The midpoint of the MLB season is nearly upon us, and teams are looking to finish strong heading into the All-Star break. There are ten games scheduled for July 7. I will examine four top games from the day, with the Dodgers at the Brewers as my headline matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers versus Milwaukee Brewers
The Dodgers are posting the top record in the league, while the Brewers are second in the National League West. Los Angeles is “burning hot” versus “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +24 to +9 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The teams have been involved in games evenly “under” and “over” the line over the last 12 games, with a score prediction of 8-4 in favor of the Dodgers, at 64 percent confidence. The Dodgers post one of the best scoring differentials in the league at +100, and the Brewers are at +59. The Brewers are 27-17 at home, and the Dodgers are 23-18 on the road. The Dodgers are 9-1 over the last ten, and I like their hot streak to continue. Go with the Dodgers but pass on the “over/under” bet.
Tampa Bay Rays versus Detroit Tigers
The Tigers come in with the best record in the American League, while the Rays are just a game back in the tight American League East. Detroit is “average down” versus “ice cold up” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +18 to +7 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The teams are trending in games on opposite sides of the “over/under” line, and they have a combined scoring differential of +168. The Tigers are 30-14 at home and the Rays are 20-14 on the road. Tampa Bay won two of three against Detroit last month with a combined total of 45 runs in the series. The Tigers are more stable at +21 to +3 on the Team Volatility Oscillator. I like the Tigers are home in a game “over” the line.
Cleveland Guardians versus Houston Astros
Here’s a matchup with teams trending in opposite directions. The Guardians are “dead” after losing seven consecutive games, and the Astros are “average” after going 4-2 over the last six. The teams are trending in games on opposite sides of the “over/under” line with a score prediction of 7-2 in favor of Houston with nearly 80 percent confidence. The Astros are 32-14 at home, but the Guardians are five games under .500 at 20-25 on the road. Houston also has a decided scoring differential edge of +48 to -52. Tanner Bibee is scheduled to pitch for the Guardians. He is 4-9 with a 4.20 ERA and -$146 on the Pitcher Profit Oscil.lator. The Astros won two of three earlier this season in Cleveland with a combined run total of 20 in the series. I like the Astros at home in a game “under” the line.
Philadelphia Phillies versus San Francisco Giants
The Phillies are sitting on top of the National League East, while the Giants are third in the National League West. Both teams are “average up” on the Team Strength Oscillator, but the Giants are +20 to +16 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The teams have been involved in games on opposite sides of the “over/under” line. The Giants are 25-17 at home, while the Phillies are a solid 23-21 on the road. The Phillies are among the most consistent teams in the league regarding their favorite/underdog status. The Phillies have a slight edge in scoring differential at +52 to +30. The Giants will likely be a home favorite and go with them in a game “under” the line.
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