight. San Francisco’s Tim Lincecum (9-7, 4.21 ERA) will have the ball tonight, as the Giants take the struggling Brewers.
The Giants are 3-0 in Lincecum’s last three starts at Milwaukee. The Brewers are returning home after a seven-game road trip, where they went 2-5. They are 6-2 in their last eight home games.
Writer’s prediction: The Giants hand Milwaukee a loss.
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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics (10:05 PM ET)
Line: Tampa Bay Rays (+115) at Oakland Athletics (-125); total: 7.5 – see all MLB lines
Jason Hammel (8-9, 3.87 ERA) hasn’t won a game since coming over to the A’s, going 0-4 in four starts for the club. He’ll face Drew Smyly (3-9, 3.93), who’s about to make his first ever start as part of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Athletics are 4-0 in their last four home games against Tampa Bay, while the Rays are 8-2 in their last 10 road games. The Rays haven’t lost consecutive road games in their last 20.
Writer’s prediction: Tampa Bay forces a rubber-match with a win over the A’s.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 PM ET)
Line: Los Angeles Angels (+200) at Los Angeles Dodgers (-240); total: 6.0 – see all MLB lines
The Angels’ offense got to Zack Greinke last night, as they won in the series opener, 5-0. Up next for them is Clayton Kershaw (13-2, 1.71 ERA), who seems to be incapable of losing. The Dodgers are 11-0 in Kershaw’s last 11 starts. With their win in the first game, the Angels improved to 4-1 in their last five road games. They are also 4-1 in Hector Santiago’s (3-7, 3.76 ERA) last five starts overall.
Writer’s prediction: The Angels deals the Dodgers with a rare loss when Kershaw in on the mound.
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