Thursday’s MLB Free Pick
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (ATS Consultants) – This is the third game of a three-game Interleague series. The Phillies beat the Twins, 9-8 on Wednesday, while the Twins beat the Phils 11-7 on Tuesday. Joe Blanton takes on Scott Diamond for the Twins. The opening pitch starts at 8:10pmET from Target Field from Minnesota.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Twins as a -140 favorite over the Phillies. The total is 9 in most books. The Phillies come in with a 30-34 overall record and are 28-36 Under, while the Twins are 25-36 overall and are 31-26 Over.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Twins opened as a -140 favorite and remained there at most books. The total started at 9 and remained there in most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 66% of public bettors favor the Twins. 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, Philadelphia is 8-0 Over last 8 interleague road games, is 10-1-1 Over last 12 interleague games and 22-4 Over last 26 road games. Minnesota is 11-1 Over is 11-1 in MIN last 12 interleague home games and is 18-6-2 Over last 26 interleague games. The Twins are one of the hottest teams in baseball, winning 7 of their last 10 and it’s not due to a great pitching staff. Their bats have woken up led by Josh Willingham and Jim Thome. Thome has been sizzling since coming off the disabled list last week, belting a pair of homers while driving in 10 runs. He’s not the only one swinging a hot bat, however, as Minnesota’s Trevor Plouffe connected for his sixth homer in 10 games on Wednesday. Phillies RH Joe Blanton (5-6, 5.40 ERA) could be on the trade block as he is a liability as a starter. The 31-year-old allowed five runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings versus Baltimore on Friday. Blanton, who has permitted at least five earned runs in as many starts, has allowed 11 homers in this stretch. He yielded just two homers in his previous eight starts this season.
THURSDAY MLB FREE PICK: TWINS/PHILLIES OVER 9
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