Saturday MLB Free Pick
PITTSBURGH, PA (ATS Consultants) – This is the second game of a three-game series between the Tigers and the Pirates, with the first pitch scheduled for 4:05PM ET.
The Pirates won the first game 4-1 as they continue to play well at home (22-12). Max Scherzer will take the mound for the Tigers against Brad Lincoln for the Pirates.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Tigers as a -135 favorite over the Pirates. The total is 8 in most books. The Tigers come in with a 34-36 overall record and are 32-37 Under, while the Pirates are 37-32 overall and 26-40 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Tigers opened as a -135 favorite and remained there in most books. The total started at 8.5 and moved down to 8 in most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 60% of public bettors favor the Tigers. 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 Pittsburgh Pirates continue to surprise in the NL Central. A big reason is their pitching staff which ranks third in baseball with a 3.40 ERA. Meanwhile, they are hitting just .231 as a team and are only averaging 3.52 runs per game. Brad Lincoln is 3-2 this year with a 3.82 ERA. Max Scherzer allowed just 2 runs in 7 innings and had 15 strikeouts in a Detroit 4-3 win at home against Pittsburgh on May 20. At times, Scherzer can be completely dominant and it usually comes against National League teams that lack a lot of weapons in their lineup.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: TIGERS/PIRATES UNDER 8
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