2012 MLB Free Pick
HOUSTON, TX (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of a three-game series. The Mets’ R.A. Dickey takes on Bud Norris of the Astros. The first game starts at 8:05pmET on Monday from Houston.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Mets as -110 favorites. The Mets are 13-9 overall and 11-11 Over/Under, while the Astros are 8-14 overall and 16-6 Over.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Mets opened as a -110 favorite and remained there. The total has remained at 8 in most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 71% of public bettors favor the Mets. 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 OVER. According to the latest MLB trends, the Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Houston is 11-3 Over is 11 last 14 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5, 20-6 Over last 26 overall, 10-3 Over last 13 home games, and 20-6 Over last 26 games as an underdog. NY Mets are 13-4 Over last 17 road games with the total set at 7.0-8.5, 21-8-1 Over last 30 road games vs. a right-handed starter and 36-15-1 Over is 36-15-1 last 52 road games. Dickey takes the mound for the Mets as the Astros have done well again the knuckleballer, last year winning 7-4. Norris has really struggled this year, as Houston has gone over in 3 of his 4 starts. He’s also given up 29 hits in 24.2 innings. In his last three games, he has a 1.70 W WHIP and a 7.13 ERA. Dickey owns a 4.91 ERA in his last three starts. This one goes over.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: METS/ASTROS OVER 8
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