Minnesota Twins
The Twins have enjoyed a relatively strong start to the campaign, winning 17 of their first 27 contests. Eddie Rosario has been the chief destroyer offensively, leading the club with 11 homers and 24 RBI. Probable pitcher Jose Berrios has also enjoyed a solid start, allowing an ERA under 3 through 40 impressive innings.
Houston Astros
The Astros also loom as one of the most impressive sides in baseball, going 18-12 through their first 30 games. Springer and Altuve continue to carry the offensive load, combining for 18 homers and 44 RBI so far. Brad Peacock is scheduled back on the mound for this one, having allowed an ERA of 3.67 through his 27 innings.
Prediction: Astros $1.88
Having lost 2 of the first 3 in this series, I’m backing the Astros to get revenge in this one. I think they’ve got a very solid offensive lineup and should be able to get after Berrios here. Brad Peacock is also as consistent as they come and I expect him to do enough to hold onto the road win.
Kansas City Royals
The Royals finally got back to winning ways yesterday, thumping Tampa Bay 8-2 to move to 11-20. Mondesi and Gordon continue to be two of the most productive players in baseball, already combining for an impressive 49 RBI. Danny Duffy is probable to start this one, pitching just 5 innings so far and allowing an ERA of 5.4
Tampa Bay Rays
While the Rays had a bit of a clunker yesterday, they’ve still been a dominant side all season long, winning 19 of their first 30. Yandy Diaz has stepped up in Austin Meadows’ absence, registering 18 RBI and leading the club with 7 homers. Ace Charlie Morton is back pitching for this one, having allowed a very respectable 2.76 ERA through his 32 innings.
Prediction: Rays $1.62
In a relatively small slate of games, this is probably the easiest bet on the board to make. I think Tampa are considerably the better side here and will be looking to put things right after yesterday’s shocker. Expect a vintage Charlie Morton performance here as they contain this KC offence.
Washington Nationals
The Nationals have been absolutely atrocious of late, falling to 12-17 after yet another loss to St Louis yesterday. Anthony Rendon’s absence is huge on offence, leaving a ton of the burden on Left Fielder Juan Soto. Heralded Pitcher Stephen Strasburg is probable for this one, although he’s allowed an ERA of 3.82 so far.
St Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals did the business over Washington yet again yesterday and now have a chance to sweep. The Ozuna and Molina partnership continues to be lethal, with the two combining for 48 RBI on the season. Pitcher Dakota Hudson admittedly hasn’t been great this season, allowing an ERA of 5.6 through 24 games.
Prediction: Cardinals $2.40
We’ve had some great success fading Washington of late and I plan to continue with that here. Despite the pitching disadvantage here, I think their offensive advantages more than make up for it. Getting a very tasty $2.40, I see another strong St Louis performance as they claim the well-earned sweep.