Monday MLB Free Pick
NEW YORK, NY (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of a three-game Interleague series. The Orioles are coming off taking 2 of 3 from Atlanta on the road, including the last two. The Mets lost their last three to Cincinnati at home. Jake Arrieta takes the mound for Baltimore against R.A. Dickey for the Mets. The opening pitch starts at 7:10pmET from Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Mets as a -175 favorite over the Orioles. The total is 7 in most books. The Orioles come in with a 39-27 overall record and are 31-34 Under, while the Mets are 35-32 overall and are 39-25 Over.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Mets opened as a -175 favorite and remained there at most books. The total started at 7.5 and moved down to 7 in most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 64% 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 under. The Orioles are fighting for the American League East lead and got two dominating performances from those overlooked pitchers in a pair of shutouts on Saturday and Sunday. R.A. Dickey is one of the tough pitchers in the game right now (10-1, 2.20 ERA). The Baltimore offense struggled in their last three games, scoring 9 runs and were helped by Atlanta’s Brandon Beachy injuring his arm on Saturday (he had a no-hitter through 3 2/3). This should be an easy under as it’s always tough facing a knuckle ball pitcher, while Arrieta has great stuff and may have gotten things together after shutting down Pittsburgh last week.
MONDAY MLB FREE PICK: ORIOLES/METS UNDER 7
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