Baseball Handicapping Articles

Season Total Props and Predictions for Ronald Acuna and Michael Harris of the Atlanta Braves
by Mike Allen - 3/15/2024

I will spare you my sob story as an Atlanta Braves fan, because you already know it. This team has fallen and failed about as fast as possible in the postseason over the past two years. The regular season, however, was a lot of fun. If I wasn't watching Ronald Acuna become the first player to hit 40 home runs and steal 70 bases in a season, I was squinting upward at what I think is Michael Harris's ceiling, but I don't know.

Shohei Ohtani Predictions for 2024: Season Stats Props Odds
by Mike Allen - 3/14/2024

We are now only a couple of weeks away from MLB Opening Day 2024. There are new landing spots for several of baseball's biggest stars, but none have been nearly as noteworthy as the Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of Shohei Ohtani. I imagine the move was pretty seamless for the Japanese superstar, as the drive up the 5 from Orange County to Dodgers Stadium is only 30 miles. The two-way player signed the largest contract in the history of sports, $700 million for 10 years.

Season Total Props and Predictions for Aaron Judge and Juan Soto of the New York Yankees
by Mike Allen - 3/14/2024

The lineup for the New York Yankees is bringing back memories of the 1961 team with Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, and Roger Maris. I'm not that old, but I can't tell you how many times I have heard my dad rattle off every player and stat line from that era. I was surprised but rooted hard for Aaron Judge to break Roger Maris’s (Let’s call it a team record) of 61 home runs. He said he didn’t think Judge was on any performance enhancers because he may be the best athletic specimen to ever hit in the Majors.

2024 MLB Best Bets for Season Leaders Props
by Mike Allen - 3/5/2024

The 2024 MLB regular season is rapidly approaching. We used to wait until April for Opening Day, but Major League Baseball has moved it up to the March 28. That is just three weeks from the time of this writing. So, of course, we already know who will finish the regular season as the home run leader or stolen base leader. I wish we did know, but one advantage of picking and betting on a baseball future this early is that these might be the best odds we see all year.

MLB Playoff Teams for 2024: Yes and No Props Predictions
by Mike Allen - 3/5/2024

As we progress through MLB’s 2024 Spring Training, it’s only natural we go right ahead with predicting which teams will make the postseason and those who we think will fall a bit short. There were some surprises last year, including the Florida Marlins somehow making it in and the high-expectation San Diego Padres staying home in October.

MLB Betting Advice: Pitchers to Avoid in 2024
by Joey House - 2/29/2024

Knowing which pitchers are unlikely to duplicate their previous success can be just as profitable as finding the hidden gems. As baseball strategies have evolved, starting pitchers are going shorter and shorter into games, which elevates the need to have a good grasp of a team's bullpen capabilities.

2024 Oakland Athletics Predictions with World Series Odds and Season Win Total Picks
by Ryan Cobbett - 2/28/2024

Oakland participated in one of the worst seasons in the history of the MLB in 2023. The team won just 50 games on their way to a 50-112 record while averaging an attendance of just over 10,000. The front office is in shambles with no clear plans, not even for relocating. The roster, though young, has no star power and is well on their way to another disappointing showing. And if the 62 games below .500 wasn’t enough to tell you how bad this team was, they actually performed four games better than their expected record of 46-116. There was a six-game gap between the basement dwellers and the 56-win Kansas City Royals.

Expert MLB Handicapping for Starting Pitchers and Bounce Back Seasons
by Joey House - 2/26/2024

One of the more intriguing endeavors for analysts is trying to forecast which pitchers struggled the year before but are poised for a bounce-back season. There can be great value found early in the season for those of you who did your due diligence in the cold, winter months. However, in case you neglected to sift through the hundreds of players and their statistics, Doc's has you covered, as our handicappers and research department have been doing all of that work, and more.

MLB Futures Predictions for MVP, Cy Young
by Mike Allen - 2/23/2024

Spring Training is officially underway for Major League Baseball. So, naturally, it’s time to get way ahead of ourselves and bet on the potential winner or two for baseball’s biggest regular season awards. Today, we have betting odds on the AL and NL MVP as well as the Cy Young Award winner for each league.

2024 MLB Home Run Leader Odds and Expert Betting Picks
by Matt Zitt - 2/20/2024

New York Yankees super star Aaron Judge is the favorite to lead Major League Baseball in home runs for the 2024 season. Behind him are a few familiar names, including the reigning home run king Matt Olson, 2019 leader Pete Alonso, and two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani. Olson’s title in 2023 was the NL’s first since 2019, and there has not been a back-to-back winner since Jose Bautista accomplished that feat in 2010 and 2011. Doc’s Sports will look at the current betting odds to emerge as baseball’s home run king for the upcoming season.

MLB Division Winners Predictions with Odds and Expert Betting Picks
by Mike Allen - 2/16/2024

Major League Baseball's first Spring Training game is now just a week away. I am absolutely elated, especially as an Atlanta Braves fan. It's been a long offseason after losing to the Philadelphia Phillies the same way for the second year in a row. You might be surprised to see the betting odds on the winner of the NL East, though, as the Braves are substantial betting favorites at (-290) to win the division. I guess this is reassuring, but I’m not completely sold.

MLB AL and NL MVP Odds and Expert Predictions
by Matt Zitt - 2/15/2024

MLB squads are heading to Florida and Arizona for Spring Training, and it is never too early to look at MVP odds for the upcoming regular season. The 2023 campaign brought fans two monster MVP Award-winners in Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr. Both look like strong contenders again, with an opportunity to become back-to-back winners since Miguel Cabrera accomplished that feat in 2013. The American League is wide open after the two-way sensation made the jump to the National League. It is also not a guarantee Ohtani wins this year’s race due to being limited to only a DH role after arm surgery. Doc’s Sports will break down some of the best bets for the AL and NL MVP races.

Series Betting Odds and Predictions for NLCS and ALCS
by Mike Allen - 10/13/2023

I hope you haven't been procrastinating to bet on the MLB Playoffs, because, just like that, both the Wild Card and Divisional rounds are in the books. We are only 10 days into the postseason, and are already looking at the betting odds for both the National and American League Championship Series.

Marlins vs Phillies Series Picks: Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Mike Allen - 10/2/2023

I don't know your favorite team in this year's MLB Playoffs, but I will tell you this. You don't want to play the Philadelphia Phillies. I understand that the secret is out about them by now. They have been playing as well -- if not better -- than any other team in the league for months.

Rangers vs Rays Series Picks: Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Mike Allen - 10/2/2023

At this point, it's likely you've already felt that nip in the air a couple of times. Saying farewell to Summer is always hard, but let's be honest. You have to admit that 162 games is a lot! Don’t get me wrong. It’s been a great year as an Atlanta Braves and Ronald Acuna Jr. fan. The MLB regular season truly is a marathon. It’s now in the rearview, though, and the playoffs are getting started immediately.

2023 MLB Hits Leader Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Mike Allen - 8/31/2023

As the temperature across the country ever so slightly simmers down, the respective races for the pennant in Major League Baseball have commenced. Four of the six divisions are still up for grabs. Teams are also competing for home-field advantage in the playoffs.

MLB Odds to Make the Playoffs with a Best Bet
by Joey House - 8/21/2023

As the "Boys of Summer" finish up the month of August, they enter the home stretch of the arduous baseball season. While some divisions already have the winner practically guaranteed (the East and West divisions in the NL), thanks to the expanded 12-game playoff format, there is still plenty of excitement and intrigue as to who will get into the postseason and get a chance to play in the Fall Classic.

MLB Betting Advice: Hot and Cold Teams for Wagering 8/4/2023
by Joey House - 8/4/2023

As summer churns on at a record-high pace, we take a look at some baseball teams who have been hot in their own right, as well as some teams who still need to thaw out because their performances have been so ice-cold. Luckily, Docs have been monitoring both ends of the spectrum and can give you expert analysis of who to follow and who to fade.

MLB Betting Odds and Picks for Division Winners
by Mike Allen - 8/2/2023

The Major League Baseball trade deadline of August 1 has come and gone. And, honestly, it was a bit anti-climactic. We all thought Shohei Ohtani would get shipped off to another city or worse, to make the Los Angeles Dodgers the favorite to win the World Series. We believed the Cubs would sell Marcus Stroman and Cody Bellinger… but, no. They think they have a shot at the playoffs, but I'm not buying.

What are MLB Baseball Picks: A Comprehensive Guide
by Joey House - 7/31/2023

Baseball, the beloved pastime of our nation, has captured the hearts of fans for generations. As sports wagering continues its expansion across the USA, an exhilarating pursuit has emerged—making baseball picks. These picks can come from many sources, such as baseball analysts, professional handicappers, and even passionate followers. For many, betting on baseball is about money. But for some, it's an outlet for their competitive juices that haven't stopped flowing since their athletic days. There's a feeling of triumph when they hit a 3-team parlay or a 6-unit-sized bet comparable to winning a big game.