Looking for a leg-up on the baseball betting ledger? Today, we break down five games and lines worth your attention in the bigs.
The Blue Jays have been on a roll in the past few weeks and tonight look to take control of the AL East from the Yankees, who remain in Chicago to face the White Sox. Meanwhile, the struggling Rays and Red Sox try not to stray too far from the division leaders.
With the AL East looking set for another topsy-turvy season, create a betting account now and get into the baseball action tonight with our free picks below.
[sc:MultiSportArticles ]MLB Picks and Predictions for Thursday, May 22, 2014
San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies (3:10 PM ET)
Line: San Francisco Giants (+109) at Colorado Rockies (-119); total: 9.5 – see all MLB lines
Colorado fell 5-1 on Wednesday in the second game of their three-game series vs. the Giants, but expect the Rockies to bounce back behind Jorge De La Rosa (5-3, 4.14 ERA). De La Rosa has a sparkling 2.82 ERA in four home starts, all of which the Rockies have won. Furthermore, Colorado (16-7 at home) hasn’t lost back-to-back home games this season.
Writer’s prediction: The Rockies win straight up.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox (4:05 PM ET)
Line: Toronto Blue Jays (+128) at Boston Red Sox (-138); total: 8.5 – see all MLB lines
Behind the red-hot hitting of Edwin Encarnacion (11 HRs and 21 RBIs in his last 15 games) and the tremendous pitching of Mark Buehrle (4-0, 1.25 ERA on the road), the Blue Jays are in position to sweep the Red Sox in Fenway Park. Toronto is 7-1 in its last eight games, while struggling Boston is 0-5 in its last five home games.
Writer’s prediction: the Blue Jays (+128) complete the sweep of the Red Sox.
Oakland A’s vs. Tampa Bay Rays (4:10 PM ET)
Line: Oakland A’s (-112) at Tampa Bay Rays (+102); total: 7.0 – see all MLB lines
The hottest team in MLB, the Oakland A’s are 11-1 in their last 12 games, and 6-0 in their last six on the road. They aim to make it seven in a row against the ailing Tampa Bay Rays, who’ve lost four straight. Ace Sonny Gray (5-1, 2.10 ERA) takes the mound for the A’s; Oakland is 7-1 in Gray’s last eight starts.
Writer’s prediction: take the A’s (-112) to continue their hot streak in Tampa.
New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox (8:10 PM ET)
Line: New York Yankees (+135) at Chicago White Sox (-150); total 7.5 – see all MLB lines
After three straight road series, the White Sox return home to begin a four-game set with the Yankees. Chris Sale will take the mound for the first time in over a month for the White Sox, who are 6-0 in their last six home games vs. the Yankees. Sale was the starting pitcher in two of those victories.
Writer’s prediction: Sale and the White Sox (-150) cruise at home vs. the Yankees.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres (10:10 PM ET)
Line: Chicago Cubs (+135) at San Diego Padres (-150); total: 7.0 – see all MLB lines
Losers of three straight, the Padres welcome the MLB-worst Cubs to Petco Park. The Cubs themselves haven’t been setting the world on fire, going just 1-5 in their last six home games. Eric Stults (2-4, 4.50 ERA) will be on the mound for the Padres, who are 4-0 in his four home starts.
Writer’s prediction: the Padres -150 end their losing skid vs. the Cubs.
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