Monday MLB Free Pick
PHOENIX, AZ (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of a three-game series. The Cardinals’ Lance Lynn takes on Joe Sanders of Arizona. The first game starts on Monday at 9:40pmET from Arizona.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Cardinals as a -120 favorite over the Diamondbacks. The total is 8.5 in most books. St. Louis comes in with a 17-11 overall record and are 17-11 Over, while Arizona is 14-15 overall and 18-11 over.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Cards opened as a -130 favorite and moved down to -120. The total started at 8.5 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 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 UNDER 8.5. According to the latest MLB trends, Arizona is 3-13 Unde in Diamondbacks last 16 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15, 1-4 Under in Saunders’ last 5 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game and 7-19-1 Under in Saunders’ last 27 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Arizona is 3-9 Under in Cardinals last 12 road games, 3-8 Under in Cardinals last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing record, 3-7 Under last 10 Monday games and 3-7 Under last 10 games as a road favorite. Lance Lynn is off to a 5-0 start and has a 1.60 ERA as he’s been the most dominant pitcher in baseball in the first month. Joe Saunders has been nearly as good for Arizona, with a 1.24 WRA and is 2-1 overall. The Diamondbacks are 1-4 UNDER when he pitches. This should be a solid under play with the total at 8.5 even though both teams can hit some. They won’t tonight.
MONDAY MLB FREE PICK: DIAMONDBACKS/CARDINALS UNDER 8.5
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