Baseball Handicapping Articles

2021 AL Central Predictions and Expert Betting Advice
by Robert Ferringo - 4/1/2021

This division is still pathetic. I’ve read all kinds of missives about Minnesota’s potential as a World Series sleeper and Chicago’s priming for a return to relevance. It’s all nonsense. The American League Central is by far the most pathetic division in baseball. And winning the worst division in the sport doesn’t make a team a true competitor for the American League crown.

2021 AL East Predictions and Expert Betting Advice
by Robert Ferringo - 3/31/2021

If betting value is what you crave, then I must direct you away from the American League East this MLB betting season. The East is one of the most highly publicized divisions in baseball. New York and Boston are two of the sport’s biggest draws, and Tampa Bay is the defending American League champion. Toronto is also an exciting team full of young, up-and-coming stars and has enjoyed its share of headlines.

2021 Cleveland Indians Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Chris Vasile - 3/29/2021

Since 1995, the Cleveland Indians have been a franchise that has produced mixed results. The Indians earned spots in two World Series in a three-year span between 1995 and 1997 but would ultimately lose out on both of them to the Braves and Marlins, respectively. Since then, the Indians have two appearances in the ALCS (losses) and one World Series appearance, which was also a loss.

Free MLB Picks Thursday 10/1/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/30/2020

The MLB playoffs have been crazy. Everything you know about each team and all the data that you’ve read has played out completely differently. We just saw Shane Bieber and Hyun-Jin Ryu get lit up in their respective games after having incredible seasons. Tread lightly and enjoy the MLB Playoffs. Here are the leans for October 1 in the MLB Playoffs for the NL games as we know we’ll surely have these games played.

Free MLB Picks Wednesday 9/30/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/29/2020

On September 29, we saw four games in the American League playoffs. On September 30, we’ll get baseball all day from 12 p.m. EST to 1 a.m. EST. Playoff baseball feels like March Madness but in late September. We’ll take it. Here are the leans for some of the MLB playoff games for September 29 with confirmed starting pitchers at the time of writing this article.

Free MLB Picks Tuesday 9/29/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/28/2020

The MLB playoffs are here! We’re down to 16 teams in the MLB, and Tuesday features all four games in the AL to start the playoffs. The higher seed in each series will host the lower-seeded teams for all three games in the Wild Card series. Therefore, the Twins, Athletics, Rays, and Indians will all be home for their respective series’. Here are the leans for the first AL Wild Card games in 2020.

Free MLB Picks Saturday 9/26/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/25/2020

In Saturday’s MLB slate, Jacob deGrom looks to solidify his third straight NL Cy Young award, while other players look to put finishing touches on their stats and bring home some shiny new awards. Going into the weekend, there are still many teams that have a chance to make the postseason due to the expanded playoffs this season. This is something we’ve never seen before in the MLB, but it’s something that many baseball fans are going to enjoy shortly. Here are the leans for September 26 in the MLB.

Free MLB Picks Friday 9/25/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/24/2020

We’re seeing less aces and more subpar pitchers as we lead up to the MLB postseason. The subpar pitchers are the pitchers we’ll look to fade before the MLB playoffs begins. Most of the playoff teams won’t be pitching subpar pitchers, and that’s why they’ll be in the playoffs. Here are the leans for September 25 in the MLB.

Free MLB Picks Thursday 9/24/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/23/2020

There are more teams clinching the expanded playoffs! It’s getting real. In a week, we’ll be watching eight MLB playoff games in a single day. That’s going to be extremely exciting and something we’ve never experienced before. Do they have an MLB Grand Slam like the NFL Redzone channel? I’m asking for a friend… Anyway, Thursday’s slate is a bit small, but there are still a couple games with leans I like for Thursday’s slate.

Free MLB Picks Wednesday 9/23/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/22/2020

The MLB postseason is approaching, and teams on the brink of the postseason are aware. There are many games where teams are playing in “must win” situations in order to make the playoffs. However, after watching the Phillies and Mets, just to name a couple teams, it wouldn’t be smart to just bet on teams that “need” a win. That’s just not how this game works. Please be careful in those spots. Here are the leans for September 23.

Free MLB Picks Tuesday 9/22/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/21/2020

As the regular season winds down, finding leans and making picks will get harder in the MLB. Some teams that have clinched the playoffs won’t mind sitting their stars, while teams who are out of the playoff mix will look at potentially playing younger players to get a feel on each player deserving a roster spot for next year. Pick and choose wisely this week. Here are the MLB leans for September 22.

Free MLB Picks Saturday 9/19/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/18/2020

With the expanded 16-team playoffs, we’re starting to see teams clinch playoff spots for the postseason. It’s an exciting time for MLB fans as we’re seeing more teams fight for a playoff spot deeper into the season, with just 10 games left. Usually the remaining 10 games are pointless in 75 percent of games. Not this year. It’s like the playoffs have started earlier. Here are the leans for September 19 in the MLB.

Free MLB Picks Friday 9/18/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/17/2020

We’re heading into the weekend with new matchups to look at. The playoffs are also right around the corner. Some people aren’t going to like the 16-team playoffs, but having multiple teams fighting later in the season is definitely a benefit for baseball fans and the MLB as a whole. Here are the leans for the MLB for September 18.

Free MLB Picks Thursday 9/17/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/16/2020

Thursday’s MLB slate is small as teams travel to their weekend series destinations. There are still some matchups with value, and some intriguing ones to say the least. We’re two weeks away from the MLB postseason. Teams are fighting for their chance at the expanded playoffs. We hope you’re entertained! Here are the leans for Thursday’s MLB slate for September 17.

Free MLB Picks Wednesday 9/16/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/15/2020

Wednesday’s MLB slate has a couple day games, some night games, a potential double-header and plenty of aces taking the mound. What could be better on a Wednesday as we prepare for another week of the NFL and College Football? Here are the leans for September 16 in the MLB.

Free MLB Picks Tuesday 9/15/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/14/2020

We’ve started another week in the MLB. The season has been flying by, and the playoffs are just weeks away. It’s been short, but at least we’ve had a season with plenty of exciting moments like two legitimate no-hitters on the season. Who would’ve expected that? Anyway, here are the leans for September 15 in the MLB.

Free MLB Picks Saturday 9/12/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/11/2020

The Diamondbacks are the first team to officially go under on their projected win total this season. It’s been a disappointing season for the Diamondbacks. What’s even more disappointing is that this team wasted plenty of amazing performances from their ace, Zac Gallen. With Gallen slated to make the start on Saturday, will the D-Backs waste another fantastic outing? Here are the leans for Saturday’s baseball action.

Free MLB Picks Friday 9/11/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/10/2020

Friday’s MLB slate features plenty of new intriguing matchups between many of teams looking to make a run at the playoffs. Then there are other games with teams just trying to figure out who should be on their roster next season. Let the chaos begin! Here are the leans for Friday’s pro baseball action.

Free MLB Picks Thursday 9/10/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/9/2020

The Royals are really struggling with their pitching and will now send Brady Singer to the mound. He has a 1-4 record with a 5.58 ERA along with a 5.13 FIP. Singer is a rookie pitcher with a solid strikeout rate but is walking 3.35 per nine innings and allowing the home run 1.79 times per nine innings.

Free MLB Picks Wednesday 9/9/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 9/8/2020

It truly feels like rivalry week. But then again, every week feels like rivalry week because teams are playing the same teams consistently. That will change after three weeks. Things will be very different in October when playoff time comes around. For now, we’ll worry about Sept. 9 and the card. Let’s enjoy these big division games! Here are the leans for Wednesday’s slate in the MLB.