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Raymond Report MLB Baseball Tipsheet for Monday, August 19th, 2024

Game Analysis and Betting Insights

Raymond Report MLB Baseball Tipsheet for Monday, August 19th, 2024

Game Analysis and Betting Insights

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins

  • Odds: Diamondbacks -205, Marlins +172 | Over/Under: 8
  • Starting Pitchers: Brandon Pfaadt (ARI) vs. Adam Oller (MIA)
  • Key Insights: Arizona is heavily favored, with a solid road record (32-30). Miami has struggled at home (24-39) and is currently on a 3-game losing streak. Arizona’s recent form and road performance give them a clear advantage in this matchup.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Toronto Blue Jays

  • Odds: Blue Jays -168, Reds +142 | Over/Under: 8
  • Starting Pitchers: Julian Aguiar (CIN) vs. Kevin Gausman (TOR)
  • Key Insights: Cincinnati has been on a 3-game losing streak and faces a Toronto team that has been stronger at home vs C type teams by going 13-8 SU. Both teams are in a neutral phase, but Toronto’s home advantage and Gausman’s experience make them the likely winner.

Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Mets

  • Odds: Mets -128, Orioles +118 | Over/Under: 8.5
  • Starting Pitchers: Trevor Rogers (BAL) vs. David Peterson (NYM)
  • Key Insights: The Mets have been solid at home (33-32) and are currently neutral but slightly favored due to their home performance. Baltimore’s neutral phase and road record (37-28) make this a competitive matchup, but the Mets hold a slight edge.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Texas Rangers

  • Odds: Rangers -124, Pirates +106 | Over/Under: 8.5
  • Starting Pitchers: Luis Ortiz (PIT) vs. Jose Urena (TEX)
  • Key Insights: Both teams are bearish, but Texas’ home record (32-30), but 10-5 SU at home when the total is 8.5. Pittsburgh has struggled on the road (29-32) and 3-12 SU L15G giving up 5.73 RA, making the Rangers the likely pick to win.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals

  • Odds: Royals -187, Angels +170 | Over/Under: 9
  • Starting Pitchers: Carson Fulmer (LAA) vs. Seth Lugo (KC)
  • Key Insights: Kansas City is on a 4-game winning streak with a strong home record (38-25). The Angels have struggled on the road (27-40), making the Royals heavy favorites to continue their winning streak.

Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros

  • Odds: Astros -116, Red Sox +107 | Over/Under: 8
  • Starting Pitchers: Tanner Houck (BOS) vs. Yusei Kikuchi (HOU)
  • Key Insights: Houston is in a bullish phase with an 8-game winning streak and a strong home record (34-27). Boston is neutral but has been inconsistent on the road (29-32). The Astros are expected to maintain their momentum.

Minnesota Twins vs. San Diego Padres

  • Odds: Padres -154, Twins +142 | Over/Under: 7.5
  • Starting Pitchers: Zebby Matthews (MIN) vs. Michael King (SD)
  • Key Insights: San Diego’s bullish streak and home advantage (33-29) make them the favorites in this matchup. Minnesota has been solid but may struggle against the Padres’ recent form.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics

  • Odds: Rays -117, Athletics +107 | Over/Under: 7.5
  • Starting Pitchers: Taj Bradley (TB) vs. Joe Boyle (OAK)
  • Key Insights: Tampa Bay is on a 3-game winning streak with a decent road record (30-31). Oakland, despite being bullish, has struggled overall, making the Rays the favored team to extend their streak.

Chicago White Sox vs. San Francisco Giants

  • Odds: Giants -225, White Sox +202 | Over/Under: 8
  • Starting Pitchers: Jonathan Cannon (CHW) vs. Kyle Harrison (SF)
  • Key Insights: The White Sox continue to struggle with a 2-game losing streak, while the Giants, despite a bearish trend, have a stronger home record (36-27). San Francisco is heavily favored to win.

Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Odds: Dodgers -134, Mariners +123 | Over/Under: 8
  • Starting Pitchers: Bryan Woo (SEA) vs. Gavin Stone (LAD)
  • Key Insights: The Dodgers are slightly favored at home, where they’ve been strong (38-22). Seattle has struggled on the road (27-35), and despite a recent bearish trend, the Dodgers are expected to secure a win.
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Ron Raymond is a well-known sports handicapper who runs ATS Stats and the Raymond REPORT. He has over 21 years of experience in the industry and provides expert analysis and predictions for various sports, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.

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