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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Houston Astros at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions
The Houston Astros (54-35) and the LA Dodgers (56-34) wrap up a 3-game interleague series at Dodger Stadium Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET ( Free Game of the Day). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Astros vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Astros lead 2-0 The Astros blasted the Dodgers 18-1 in Friday's series opener, and Houston clinched the series victory with a 6-4 win as moderate underdogs (+145) Saturday as the Over (9) cashed. Houston has picked up 5 victories in the past 6 meetings in this series, with the Over going 5-2 in the previous 7 meetings dating back to June 24, 2023. In Saturday's victory, 3B Isaac Paredes went 2-for-4 from the leadoff spot, 2B Jose Altuve added a 1-for-4 effort with a triple and a run scored, and C Yainer Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, his 11th of the season. The Dodgers saw SS Mookie Betts go 2-for-5 with a double and a solo homer, while 3B Miguel Rojas ended up 2-for-2 with a 2-run homer, a walk and 3 RBIs. Astros at Dodgers projected starters RHP Ryan Gusto vs. RHP Emmet Sheehan Gusto (5-3, 4.90 ERA) makes his 12th start and 19th appearance. The rookie has a 1.49 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 64 1/3 innings. Sheehan (0-0, 2.25 ERA) makes his second start. He allowed 1 earned run on 3 hits and no walks with 6 K's in 4 innings in his debut, a 4-3 home victory over the San Diego Padres June 18. Win your fantasy baseball league with For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers full-season subscriptions. Sign up today and start winning! Astros at Dodgers odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:59 a.m. ET. Astros at Dodgers picks and predictions Dodgers 5, Astros 4 Moneyline The Dodgers (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that's way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. Betting LA in a multi-leg parlay or with a boost/promo isn't a bad play, but backing such a heavy favorite straight up -- especially against a team that's already won the first 2 games of the series -- is definitely not recommended. PASS. Run line/Against the spread ASTROS +1.5 (-135) is worth playing lightly if you want a little insurance and just can't bring yourself to pick Houston straight up. The starting pitching situation for the Astros is a little shaky in this finale, but Sheehan doesn't exactly give bettors a ton of confidence, either. Over/Under AVOID. I expect the total to come down right on the number, so shy away from the total, and focus on the run line. However, if you absolutely, positively have to bet on the total, going lightly on the Over 9 (-120) is worth a look. The total has gone high in each of the first 2 in this series, with Houston outscoring LA 24-5. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @danieledobish on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Baltimore Orioles at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions
The Baltimore Orioles (37-49) and the Atlanta Braves (39-47) open a 3-game interleague series at Truist Park Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network / Free Game of the Day). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Orioles vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; Orioles won 2-1 in 2024 The Orioles limp in with consecutive losses to the Texas Rangers Tuesday and Wednesday by a combined score of 16-2. The Orioles pitching staff has been banged around for 6 or more runs in 3 straight games and 7 of the previous 8 outings. There weren't a ton of bright spots last time out, as the O's were held to just 5 total hits. SS Gunnar Henderson had a double in 4 at-bats, but he also struck out 3 times. The Braves dropped an interleague series to the visiting Los Angeles Angels earlier this week, and Atlanta has lost or split each of the past 4 series since sweeping the New York Mets at home June 17-19. The Braves are just 2-6 in the past 8 games. Braves 1B Matt Olson has hit safely in 10 consecutive games, including a grand slam in Wednesday's game against the Angels. He has raised his average from .250 to .267 as a result of the 10-game run just since June 22. Orioles at Braves projected starters RHP Charlie Morton vs. RHP Spencer Strider Morton (4-7, 5.63 ERA) makes his 13th start and 19th appearance. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 72 innings. Strider (3-6, 3.86 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 through 49 innings. Win your fantasy baseball league with For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers full-season subscriptions. Sign up today and start winning! Orioles at Braves odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:01 p.m. ET. Orioles at Braves picks and predictions Braves 6, Orioles 2 Moneyline The BRAVES (-185) are a little on the pricey side at home, but they're a decent play against old friend Morton. The right-handed veteran has struggled this season, and he surrendered 12 homers last season at Truist Park as a member of the Braves. While Atlanta hasn't exactly lit the world afire lately, Baltimore has actually been a bit worse. With Strider on the hill, Atlanta has a good chance to get off on the right foot in this interleague set. Run line/Against the spread If you're less conservative, BRAVES -1.5 (+115) could offer better value at plus-money. The Orioles are, inexplicably, 5-1 in Morton's last 6 starts, so proceed with caution. However, he has been mostly a disaster on the road and was very giving at Truist Park last season as a member of the Braves. Look for Atlanta to get to him early. In fact, betting BRAVES -0.5 (-130) – FIRST 5 INNINGS is also a recommended play. Over/Under UNDER 8.5 (+100) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best. The O's have cashed the Under in 5 of the past 7 games on the road, while plating just 2 total runs in the past 2 games. For the Braves, the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games, while cashing low in each of Strider's past 3 starts at home. Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @danieledobish on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
USA Today
03-06-2025
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- USA Today
Minnesota Twins at A's odds, picks and predictions
Minnesota Twins at A's odds, picks and predictions The Minnesota Twins (31-27) and the A's (23-37) open a 4-game set Monday. First pitch from Sutter Health Park in Sacramento is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET ( Free Game of the Day). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Twins vs. A's odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; Twins won 6-1 last year The Twins are coming off a 2-1 series loss at the Seattle Mariners, wrapping up the set with a 2-1 setback as +111 underdogs Sunday with the Under (7.5) cashing. CF Harrison Bader tied the game with a ninth-inning sac fly to score 2B Kody Clemens Sunday, but Mariners LF Randy Arozarena walked it off with an RBI single in the bottom half. The A's were swept in 4 games at the Toronto Blue Jays despite scoring a total of 18 runs over the last 3 contests. They lost 8-4 as +223 underdogs in the Sunday finale with the Over (8) hitting. The A's had an 81.8% win probability, according to ESPN Analytics, leading 4-2 in the top of the eighth inning Sunday -- but allowed 6 runs in the bottom of the frame. Twins at A's projected starters RHP Joe Ryan vs. RHP Luis Severino Ryan (5-2, 2.57 ERA) makes his 11th start and 12th appearance. He has a 0.83 WHIP, 1.3 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 through 63 innings. Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 4-2 victory at Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday 2025 road stats: 3-1, 2.31 ERA (35 IP, 9 ER), 0.86 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 in 6 starts 2024 vs. A's: 1 home start (June 13), win, 7 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 6-2 victory Career vs. A's: 1-0, 3.65 ERA (12 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 8 HH, 4 BB, 12 K in 2 starts Severino (1-4, 3.89 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 71 2/3 innings. Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER (2 R), 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 5-3 defeat at Houston Astros Wednesday 2025 home stats: 0-4, 6.20 ERA (40 2/3 IP, 28 ER), 1.45 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 7 starts 2024 vs. Twins: 1 home start (July 31), loss, 3 IP, 6 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 8-3 defeat Career vs. Twins (regular season): 0-2, 7.71 ERA (11 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 15 H, 3 BB, 10 K in 3 starts Win your fantasy baseball league with For decades, BHQ has been helping players just like you win! BHQ offers full-season subscriptions. Sign up today and start winning! Twins at A's odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:20 p.m. ET. Moneyline (ML) : Twins -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | A's +135 (bet $100 to win $135) : Twins -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | A's +135 (bet $100 to win $135) Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS) : Twins -1.5 (+100) | A's +1.5 (-120) : Twins -1.5 (+100) | A's +1.5 (-120) Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -130 | U: +100) Twins at A's picks and predictions Prediction Twins 6, A's 5 MINNESOTA (-160) has won each of Ryan's last 4 outings, while the A's have lost Severino's last 4 starts. The edge in starting pitching should be too much for the A's to overcome -- especially given they've lost 17 of their last 18 games. BET TWINS (-160). The A's +1.5 (-120) will probably cover the run line, but they're a tough team to trust right now -- 5 of their last 6 games have resulted in losses by 2 or more runs. PASS on the run line. The A's have allowed 8 or more runs in 5 of their last 6 games, going 5-0-1 to the Over. The Twins, meanwhile, have hit the Over in 2 of their last 3 contests. Severino has struggled at home this season, posting a 6.20 ERA at Sutter Health Park, and the Over has gone 3-1-1 in his last 5 starts overall. Although Ryan has allowed 1 earned run or fewer in 8 of his 11 appearances, the Over remains the preferred play with Minnesota facing Severino and a struggling A's bullpen. BET OVER 9 (-130). Play our free daily Pick'em Challenge and win! Play now! For more sports betting picks and tips, check out and BetFTW. Follow @corey_a_scott on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
