Cubs at Padres Betting Analysis
A fascinating early-season series takes place at Petco Park.
The Padres have been on a roll at home, while the Cubs are playing solid ball away from Wrigley Field.
When considering world series odds, both teams show potential. However, they likely need more consistency to improve their standing in these odds and be seen as true contenders.
This is a three-game series and starts Monday with a matchup between Jameson Taillon and Dylan Cease. If you are looking for a game to bet on the MLB the Cubs could make for an interesting underdog play.
Taillon is 1-1 in three starts with 14 strikeouts in 16.1 innings. His ERA of 6.06 would be a concern. But he is a far better pitcher than his ERA.
For San Diego, Cease is also 1-1, but he has an ERA of almost eight, and that is why the Cubs look like they could be a strong ‘dog play’ when you look at the MLB odds on the game.
Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees Betting Analysis
Familiar foes meet in the Bronx as the New York Yankees host the Kansas City Royals. These teams faced each other in the ALDS. The Yankees won the series in four games, but the fact that the Royals made the postseason showed vast improvement.
The MLB lines no doubt will favor the Bronx Bombers. After the entire Torpedo Bat explosion against the Brewers, the Yankees’ hitters have cooled.
The teams come into the series playing similar baseball, floating around the .500 mark.
This could be the perfect spot to check out the Prop Builder on BetUS for home runs and extra-base hits for the Yankee bats, especially Aaron Judge.
Atlanta Braves at Toronto Blue Jays Betting Analysis
The most disappointing team in MLB to start the season has to be the Atlanta Braves. They were expected to be a menace in the NL East and have just done damage to themselves.
The Braves lost their first eight games on the road and now visit Vlad Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays.
Spencer Schwellenbach pitches against Chris Bassitt on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Bassitt is striking out more than one batter per inning.
The 24-year-old Schwellenback is also averaging about a strikeout per inning. If you are looking for a play outside moneyline, or ATS, give a go for the under in the totals market.
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- F5 Moneyline – If the Braves F5 Moneyline is -150 against the Cubs, the bet wins if the Braves are leading after five innings. If the score is tied or the Cubs are ahead, the bet loses.
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- F5 Over/Under – If the F5 total for Dodgers vs. Phillies is 4.5, an Over bet wins if 5+ runs are scored in the first five innings, while an Under bet wins if 4 or fewer runs are scored.
MLB History & Its Impact on Betting
Major League Baseball (MLB) has been the gold standard of professional baseball since its official formation in 1903. With 162 games per season, MLB offers more betting opportunities than any other major sport.
Betting on baseball dates back to the early 20th century, evolving from simple moneyline wagers to today’s run lines, player props, and live betting markets.
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