MLB Picks September 5: Dodgers and Giants Clash in NL West

The MLB season is down to the final few weeks and every series, every game is of vital importance to the playoff push. There is a full slate of games for September 5 with the Dodgers and Giants headlining the action.

Los Angeles Dodgers versus San Francisco Giants

The Dodgers are tied with the Giants on top in the NL West. This is a battle for the division and perhaps a playoff preview. Los Angeles is “burning hot” versus “ice cold up” on the Team Strength Oscillator and have a +24 to +2 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Walker Buehler is set to pitch for the Dodgers and the Giants haven’t decided on their starting pitcher. The Scores Predictor gives the Dodgers a blowout win by a 10-2 margin with 46 percent confidence. The Totals Predictor shows both teams have been trending well under the line lately. Go with the Dodgers to win and continue to roll but avoid the over/under since the Totals Predictor and Scores Predictor are on opposite sides of the line.

Cleveland Indians versus Boston Red Sox

The Indians come in 2nd in the AL Central and the Red Sox are 3rd in the AL East. Both teams are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator and the Indians have a +25 to +16 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator. Zach Plesac is scheduled to pitch for the Indians and Nick Pivetta is set to take the ball for the Red Sox. Plesac is 9-4 with a 4.49 ERA and Pivetta is 9-7 with a 4.67 ERA. Both pitchers have been solid bets, coming in at +$344 and +$244, respectively. The Scores Predictor gives the Red Sox a 6-5 margin of win with 40 percent confidence. The Totals Predictor indicates that both teams have been trending “over”.  Place the bet on the Indians in road upset and go with “over” the line.

St. Louis Cardinals versus Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers come in 10 games out in front in the NL Central and 12 1/2 games ahead of the Cardinals. They have a +29 to +21 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and both teams are “average” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Jon Lester is scheduled to start on the mound for the Cardinals and Corbin Burnes is set to pitch for the Cardinals. Lester is 5-6 with a 5.05 ERA and +$150 on the Pitcher Profit Oscillator, while Burnes is 9-4 with a 2.27 ERA and +$81. The Scores Predictor shows the Brewers with a comfortable 7-4 win with 53 percent confidence. The Totals Predictor indicates both teams have been in games trending well under the line. Bet “under” and the Brewers to win and cover.

Atlanta Braves versus Colorado Rockies

The Braves are trying to hold off the Phillies in the NL East and the Rockies are 24 games out in the NL West. Neither team is playing particularly well lately, coming in at “ice cold up” and “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Rockies have a +22 to +7 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Charlie Morton is set to pitch for the Braves and Austin Gomber is scheduled to get the ball for the Rockies. Morton is 12-5 with a 3.52 ERA and -$460 on the Pitcher Profit Oscillator. Gomber is 9-9 with a 4.53 ERA and -$274. The Totals Predictor shows both teams playing in games trending “under” the line recently, but the Scores Predictor shows a higher scoring game with the Braves winning 10-5 with 48 percent confidence. I think the Braves come away with the win, but avoid the “over/under” bet in this one.

Houston Astros versus San Diego Padres

Houston enters on top in the AL West and the Padres are 3rd in the NL West. Houston has a +18 to +17 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator, while both teams are “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Luis Garcia and Chris Paddack are the scheduled starting pitchers. Garcia is 10-6 with a 3.23 ERA and +$272 on the Pitcher Profit Oscillator. Paddack has a 7-6 record and 4.98 ERA and +4186. The Scores Predictor gives the Astros a 4-2 edge with 58 percent confidence. The Totals Predictor also indicates the teams are trending “under” the line. This is a great game to bet “under and fo the Astros to get a road win.

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