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While we should never place a wager based solely on the home plate umpire, knowing who is behind the plate can be an added filter when investing in MLB totals. Many umpires have tendencies that can be exploited given the right match up, weather and park.

In general, umpires with a tight strike zone are over-friendly while umps with large strike zones are beneficial to unders. MLB uses a 4 man umpiring crew for every series and usually the assignments aren’t announced until a few hours before the first game of a new series. After the first ...

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Baseball predictions: July 21-23 – Texas Rangers versus Tampa Bay Rays

Texas Rangers versus Tampa Bay Rays

This match up appears far more lopsided on paper according to the direction of the two teams. The Rangers are +11 and declining on the Power Ranking Indicator, while the Rays are at an impressive +25. The wide margin continues according to the MLB Strength Indicator, as the Rangers come in at -0.96 and ice cold versus the Rays at +5.52 and hot. Neither team is in the top 10 on the Volatility Oscillator, making neither team a stable pick as a favorite or underdog.

Examining the pitching match ups:

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Baseball predictions: July 21-23 – St. Louis Cardinals versus Chicago Cubs

St. Louis Cardinals versus Chicago Cubs

Examining this match up, I see two competitively matched teams. Neither teams is in the top 10 in the Team Volatility Oscillator, so betting strictly according to favorite or underdog is not wise here. Looking at the Power Ranking Indicator, the Cardinals are at +19 and climbing, while the Cubs are holding steady at +24. While both teams fall in the negative in the MLB Strength Oscillator, the Cardinals hold a slight advantage at -8.6, while the Cubs are at -11.09.

Looking at the pitching match ups:

July 21: Carlos ...