MLB Giants vs. Cardinals Picks & Predictions for Tuesday, August 7
By ATSSportsline.com
ST. LOUIS, MO (ATS Consultants) – This is the second game of a four-game series. The Cardinals beat the Giants on Monday, 8-2 in Game 1. Barry Zito takes the mound for the Giants while the Cards send out Lance Lynn. The opening pitch starts at 8:15pmET from Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Cardinals as a -200 favorite over the Giants. The total is 8.5 in most books. San Francisco comes in with a 59-50 overall record and is 54-51 Over, while the Cardinals are 60-49 overall and are 51-54 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Cardinals opened as a -175 favorite and moved to -200 at most books. The total started at 8.5 and remained there at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 66% of public bettors favor the Cardinals. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the under. According to latest MLB trends, the Giants are 8-18-1 Under in Zito's last 27 starts during game 2 of a series. The Cards are 1-5-1 Under last 7 games as a favorite of -151 to -200, 2-9-1 Under last 12 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game, 2-7 Under last 9 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game, 3-8-1 Under is 8-3-1 last 12 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game and is 8-19-2 Under last 29 overall.The St. Louis Cards are just 2.5 games behind the final wild card spot, while the Giants are 3.5 so this is a big game and a huge series. Lance Lynn has been very good this year, posting a 13-4 record with a 3.40 ERA. He should shut down an offense that hits just .253 against righties.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: GIANTS/CARDINALS UNDER 8.5
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