The 2021 Major League Baseball season has gotten off to a fast start. Major storylines have started to develop, and it’s great having fans back in the stadiums.
Betting on baseball is not easy to do, especially this early in the season. Teams are still trying to figure some things out, and hitters are looking to find their rhythm.
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On Saturday, we are focusing on underdogs that will be looking to pick up surprising wins. With a full slate of MLB games, there are plenty of matchups to focus on.
Here are three underdogs to consider betting Saturday in Major League Baseball.
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Preview
Pittsburgh and Chicago will meet up for the fifth time already this season. Chicago has won three of the first four meetings, but all of the games have been close.
The Pirates are just 1-6 on the year, but they have played better than their record. Mitch Keller starts for Pittsburgh on Saturday night, and he can shut down an opposing lineup.
Chicago is the worst hitting team in baseball through the first week of the season. The Cubs have plenty of big names in their lineup, but they just struggle to string hits together.
Picking the Pirates to win is not usually a good play, but it is on Saturday night. Pittsburgh will find a way to win a low-scoring game at home over the Chicago Cubs.
Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals Preview
Brewers vs. Cardinals Predictions
The Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals will meet up for game two of their weekend series. St. Louis won the series opener by a score of 3-1, but it was a tight contest throughout.
The Cardinals are slight favorites in this game, but these teams are both very evenly matched. The winner of the Central Division will likely be either the Brewers and Cardinals in 2021.
Adrian Hauser starts for Milwaukee, while Carlos Martinez takes the ball for the Cardinals. Both pitchers struggled in their first outings, and that could lead to a high-scoring affair on Saturday.
Nolan Arenado has been great for the Cardinals to begin this season, but the St. Louis lineup still has many holes. Milwaukee has one of the best lineups in the National League, and it is due for a big game.
The Brewers also have a huge edge in bullpen strength, and getting an early lead will be key. Look for Milwaukee to find just enough offense to take control and beat the Cardinals in St. Louis.
Oakland Athletics at Houston Astros Preview
Athletics vs. Astros Predictions
Heading into play on Friday night, the Houston Astros have dominated the Oakland Athletics this season. Houston went 5-0 to start this season against Oakland, and that doesn’t sit well with this Athletics team, which finally broke through with a win on Friday.
The Astros have been pounding the ball to begin the 2021 season, but they will cool off. Oakland has struggled to get outs, but that pitching staff is capable of turning it around.
These teams are evenly matched, and the law of averages will eventually help Oakland recover. Look for the Athletics to win on Saturday, as this is an underdog worth betting on.
