MLB Picks & Predictions for Tuesday, September 28, 2010
By Anthony Rome
Can the Colorado Rockies keep their slim playoff hopes alive with a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers? Read on to check out our prediction on the game.
The Rocies have struggled over the last couple of weeks and have now lost seven of their last 10 games. They’re currently five games back in the NL West behind the first place San Francisco Giants, who are set to begin a three-game set with the Arizona Diamondbacks. If the Giants sweep Arizona or even with two out of three, they could push Colorado back even further in the division.
The Rockies will send Jeff Francis to the mound today to oppose Hiroki Kuroda of the Dodgers. Franchis is 4-6 with a 4.71 ERA this year, while Kuroda is 11-13 with a 3.27 ERA. Francis only lasted 3.2 innings in his last appearance while giving up three runs in a loss.
Might a prediction of the Dodgers be good tonight with the Rockies struggling? Check out our MLB picks below.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies, 8:40PM ET
LA DODGERS are 83-57 (+15.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 71-72 (-14.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 49-56 (-21.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
COLORADO is 31-34 (-16.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 15-18 (-10.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
FRANCIS is 0-6 (-7.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MLB Free Pick: LA Dodgers | Best Line: +120 Sportsbook.com
Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals, 8:10PM ET
MINNESOTA is 92-64 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-5 (+8.4 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-13 (+21.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-24 (+13.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 88-59 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MINNESOTA is 61-42 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
MINNESOTA is 60-42 (+8.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
MINNESOTA is 38-26 (+10.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
MINNESOTA is 17-7 (+12.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 68-88 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 209-317 (-95.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 120-172 (-32.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 85-132 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 21-41 (-15.1 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
KANSAS CITY is 129-189 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MLB Free Pick: Minnesota | Best Line: +105 Sportsbook.com
Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers, 8:05PM ET
HERNANDEZ is 12-3 (+9.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HERNANDEZ is 25-11 (+13.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 29-43 (-19.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 11-15 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
FELDMAN is 14-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
FELDMAN is 14-23 (-14.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
FELDMAN is 9-18 (-14.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
FELDMAN is 0-6 (-8.8 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MLB Free Pick: Seattle | Best Line: -110 Sportsbook.com
Wirte up for the Seattle MLB Pick: It's not often when you can get King Felix Hernandez at a good price, but with the Mariners playing the Rangers tonight you can have him for as low as -110 on the moneyline. Texas has already clinched, so look for them to rest some players over the next week heading into the playoffs. There's no reason for them to risk injury. Seattle on the other hand, is out of contention but the younger players are trying to earn spots on next year's roster and Hernandez is going to pitch well until the bitter end.