Baseball Handicapping Articles

2024 World Series Predictions with Betting Odds and Expert Picks
by Mike Allen - 10/22/2024

The October Classic is finally here, and we have the arguably most intriguing and hopefully competitive possible matchup. There is no discussion, however, about which two teams' superstars shine the brightest. He may not be pitching this year, but the Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani is a once-in-a-lifetime type of athlete. Stealing 59 bases while sending 54 balls into the stratosphere has never been done before.

Which MLB Team Finishes the Season With the Best Record?
by Mike Allen - 8/5/2024

It's the 5th of August already. That means we have about two months and 50 games remaining in the MLB regular season. I wish that meant we had a good idea of who'll win the respective pennants and subsequent World Series.

Hot and Cold MLB Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 8/5/2024
by Ryan Cobbett - 8/5/2024

In the first edition of the trends article since the deadline, there are some surprising numbers you may want to track as we enter the final two months of the season. The White Sox are in the midst of a humiliating stretch, while the Diamondbacks are getting hot at the right time. The Astros are scratching and clawing to keep pace with the Mariners, as their depth issues surface, while the Orioles cannot stop hitting homeruns.

Hot and Cold MLB Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 7/29/2024
by Ryan Cobbett - 7/29/2024

One of the most exciting weeks in the regular season is here as the Trade Deadline approaches and teams across the league begin to reshape their roster. The Wild Card races are heating up, with 10 NL teams competing for three available spots, while the AL has five.

MLB End of Season Awards Odds Update with Predictions
by Ryan Cobbett - 6/20/2024

Last week we discussed the MVP and Rookie of the Year, this week is the remaining stand out player awards. For part two of the MLB Award updates, we will see who is favored to win the Cy Young, Manager of the year, Comeback Player of the Year, and Reliever of the Year.

Hot and Cold MLB Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 6/18/2024
by Ryan Cobbett - 6/18/2024

With the start of all the weekday series, let’s take a look at who’s hot and who’s not while addressing a few league notes. As of last Friday, the New York Yankees became the first team in the MLB to reach 50 wins, with the Philadelphia Phillies (48 wins) and Baltimore Orioles (47 wins) on their heels. The AL East is the only interesting division race at the moment, with the Yankees leading the Orioles by 1.5 games.

MLB MVP and Rookie of the Year Updated Odds and Predictions
by Ryan Cobbett - 6/11/2024

In this article we will take a deep dive into the current favorites for the MVP and Rookie of the Year awards in each league. As we enter the dog days of summer, now is a good time to identify hot starts turning into yearlong success, or who drops out with the heat.

Hot and Cold MLB Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 5/31/2024
by Ryan Cobbett - 5/31/2024

It’s time to check in and see which teams are hot or not around the league. As we close the door on the month of May, the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees are at the top of each league’s standings, with the Phillies a half of a game better than the Yankees for the league lead.

2024 MLB Cy Young Award Odds and Predictions for AL and NL
by Joey House - 5/30/2024

As we're in an election year, let's liken the Cy Young Award race to a presidential election. With 50 games played, pitchers in both leagues have begun actively campaigning for the prestigious honor. The competition is fierce, as these pitching stars strive to set themselves apart from the field of deserving candidates. Just like any election, there's an element of unpredictability—a "certainty of uncertainty."

Expert MLB Handicapping Roundup for 5/24/2024
by Ryan Cobbett - 5/24/2024

Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at what has been going on around the league. The Philadelphia Phillies have continued their torrid start to the season and are coming off a series sweep over the defending World Series Champion Texas Rangers. The Mets struggles continue as they are now 15 games out of first place and seven games below .500, and the Cincinnati Reds now find themselves in the NL Central basement as they are 10 games below .500 and are 8.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers.

Hot and Cold MLB Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 5/23/2024
by Ryan Cobbett - 5/23/2024

As we near the end of May and are on summer’s doorstep, we are starting to see some teams maintain their excellent starts, while others begin to fall back to expectations. We are starting to see some separation in the division standings, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seven-game lead over the San Diego Padres being the largest lead, while the Philadelphia Phillies continue their historic run to start the season and have a six-game lead over the Atlanta Braves.

Hot and Cold MLB Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 5/13/2024
by Ryan Cobbett - 5/13/2024

With the new week upon us, it is time to dive into the recent trends going on around the league. The Dodgers, Padres, and Phillies have been hot lately, while the Cardinals and Reds find themselves in massive slumps as we near the midway point in May. The Dodgers lead the MLB with a +74-run differential, while the White Sox sit in the basement with a -90-run differential mark. Kyle Tucker jumped to the top of the league standings in homeruns over the weekend as his 13 bombs leads Marcell Ozuna and Gunnar Henderson by one.

Expert MLB Handicapping Roundup for 5/7/2024
by Ryan Cobbett - 5/7/2024

After a weekend full of intriguing matchups, it is time to get back into news and notes from around the league. The Dodgers pummeled the Braves over the weekend by sweeping the NL powerhouse and sending them to second place in the division. The Phillies have won six straight and now own the best record in baseball, while the Twins have continued to dominate and now sit 2.5 games behind the Guardians in the division standings.

Hot and Cold MLB Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 5/3/2024
by Ryan Cobbett - 5/3/2024

As we begin a new full month of baseball, the storylines are of plenty. Baltimore and New York, along with Atlanta and Philadelphia, project to be involved great divisional races, while the Minnesota Twins have changed course on their season and are now four games over .500. Before we head into the weekend series, let’s dive into some current trends and notes and see where the money is being made.

Expert MLB Handicapping Roundup for 5/1/2024
by Ryan Cobbett - 5/1/2024

We are coming off another incredible night of baseball that saw four of the five best teams in the league take a loss and one that saw the Athletics extend their win streak all the way to three games. The Braves, Dodgers, Yankees, and Guardians combined to go 0-4 last night but had a combined -5 run differential in those games. Jose Abreu was sent back to Spring Training facilities, and Mike Trout, after an MVP caliber start, is now set to have knee surgery and miss ‘extended time.’

Hot and Cold MLB Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 4/26/2024
by Ryan Cobbett - 4/26/2024

What better time to check out some betting trends than before a weekend series? The two best teams in baseball will square off in Atlanta as the Braves host the Guardians, but this is not the only top interleague matchup as the New York Yankees will travel to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers. Two of the MLB’s ERA leaders will face off tonight as Shota Imanaga (0.84 ERA) will share the mound with Kutter Crawford (0.66 ERA).

MLB Props Picks: Expert Handicapping for Friday 4/26/2024
by Matt Zitt - 4/26/2024

Friday features a slate of 14 games, and we have you covered from the mound to the batter’s box. There are usually a ton of MLB player prop bets offered for each and every matchup. We have five bets that we love tonight across the diamond. Doc’s Sports will break them down below. Lines may differ at different sportsbooks.

Expert MLB Handicapping Roundup for 4/23/2024
by Ryan Cobbett - 4/23/2024

As we near the end of the first full month of baseball, there are already many storylines to follow as the 2024 campaign continues to unfold. The Cleveland Guardians are sitting atop the league standings with a 16-6 record and are followed by the Atlanta Braves (15-6) and Baltimore Orioles (15-7). Marcell Ozuna has continued his torrid pace to start the year and leads the MLB in homeruns and RBIs, while Shohei Ohtani leads the league with a .368 AVG and 35 hits. The Boston Red Sox pitching staff have been the best to date as they have a 2.52 ERA and are the only team to not allow more than 60 runs.

Hot and Cold MLB Betting Teams ATS and Over Under 4/18/2024
by Ryan Cobbett - 4/18/2024

As teams near the 20-game mark of the season, we have been given a good enough sample size to see how teams are performing relative to game totals and covers. Though it is still April, getting on trends early in the season can be a nice compliment to your bank account if done correctly. The Chicago Cubs lead the league in covers, going 13-5 against the spread, while no team has been worse than the Miami Marlins, who have covered just six times in 19 games.

MLB Props Picks: Expert Handicapping for Wednesday 4/17/2024
by Matt Zitt - 4/17/2024

It is a full slate of games in Major League Baseball on Wednesday and there are plenty of great props to choose from. The Dodgers and Yankees have good matchups against mediocre pitching, Mike Trout and the Angels are enjoying the Florida weather against the Tampa Bay Rays, and the red-hot Cleveland Guardians will be playing in the historic Fenway Park.