The 2021 MLB season is two weeks old, and there have been some great games along the way. Betting trends have already been set, especially when it comes to which teams can score some runs.
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Handicapping MLB winners can be tricky, and that’s why it’s worth it to focus on total runs at ties. This article will focus on three overs to bet Friday in MLB.
A quick reminder that betting the over/under is a bet on the total number of runs scored in each game. Don’t worry about which team will win these games, but look for plenty of runs to be scored.
Atlanta Braves at Chicago Cubs Over/Under Pick
Braves vs. Cubs Betting Report
Best Bet: Over 7.5 Runs
The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series on Friday at Wrigley Field. The weather in Chicago is starting to get nicer, and that means plenty of offense at the Friendly Confines.
The Atlanta Braves have an offense that is good enough to score in any type of weather. Chicago has been a horrible offensive team, but they have a lineup that can hit some home runs.
Chicago will send Zach Davies to the mound on Friday, and he has an ERA of 11.05. Davies doesn’t have an overpowering fastball, and that could be a big issue.
Ronald Acuna Jr. has been on an absolute tear of late, and he will be a factor in this series. Atlanta has the ability to score five runs in any one inning.
The over/under line of 7.5 is simply too low for this game, and the Cubs will help push it over. Take the over 7.5 runs Friday at Wrigley Field.
Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres Over/Under Pick
Dodgers vs. Padres Betting Report
Best Bet: Over 8 Runs
Two World Series favorites meet up on Friday for a highly anticipated matchup. The Dodgers and Padres are both absolutely loaded on offense, but both teams can pitch as well.
It will be Walker Buehler and Ryan Weathers taking the mound on Friday night. Buehler has been almost unhittable this season, but the Padres lineup is absolutely loaded.
Both of these teams will be focused on this matchup, and this will be fun to watch. Even with great pitchers on the mound, it will be the offenses that lead the way.
There will be some home runs hit in this game, and there will be at least nine runs scored.
Cleveland Indians at Cincinnati Reds Over/Under Pick
Indians vs. Reds Betting Report
Best Bet: Over 9 Runs
Ohio rivals, Cleveland and Cincinnati, meet up on Friday night to kick off a three-game series. Both teams have been much better than projected this season, and this will make for an entertaining battle.
The Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati is one of the best hitter’s park in baseball. Look for both teams to take advantage of the friendly conditions this weekend.
Cleveland has trouble scoring at teams, but this team has some power. Cleveland has been great on offense, and they will score a ton of runs.
It is going to take at least five runs to win the opening game of this series. Betting the over 9.0 runs is the right play.
