The Major League Baseball season is underway and there is a full slate of games on Sunday, April 17. Divisional matchups have begun with the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners headlining the action.
Houston Astros versus Seattle Mariners
In this AL West battle, the Houston Astros face the Seattle Mariners in the final game of a weekend series. Jose Urquidy is scheduled to pitch for Houston and Seattle has yet to name their starter. Houston has a +25 to +6 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “average” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Note that the teams have combined to be in games “under” the line in six of their last eight games combined. Urquidy is a solid bet at +471 on the Pitcher Profit Oscillator. The Score Predictor has Houston by a 6-1 margin with 62 percent confidence. I like Houston to win and cover but avoid the over/under.
Philadelphia Phillies versus Miami Marlins
The Phillies head to Florida to face the Marlins in the final game of the series. Zack Wheeler is set to pitch for the Phillies and Elieser Hernandez will take the ball for the Marlins. The Phillies have a +19 to 0 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator. Wheeler is a more profitable bet at +290 versus -621 on the Pitcher Profit Oscillator. The Phillies are “average down” versus “dead” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Note that the Marlins have been involved in games “under” the line in all four games this season. The Score Predictor sees the Phillies in a blowout 7-0 win with 80 percent confidence. I like the Phillies but avoid the over/under bet.
St. Louis Cardinals versus Milwaukee Brewers
In this NL Central battle, both teams enter “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Cardinals have a +14 to +13 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator. Dakota Hudson is set to pitch for the Cardinals and the Brewers are undecided on their starting pitcher. Hudson is a great bet at +985 on the Pitcher Profit Oscillator. The Score Predictor has the Cardinals by an 8-7 score with 68 percent confidence. Note that the teams have been involved in games “over” the line in five of their combined nine games this season. I like the Cardinals in a game “over” the line.
Los Angeles Angels versus Texas Rangers
In another AL West clash, the Angels head to Texas to face the Rangers. The teams have been heading in opposite directions early this season with the Angels “burning hot” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Los Angeles has a +16 to +6 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Jose Suarez will take the mound for the Angels versus Martin Perez for the Rangers. Both pitchers have been poor bets at -676 and -990 on the Pitcher Profit Oscillator. The Score Predictor likes Los Angeles by the score of 11-6 with 82 percent confidence. I also like the Angels on the road in a game going “over” the line.
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