Blue Jays vs. Rangers Free Pick
ARLINGTON, TX (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of a three-game series. The Blue Jays are coming off two straight losses at Tampa Bay, while the Rangers lost two out of three at Seattle. Brandon Morrow takes the mound for Toronto, while Derek Holland starts for the Rangers. The opening pitch starts at 8:05pmET from Texas.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Rangers as a -130 favorite over the Blue Jays. The total is 9 in most books. The Jays come in with a 24-21 overall record and are 21-21 Over/Under, while the Rangers are 27-18 overall and 19-23 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Rangers opened as a -130 favorite and moved down to -135 at most books. The total started at 9 and remained there in most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 55% of public bettors favor the Rangers. 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 the latest MLB trends, Toronto is 4-10-1 Under last 15 Friday games, 5-11-2 Under last 18 road games, 0-5-1 Under in Morrow’s last 6 starts overall and 1-6 Under last 7 starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5. Under is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game. Rangers are 1-5-1 Under last 7 home games with the total set at 9.0-10.5, 2-11-1 Over in Holland’s last 14 starts with 5 days of rest and 1-4 Under in Holland’s last 5 starts as a home favorite. The Rangers are coming off getting shut down by the Mariners’ solid pitching. Now they take on another quality pitcher in Morrow, who owns a 2.63 ERA and the Jays are 3-5 UNDER when he starts.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: BLUE JAYS/RANGERS UNDER 9
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