Saturday MLB Free Pick
HOUSTON, TX (ATS Consultants) – This is the second game of a three-game series. The Brewers won the opener 7-1 over the Astros on Friday night.
Zach Greinke takes the mound for the Brewers against Wandy Rodriguez for the Astros. The second game starts on Saturday at 4:05pmET from Minute Maid Park from Houston.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Brewers as a -150 favorite over the Astros. The total is 7.5 in most books. The Brewers come in with a 39-44 overall record and are 38-45 Under, while the Astros are 32-52 overall and 46-36 Under.
Line Movement: The Brewers opened as a -150 favorite and remained there in most books. The total started at 7.5 and remained there in most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 68% of public bettors favor the Brewers. 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 Brewers are 0-5 last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter, 1-6 Under last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter and is 2-6 Under last 8 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 0-4 Under last 4 vs. a team with a losing record, 1-6 Under last 7 games as an underdog of +110 to +150, 5-15-1 Under last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter, 1-5 Under in Rodriguez’s last 6 starts vs. Brewers and 5-11-1 Under last 17 overall. Both of these pitchers could be gone before the trade deadline. Rodriguez has pitched well this year, recording a 3.54 ERA but hasn’t had much support. The Astros are hitting just .241 this year and gave up on 1B Carlos Lee. Greinke is 2-0 in his last 3 starts with a 3.00 ERA and has a 3.08 ERA this year. Both pitchers are solid and could be pitching elsewhere in August.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK:BREWERS/ASTROS UNDER 7.5
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