Dodgers vs. Mariners Free Pick
SEATTLE, WA (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of a three-game Interleague series. The Dodgers have won four straight games, while the Mariners won 2 of 3 against the Angels. Nathan Eovaldi takes on Kevin Millwood for Seattle. The opening pitch starts at 10:10pmET from Safeco Field in Seattle, Wash.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Dodgers as a -115 favorite over the Mariners. The total is 7.5 in most books. The Dodgers come in with a 37-21 overall record and are 16-12 on the road, while the Mariners are 22-33 overall and 9-13 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Dodgers opened as a -115 favorite and remained there at 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, 61% of public bettors favor the Dodgers. 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 Dodgers. According to the latest MLB trends, Dodgers are 4-0 in their last 4 road games, 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog of +110 to +150, 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game, 19-7 in their last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter, 21-8 in their last 29 Friday games, 9-4 in their last 13 games as an underdog and are 27-12 in their last 39 during game 1 of a series. The Mariners are 14-29 in their last 43 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 10-24 in their last 34 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15, 3-8 in their last 11 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game, 7-20 in their last 27 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game and are 5-16 in their last 21 Friday games. The LA Dodgers are on a four-game winning streak without OF Matt Kemp (hamstring), so they have to rely on pitching and defense. The have also had solid contributions from fill-ins like Tony Gwynn Jr. and Jerry Hairston Jr. Seattle has done most of its damage on the road. The Mariners are last in the AL with 73 runs and a .193 batting average in 22 games at Safeco Field. Dodgers RH Nathan Eovaldi (0-2, 2.84 ERA) has been very good so far and goes up against a hittable Kevin Millwood, who has pitched well in spacious Safeco Field. The Dodgers are 37-21 overall, the Mariners are bad at home so this is a pretty good value pick.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: LOS ANGELES DODGERS -115
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