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Astros turn to Peter Lambert in bid for sweep of reeling Marlins A spate of unrelenting injuries to the rotation resulted in 14 different pitchers making starts for the Houston Astros this season, with Ronel Blanco joining that group on Monday when he made his season debut after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Hayden Wesneski, slated to make a rehab start
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With Michael Conforto waiting, Cubs vie to take rubber game from Tigers The Chicago Cubs have been getting instant offense off the bench from Michael Conforto, who hit his MLB-leading fourth pinch-hit home run of the season in an 11-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Conforto is an outfielder by trade but has had to carve out
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Martin Perez returns for Braves, to pitch against Padres Veteran Martin Perez will come off the injured list to take his spot in the starting rotation when the Atlanta Braves host the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. The Padres beat the Braves 8-3 on Tuesday to even the four-game series at a game apiece. San Diego has won four of
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Guardians, Steven Kwan seek third straight win vs. Twins Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan spent the first three months of his season in an offensive morass, batting a career-low .213 while looking nothing like a two-time All-Star at the plate. July has been an entirely different story for him. The Guardians will seek their third straight win over the visiting
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Phillies eager to atone from bases-running blunder vs. Dodgers One night after escaping with a win to even the series at a game apiece, the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in the decisive contest of the set. After dropping a 10-7 decision in Monday’s series opener, the Dodgers notched a 2-1 triumph Tuesday with Max Muncy’s
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Left-handers abound as Rangers take on White Sox The Texas Rangers typically salivate when facing left-handed pitching. On Wednesday night, they’ll take aim against Chicago White Sox southpaw Anthony Kay while trying for a home series win. Texas routed the White Sox 10-0 on Tuesday night, collecting 17 of its season-high 18 hits against lefties. Led by a 4-for-4 effort
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‘Frustrated’ Blue Jays eager to reverse course vs. Rays The Toronto Blue Jays will be out to salvage what they can from a guaranteed losing homestand Wednesday night when they continue their series with the Tampa Bay Rays. The Blue Jays dropped to 1-4 on their seven-game homestand with a 12-2 setback to the Rays on Tuesday. Tampa Bay is
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Angels eye continuing one streak while Cards hope to avoid extending another The St. Louis Cardinals will try to avoid their first five-game losing streak of the season when they finish a six-game road trip with a matchup against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif. St. Louis opened the trip with a 5-4 victory over the
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Ildemaro Vargas, Diamondbacks chase series win vs. A’s Ildemaro Vargas hadn’t forgotten the joyous feeling of getting a walk-off hit, even if it had been nearly seven years since his only other one in the majors. After providing the game-winning single on Tuesday, Vargas will look to help the Arizona Diamondbacks win the series when they host the Athletics on
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. Look for a handicapper with a proven track record of success. Check if they provide detailed past results and are transparent about both wins and losses. Consistent long-term success is a key indicator of reliability.
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Advanced Statistics
Handicappers rely on key stats like FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching), wOBA (Weighted On-Base Average), and BABIP (Batting Average on Balls in Play) to gauge a team or player’s true performance, stripping away the noise of luck or variance.
Starting Pitcher Analysis
The performance of the starting pitcher plays a crucial role in MLB betting. Handicappers look at pitcher splits (home vs. away, day vs. night), recent form, pitch count, and pitch velocity to determine their effectiveness.
Bullpen Strength
MLB games often come down to bullpen performance. Handicappers analyze bullpen ERA, WHIP, fatigue, and the availability of key relievers when assessing a team’s chances late in games.
Line Movement and Public Betting
Observing how betting lines shift and tracking where public money is going can help find value. When the betting line moves contrary to public opinion, it may indicate sharp action, which professional bettors use to spot hidden value.
Recent Trends and Streaks
Hot streaks (both for individual players and teams) can influence betting odds. Handicappers look at recent form and trends to gauge whether they are based on sustainable factors or temporary luck.
MLB Picks Consensus
Some of the most helpful information you’ll gain access too with our premium subscription is MLB consensus data.
Our consensus data is culled from numerous partner sportsbooks, and it helps us identify where the sharp money is betting. Here’s a look at the consensus for a Braves vs Reds game:
As you can see, the Braves are favored by the public to cover the spread. The over/under is a bit closer, with the public slightly favoring the under.
When we get to the moneyline, it’s clear where the sharp money is at. The Braves are favored by both the public and the sharp bettors, making it an optimal wager.
The consensus data is pulled together for each game into charts like the one above, and it’s much easier to see and access than if you were to compile this data yourself. Our proprietary algorithm pulls this data real time, so you can see how the money shifts as games draw near.
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The final element of the SAS membership that MLB bettors can benefit from is the odds and prices on games. When you’re logged in, select Scores and Odds from the menu on the side to access data for all current games.
Houston Astros
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Miami Marlins
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Jul 22, 2026 20:11 EST
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-1.50 +160
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+1.50 -196
o+7.50-125
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u+7.50+105
-108
Moneyline
-102
Texas Rangers
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Chicago White Sox
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Jul 22, 2026 20:06 EST
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+1.50 -189
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-1.50 +155
o+8.50-120
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-110
Moneyline
+100
Chicago Cubs
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Detroit Tigers
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Jul 22, 2026 20:06 EST
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+1.50 -196
Spread
-1.50 +160
o+8.00-105
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u+8.00-115
-108
Moneyline
-102
Our data is pulled from our partner sportsbooks and averaged to show you the current odds on spreads, totals, and moneylines. This way, you don’t have to click back and forth from SAS and your sportsbook to check the odds on each game.
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