Wednesday’s Betting Tips
By Covers.com
Weather to watch
Boston Red Sox at Texas Rangers: Wind expected to be blowing in from right field. Temperatures could exceed 100 F.
Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox: A 30 percent chance of thunderstorms prior to the game scheduled to begin at 2:10 ET. Strong 20+ mph winds expected to be blowing from right to left.
Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals: Temperatures expected to be over 100 F for first pitch with 14 mph winds blowing out to left field.
Who’s hot?
The Detroit Tigers, Oakland Athletics, Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers are all riding five-game winning streaks heading into Tuesday night’s action.
Who’s not?
The New York Mets have dropped 10 of their last 11 games prior to Tuesday’s tilt with the Nationals.
Key stat
The Houston Astros have dropped 19 of their last 21 games heading into play Tuesday and are 0-11 since May 10 at home after a 5-plus run loss in a night game.
Game of the day
Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals (-150)
Injury not to be overlooked
Nationals’ right fielder Jayson Werth is nearing a return from the 60-day DL and is set to return in early August. The slugger went 0-for-3 in a Triple-A rehab game Monday.
Notable quotable
"I don't know how many teams are interested in a 5-plus ERA guy."- Brewers starting pitcher Randy Wolf on his own trade value.
Notes and tips
The Nashville Predators retained the services of franchise defenseman Shea Weber Tuesday by matching the offer sheet submitted by the Philadelphia Flyers on June 18. Weber, who was a restricted free agent, agreed to a 14-year, $110 million contract with the Flyers.
Bettors who have picked the under are 6-0-0 in the Dodgers’ last six contests.