Baseball Handicapping Articles

2024 Chicago White Sox Predictions with World Series Odds and Season Win Total Picks
by Ryan Cobbett - 2/19/2024

Want to talk about a team in disarray? Let’s talk about the Chicago White Sox. There are issues up and down the roster and up and down the organization. The team has no managing backbone, and very few players on the roster possess the ability to be part of a winning culture. Last season, the White Sox would go on to finish 40 games below .500 with a 61-101 record and a 2nd-to-last-place finish, five games ahead of the Royals.

2024 Toronto Blue Jays Predictions with World Series Odds and Season Win Total Picks
by Ryan Cobbett - 2/17/2024

The Toronto Blue Jays fell one win short of 90, finishing with an 89-73 record en route to securing the final AL Wild Card spot in the playoffs. They fell to the Minnesota Twins in their only two playoff games, leading to an early exit. They did finish 10 games over .500 on the road, which was a key part of their making the playoffs last 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.

2024 Tampa Bay Rays Predictions with World Series Odds and Season Win Total Picks
by Ryan Cobbett - 2/15/2024

After an historic start to the season, the Rays would go on to a 99-63 record before being swept by the eventual World Champion Texas Rangers in the Wild Card Series. Tampa Bay had one of the most complete teams in the MLB last season, with both the offense and pitching ranking in the top five.

2024 New York Yankees Predictions with World Series Odds and Season Win Total Picks
by Ryan Cobbett - 2/15/2024

The New York Yankees turned in a disappointing season a year ago after an 82-80 record and missing the playoffs by seven games. The offense severely underperformed, and depth became a big issue for a Yankees team that struggled to stay healthy and consistent all year. The Yankees had just two players reach 150 games played on the year and had only three total players amass over 115 games. It didn’t help that the Yankees committed 95 errors last season, 6th most in the league.

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.

2024 Baltimore Orioles Predictions with World Series Odds and Season Win Total Picks
by Ryan Cobbett - 2/13/2024

Last year, the Baltimore Orioles went on a Cinderella like run in the regular season thanks to multiple breakout performances and emergence of their loaded farm system. The Orioles would finish the regular season with the second-best record in baseball at 101-61 and claimed the 1-Seed in the playoffs. All of that just to be swept by the eventual World Series Champions.

2024 Boston Red Sox Predictions with World Series Odds and Season Win Total Picks
by Ryan Cobbett - 2/13/2024

There is only one word to describe how the Boston Red Sox season went a year ago… disastrous. They have now finished in the basement of the AL East in back-to-back seasons. They would finish 11 games behind division foe Toronto Blue Jays for the last wild card spot and finished six games below .500 and posted a -4-run differential on the campaign.

2024 MLB Season Win Totals Predictions
by Ryan Cobbett - 1/31/2024

Baseball is… almost back. We are just weeks away from players reporting to their Spring Training facilities and just about eight weeks away from Opening Day. We have had a lot of noise this offseason, mainly around the Los Angeles Dodgers reeling in two Japanese phenoms in Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani. Not only that, but the Yankees acquired Juan Soto and signed Marcus Stroman in an attempt to return to relevancy. As we near the start of the season, it is time to take a look at future odds for win totals and division, league, and World Series winners.

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.

MLB Team Totals Betting: Advice and Handicapping
by Matt Jacob - 6/26/2023

Have you ever handicapped a Major League Baseball matchup and loved a particular side but hated the price oddsmakers were offering? If you’ve been an MLB bettor for more than a minute, the answer undoubtedly is “yes”. For decades, bettors who faced such a conundrum essentially were limited to two choices — make the bet at less-than-ideal odds or pass. Now? There are multiple ways to wager on baseball beyond the traditional sides and totals.

MLB Handicapping: Most Profitable Ballparks for Totals Bettors
by Matt Jacob - 6/23/2023

Among the many elements of baseball that set it apart from all other sports is the fact that no two ballparks are alike. While every NFL field, NBA court, NHL rink and soccer pitch has uniform dimensions, each MLB stadium has its own personality. These unique characteristics — from outfield depths to wall heights to the amount of space allocated for foul territory — lead many venues to be labeled as “hitter’s parks” and “pitcher’s parks”.

MLB Handicapping: Most Profitable Starting Pitchers in 2023
by Matt Jacob - 6/21/2023

There are plenty of recognizable names near the top of the Cy Young Award odds boards for both leagues — names like Clayton Kershaw, Zack Wheeler, Spencer Strider, Gerrit Cole and Shohei Ohtani. Two names you won’t find among the favorites to take home the top pitching prize in the National League and American League? Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer and Arizona Diamondbacks southpaw Tommy Henry.