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New dad Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers take on Orioles in Father’s Day matchup Two days after announcing the birth of his second child, Shohei Ohtani is expected to be in the leadoff spot once again for a Father’s Day matchup against the visiting Baltimore Orioles to close out a three-game series. It has been an eventful week-plus for the Dodgers’ two-way
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The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies close out their weekend series Sunday night at Citizens Bank Park, with first pitch set for 7:20 p.m. ET. New York comes in at 34-42 and buried near the bottom of the NL East, while Philadelphia is 41-35 and still trying to keep pressure on Atlanta at the top of the division. The
The Los Angeles Angels and Athletics finish their four-game AL West series Sunday afternoon at Sutter Health Park, with first pitch set for 4:05 p.m. ET. Los Angeles comes in at 31-47 and fifth in the division, while the Athletics are 38-39 and sitting second, only a half-game behind Seattle in a crowded AL West. That alone gives this game
The Minnesota Twins and Arizona Diamondbacks close out their weekend series Sunday afternoon at Chase Field, with first pitch set for 3:15 p.m. ET. Minnesota enters at 37-41 and still hanging around the AL Wild Card fringe, while Arizona sits at 39-37 and is trying to stay in the NL Wild Card mix after a strange, messy first two games
Pittsburgh wraps up its weekend series in Denver on Sunday afternoon, with first pitch set for 3:10 p.m. ET at Coors Field. The Pirates come in at 38-39 and fourth in the NL Central, while the Rockies are 30-47 and fifth in the NL West. Colorado has already taken the first two games of the series, winning 4-3 on Friday
The San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers finish their three-game series Sunday afternoon at Globe Life Field, with first pitch scheduled for 2:35 p.m. ET. San Diego enters at 39-36 and second in the NL West, while Texas is 36-40 and third in the AL West. Both teams have split the first two games, so this is not just a
The Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs finish their weekend set Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field, with first pitch scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET. Toronto enters at 38-39 and third in the AL East, while Chicago is 40-37 and third in the NL Central. It is not a playoff game, obviously, but it does have that midseason swing feel. Both
The St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals close out their I-70 series Sunday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium, with first pitch set for 2:10 p.m. ET. St. Louis enters at 40-34, second in the NL Central and still very much in the Wild Card mix, but the Cardinals have dropped three straight and have already lost the first two games
With rash of hurt pitchers, D-backs’ Jose Cabrera to make MLB debut vs. Twins The Minnesota Twins have seen the bottom half of their batting order do considerable damage through the first two games of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Twins will look for continued production from the back end when they face the Diamondbacks in the rubber
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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.
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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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Philadelphia Phillies
vs
New York Yankees
Open
vs
Jul 26, 2026 19:21 EST
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Score
–
-1.50 +140
Spread
+1.50 -169
o+7.50-122
Total
u+7.50+100
-161
Moneyline
+136
San Francisco Giants
vs
Los Angeles Angels
Off Board
vs
Jul 26, 2026 16:06 EST
0
Score
1
+1.50 -192
Spread
-1.50 +158
o+8.50-105
Total
u+8.50-115
-115
Moneyline
+104
Texas Rangers
vs
Seattle Mariners
Off Board
vs
Jul 26, 2026 14:36 EST
3
Score
5
+1.50 -196
Spread
-1.50 +162
o+7.50-102
Total
u+7.50-120
-108
Moneyline
-108
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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