Here's a detailed preview of today's MLB games for Thursday, August 1st, 2024, incorporating betting insights:
Time: 6:40 PM ET
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Weather: Partly cloudy, 90°, 18% chance of precipitation, wind at 5 mph
Line: Guardians -108
Over/Under: 9.5 Runs
Orioles Starting Pitcher: Trevor Rogers (L) – 2-9, 4.53 ERA
Guardians Starting Pitcher: Ben Lively (R) – 9-6, 3.44 ERA
Betting Edge:
Cleveland's superior bullpen and recent performance might give them the edge, but Baltimore's lineup has been on fire, making the Over a strong consideration.
Time: 7:20 PM ET
Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Weather: Partly cloudy, 88°, 5% chance of rain, wind at 5 mph right-to-left
Line: Royals -157
Over/Under: 8.5 Runs
Royals Starting Pitcher: Seth Lugo (R) – 12-5, 2.66 ERA
Tigers Starting Pitcher: Keider Montero (R) – 1-4, 6.38 ERA
Betting Edge:
Expect Kansas City's potent lineup to challenge Montero, making them a solid pick to continue their winning streak. The Over might be in play, considering both teams' recent trends.
Time: 8:05 PM ET
Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Weather: Partly cloudy, 89°, 21% chance of precipitation, wind at 6 mph out to center
Line: Braves -192
Over/Under: 9.0 Runs
Marlins Starting Pitcher: Max Meyer (R) – 2-0, 3.00 ERA
Braves Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton (R) – 5-6, 4.16 ERA
Betting Edge:
With Morton's experience and the Braves' offensive firepower, Atlanta is heavily favored to take this one, although Miami's ability to score could make the Over an attractive option.
Time: 9:38 PM ET
Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Weather: Rain, 78°, 66% chance of rain, wind at 6 mph out to center
Line: Cubs -110
Over/Under: 8 Runs
Cardinals Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray (R) – 10-6, 3.79 ERA
Cubs Starting Pitcher: Shota Imanaga (L) – 8-2, 2.95 ERA
Betting Edge:
Despite Chicago's slight edge on the moneyline, St. Louis's ability to compete in tight games could make them a value pick, especially if Gray pitches effectively.
Time: 10:05 PM ET
Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Weather: Partly cloudy, 78°, 20% chance of precipitation, wind at 7 mph out to center
Line: Angels -122
Over/Under: 8.5 Runs
Rockies Starting Pitcher: Ryan Feltner (R) – 1-10, 4.99 ERA
Angels Starting Pitcher: Carson Fulmer (R) – 0-2, 3.77 ERA
Betting Edge:
The Angels are favored to take this matchup, but Colorado's recent performance and the Over/Under trends suggest that runs could be plentiful in this game.
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