Free MLB Picks For Today 4/13/2022
Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Pick Prediction 4/13/2021
Nationals at Braves—Josiah Gray to get the start for the Nationals. The prospect struggled when shipped to Washington from the Dodgers. He finished 2021 with an ERA of 5.48 and WHIP 1.36. He allowed 2.42 home runs per 9 innings and had a walk rate of 10.7%. He struggled in his opener allowing four earned runs with two walks over four innings at home to the Mets.
Max Fried to throw for the Braves. The lefty has good career numbers in his time with Atlanta. He too was roughed up in his first outing of the year giving up five earned runs and eight hits over 5 2/3rd innings at home to the Reds. Braves broke their two game losing streak with their win to the Nationals. Play Washington and Atlanta over nine runs.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Pick Prediction 4/13/2021
Guardians at Reds—Triston McKenzie to start for Cleveland. In 2021 he got off to a poor start and was sent down to the Minors. He did show improvement on the call up the second time. His ERA was 4.95 but limited baserunners with a WHIP of 1.18. McKenzie had a strikeout rate of 27.5% but walk rate of 11.7%. He faced KC at home in his first outing and allowed two earned runs with two walks over three innings.
Nick Lodolo to throw for the Reds. The lefty prospect but up good numbers in every stop in the minors except the 6 2/3rd innings he threw in Triple A. Two starters are banged up in the Reds rotation. Guardians bats are on fire pushing across double digit runs the past three games. Reds hitting only .169 against righty’s. Bullpen has worked well for the Guardians. Play Cleveland +110.
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction 4/13/2021
Cubs at Pirates—Kyle Hendricks the starter for Chicago. His ERA of 4.77 and WHIP of 1.35 was his worst in his career during 2021. Hendricks showed well in the opener against Milwaukee allowing one run over 5 1/3rd innings striking out seven.
Zach Thompson the starter for the Pirates. He made the most of his opportunity in Miami in his rookie campaign last year with an ERA of 3.24 and WHIP 1.21. He will need to work on an 8.9% walk rate and 21% strikeout rate. Cubs have won three of four after taking the opener of this series. Pirates pitching staff have posted an ERA of 6.84 and WHIP 1.52 this season. Play Chicago -125.
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB Pick Prediction 4/13/2021
Mets at Philies—Max Scherzer to throw for New York. The veteran put up great regular season numbers last year but was hit with a dead arm late in the postseason. He wasn’t dominating in the opener allowing three earned runs over six innings.
Aaron Nola to start for Philadelphia. The veteran in 2021 had a good WHIP but high ERA due in part to low ground ball rate and 1.3 homers allowed per 9 innings. Strikeout and walk great excellent in 2021. In the opener Nola allowed four earned runs with two homers at home to Oakland.
Mets evened this series at 1-1 with a 2-0 win on Tuesday. Phillies hitting only .209 against righthanders and Mets .279. Can’t help but take the plus with Scherzer here. Play New York +105.
Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers MLB Pick Prediction 4/13/2021
Red Sox at Tigers—Nathan Eovaldi expected starter for the Red Sox. His past two seasons with the Red Sox have been good after a bad 2019. His control was good and limited home runs. Eovaldi in his opener allowed three earned runs with two homers against the Yankees working five innings.
Eduardo Rodriguez takes the hill for the Red Sox. His ERA swelled up to 4.74 in 2021. In his opener he worked four innings against the White Sox allowing three earned runs and two walks. Red Sox have won two of three after taking Game 2 of this series 5-3. The bats on both side on the chilly side. Red Sox bullpen has been outstanding and Tigers getting good work from their pen as well. Play Boston and Detroit under 8.
LA Dodgers vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Pick Prediction 4/13/2021
Dodgers at Twins—Clayton Kershaw the starter for LAD. He makes his 2022 debut. He started 22 games and had an ERA of 3.55 with WHIP 1.02. The veteran’s strikeout rate jumped up to 29.5% with great control. Injuries hampered his 2021 campaign.
Chris Paddack the starter for the Twins. It was a poor 2021 for Paddack as he finished with an ERA of 5.07. He pitched to high contact last season and has struggled with the lone ball in his MLB career. He suffered a UCL sprain which ended his 2021 season. Batters teed off on his fastball. Paddack while with the Padres in his past four starts against LA surrendered 19 earned runs in 17 2/3rd innings. Play LA Dodgers on run line -1.5 runs at +106.
Kansas City Royals vs. St Louis Cardinals MLB Pick Prediction 4/13/2021
Royals at Cardinals—Zack Greinke to start for the Royals. Back to back seasons with ERA’s over four and the veteran returns back to KC. He saw a significant dip in his strikeout rate in 2021 and allowed 1.58 home runs per nine innings. He faced the Guardians in his opener allowing one earned run in 5 2/3rd innings. The veteran has back to back production seasons in 2020 and 21. He faced the Pirates in his opener allowing no runs over six innings.
Royals have dropped three straight after their 6-5 defeat in the opener. Royals batting only .208 and their bullpen has been torched with an ERA of 7.91. Cardinals pen performing well with an ERA 1.26. Play St Louis Cardinals on run line -1.5 runs at +140.
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Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Pick Prediction 4/13/2021
Astros at Diamondbacks—Framber Valdez on the hill for Houston. Effective back to back years for Valdez. He did see his strikeout rate dip to 21.4%. He faced the Angles to open the 2022 campaign allowing no runs and two hits over 6 2/3rd innings.
Merrill Kelly to throw for Arizona. The righthander struggled in 2021 with an ERA of 4.44 pitching to high contact. He faced the Padres to open the season allowing no runs over four innings. Astros have won four of five after winning the opener of this series.
It is four straight defeats for the Diamondbacks. Arizona batting only .118 against lefty’s. Houston bullpen has performed well with an ERA of 1.88. Play Houston on run line -1.5 runs at +104.
San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants MLB Pick Prediction 4/13/2021
Padres at Giants—Sean Manaea to throw for the Padres. The lefty started 32 games for Oakland last year and put up an ERA of 3.91 with strikeout rate of 25.7%. He faced the Diamondbacks in his opener allowing no runs and no hits over seven innings.
Logan Webb on the hill for San Francisco. The righthander righted himself in 2021 after poor two prior seasons. Webb’s strikeout right catapulted to 26.5% last year and cut down his walks. He faced Miami in his opener allowing one earned run in six innings. Pitching prevails here. Play San Diego and San Francisco under 7.5.
Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB Pick Prediction 4/13/2021
Athletics at Rays—Frankie Montas takes the hill for the Athletics. He rebounded in 2021 with a strong season after a poor 2020. Montas saw his strikeout rate jump to 26.6% and reduced walks with a 96.4 MPH fastball. The righthander was hammered in his opener allowing five earned runs over five innings against the Phillies.
Shane McClanahan starts for the Rays. The lefty In his rookie year last year finished with an ERA of 3.43 and WHIP 1.27. A 27.3% strikeout rate and 96.5 MPH fastball. McClanahan faced the Orioles to begin his season allowing no runs over 4 1/3rd innings with seven strikeouts.
Rays have won four of five after their 9-8 win to Oakland. Athletics have hit lefty’s at a clip of .346 this year. Rays pitches has allowed 21 runs in their past two games. Play Oakland +160.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees MLB Pick Prediction 4/13/2021
Blue Jays at Yankees—Jose Berrios to start for Toronto. He started 32 games last year finishing with an ERA of 3.52 and WHIP 1.06. He had a strikeout rate of 26.1% and dropped his walk rate to 5.8%. Berrios in his opener was pounded by Texas for four earned runs and two walks in only 1/3rd of an inning.
Gerrit Cole to throw for the Yankees. He has posted quality seasons with New York. His fastball is still very fast. Cole in his opener allowed three earned runs with homer in four innings against Boston. Prefer the Blue Jays bats here. Play Toronto +130.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Baltimore Orioles MLB Pick Prediction 4/13/2021
Brewers at Orioles—Corbin Burnes the starter for the Brewers. Burnes put together back to back monster seasons in 2020 and 21. Strikeout rates of 37.6% and 35.6%. He faced the Cubs to open the season and surrendered three earned runs with three walks in five innings.
John Means hits the mound for the Orioles. He has done a good job of limiting baserunners the past three seasons. Strike out rate low 20s not dominating. He has been crushed the past two seasons by the home run. He faced the Rays to open his year surrendering one earned run in four innings.
Brewers hitting only .210 as a team. Both bullpens have performed well. Play Baltimore +155.
Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox MLB Pick Prediction 4/13/2021
Mariners at White Sox—Robbie Ray to start for the Mariners. Ray got right in 2021 after a pair of poor seasons. A 32.1% strikeout rate in 2021 and drastically cut down his walks and home runs. 1.54 home runs per nine innings is still a bit high. His velocity increased up to 94.8 MPH on his fastball. In his season opener Ray allowed one run over seven innings against the Twins.
Dallas Keuchel the starter for the White Sox. Despite starting 30 games the lefthander had his highest career ERA at 5.28 with WHIP 1.53. Keuchel strikeout rate dipped dramatically to 13.2% and walk rate up to 8.2%. Home runs went up to 1.39 per nine innings. Mariners hitting only .183. Play Seattle and Chicago under nine runs.
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