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San Francisco Giants vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
Giants at Phillies—MLB pick is San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies to play under the total of 8 runs. On the hill for San Francisco will be Anthony DeSclafani. The righthander is off to a great start as in his three starts has allowed two earned runs in 17 innings of work. Zach Eflin counters for the Phillies. In Eflin’s past two starts the righty has allowed six earned runs with two homers in thirteen innings. As the Giants won the first game of this series, they have been held to two runs or fewer in three of four. Phillies have scored two runs or less in four of six. San Francisco hitting only .203 against righthanders. Both bullpens have been sharp. Play San Francisco and Philadelphia under 8.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Miami Marlins MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
Orioles at Marlins—MLB free pick is Baltimore Orioles +120 odds. Orioles move to face the Marlins after winning two of three to the Rangers. Bruce Zimmermann gets the start for Baltimore. In three starts he has allowed eight earned runs in seventeen innings of work. Trev Rogers goes for the Marlins. Rogers has worked fifteen innings with high strikeouts but has walked nine batters. Orioles bullpen performing better than the Marlins now. Rogers had a 10% walk rate last year with Miami. Play Baltimore +120.
Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
Astros at Rockies—Free pick is Colorado Rockies +115 odds. Getting the start for Houston will be Jose Urquidy. The righthander in three starts has allowed eight earned runs in 15 innings. Austin Gomber throws for Colorado. Righthander has allowed six earned runs in 15 1/3rd innings. As they opened this series the Astros had lost seven of eight. Astros dealing with multiple COVID protocol issues with everyday players. Play Colorado +115.
Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland Athletics MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
Twins at Athletics—MLB pick is Minnesota Twins -117 odds. On the hill for Minnesota will be Kenta Maeda. Veteran has given up five earned runs with 16 strikeouts in 14 2/3rd innings pitched. Frankie Montas counters for the Athletics. He was crushed by the Dodgers lineup and had good outings against the Tigers and Astros. Oakland is hitting only .202 against righthanders. Play Minnesota -117.
St Louis Cardinals vs. Washington Nationals MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
Cardinals at Nationals—MLB free pick is St Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals to play over the total of 8.5 runs. Starting for St Louis will be Carlos Martinez. The erratic righthander is working his way back to the bullpen. In three starts Martinez has allowed thirteen earned runs in fifteen innings of work. Max Scherzer takes the hill for the Nationals. He has worked nineteen innings giving up five earned runs. Cardinals third in homers this year. Washington sits third in team hitting and they make good contact. Play Nationals and Cardinals over 8.5.
Texas Rangers vs. LA Angels MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
Rangers at Angels—Free pick is LA Angels and Texas Rangers to play over the total of nine runs. Getting the start for Texas is Mike Foltynewicz. The righthander in his Atlanta days was send down to the minors twice due to ineffectiveness. This year he has given up ten earned runs with seven walks in sixteen innings. Jose Quintana counters for the Angels. He has been tagged for eleven runs nine earned with seven walks in five innings. Angels a good hitting team. Day game in warm Anaheim so the ball will carry. Rangers bullpen has been bad this year. Play LA Angels and Texas over nine.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
Brewers at Padres—MLB pick is Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres to play under the total of 7.5 runs. Dinelson Lamet makes the start for the Padres. He makes his debut for San Diego in 2021. In his time in MLB the righthander has averaged a strikeout rate of 31.6% and teams hitting only .200 on him. Adrian Houser goes for Milwaukee. Houser in three starts allowed five earned runs in 14 1/3rd innings. Brewers batting only .204 as a team. Padres have performed well in the bullpen with an ERA of 2.47. Play Milwaukee and San Diego under 7.5.
Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
White Sox at Indians—MLB free pick is Cleveland Indians +105 odds. Aaron Civale is starting for Chicago. The righthander has allowed one earned run in each of his past two starts working against the Tigers and White Sox logging 13 2/3rd innings. Jonathan Stiever is expected to start for the White Sox. He has two starts and has allowed seven earned runs in 6 1/3rd innings giving up 41% hard contact. Indians bullpen has been sharp with an ERA of 2.87 and performing better than the White Sox. Play Cleveland +105.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
Pirates at Tigers—Free pick is Detroit Tigers -118 odds. On the hill for Pittsburgh will be Mitch Keller. The righthander has surrendered eleven earned runs with eight walks in 11 1/3rd innings of work. Spencer Turbull counters for Detroit. Turnbull has had success facing the Pirates in his career allowing one earned run in two starts working 13 innings. Play Detroit -119.
Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
Braves at Yankees—MLB pick is Atlanta Braves +107 odds. Starting for Atlanta will be Ian Anderson. Anderson has allowed eight earned runs in three starts working 15 1/3rd innings. He put up great numbers last year with the Braves and faced the Yankees in 2020 allowing one earned run over six innings. Corey Kluber tosses for the Yankees. In his past two starts the veteran has surrendered eight runs six earned with four walks in 6 1/3rd innings. Control has been a major issue for Kluber the past three season. Teams are batting .364 against him this season with a high 37.5% hard contact. Kluber’s velocity way down from last year and lowest in his career. Play Atlanta +107. New York hitting only .202 against righthanders. Play Atlanta +107.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
Blue Jays at Red Sox—MLB free pick is Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox to play over the total of 9.5 runs. On the hill for Boston will be Garrett Richards. The righty has allowed eight earned runs with seven walks over 12 innings of work. Lefty Anthony Kay has been reported as the starter for Toronto. In one start Kay lasted 3 1/3rd innings giving up five runs four earned. In parts of three seasons the lefthander has an ERA approaching six. Red Sox a strong hitting lineup batting .284 as a team and second best in run productions. Play Toronto and Boston over 9.5.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
Diamondbacks at Reds—Free pick is Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds to play over the total of 8.5 runs. Starting for Arizona will be Merrill Kelly. The righthander has been crushed for 19 runs with 18 earned in 16 innings pitched. Tyler Mahle throws for Cincinnati. Five runs allowed four earned with seven walks in fourteen innings of work. Lots of runs are scored in the hitters park in Cincinnati. Games have played to over in seven of nine at Cincinnati this season. Play Diamondbacks and Reds over 8.5.
New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
Mets at Cubs—MLB pick is New York Mets -145 odds. On the hill for New York will be David Peterson. The lefthander bounced back well holding the Phillies to one run with ten strikeouts in six innings of work. Zach Davies counters for the Cubs. Davies has been pounded in his past two starts for eleven earned runs with six strikeouts in 5 2/3rd innings. Chicago hitting a miserable .188 as a team. Their lineup strikes out a lot. Prefer Mets bats as well here. Play New York -145.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Pick Prediction 4/21/2021
Rays at Royals—MLB free pick is Kansas City Royals +100 odds. Jacob Junis starts for KC. The righthander in two starts has allowed two earned runs in ten innings of work. Michael Wacha goes for the Rays. The veteran has worked fifteen innings allowing eight runs seven earned with seven walks. Wacha is allowing 41.7% hard contact. He is throwing his fastball only a third of the time which is a career low. Royals bullpen outperforming Tampa Bay. Rays batting only .211 against righthanders. Play Kansas City +100.