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MLB EXPERT PICKS: San Francisco Giants VS Pittsburgh Pirates betting Predictions

The Pittsburgh Pirates are ready to face the San Francisco Giants in a National League action happening at Oracle Park. Watch Giants VS Pirates. Find the MLB best bets today, predictions, picks, and odds for Giants VS Pirates on MatchPlug. We are a Sure Prediction Site to get accurate previews on MLB matches. Predictions And Betting Preview For San Francisco Giants VS Pittsburgh Pirates  Venue: Oracle Park.  When:  Sunday, April 28th, 2024. Time: 21:05. Teams to play: Giants and Pirates.  MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 2. Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The San Francisco Giants 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2 1XBet Over/Under: Over 5.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.95 BetMGM Over/Under: O 5.5 The San Francisco Giants are expected to join the NL Wild Card race and the club has tried to stay competitive in the NL West. The Giant’s hitting have been decent as they have a .244/.313/.376 slash line while averaging 3.96 runs per game up to this point. The lineup too have done a good job in getting on base, as they are 16th in the majors with a .313 on-base percentage so far. Right hander Keaton Winn will pitch for San Francisco and he is doing well as he is 2-3 with a 3.54 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP in 28.0 innings of work. Hitters fail at getting hits against Winn, having a .208 opposing batting average so far. Keaton is off a win over the New York Mets where he pitched six innings and permitted one run on four hits with one walk and six strikeouts. Betting On The Pittsburgh Pirates 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.81 1XBet Over/Under: Under 5.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.75 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 5.5 The Pittsburgh Pirates have had an okay start and want to stay afloat in the early season as they are in a competitive NL Central. Their offense has done a poor job in the early stages of the year as they are 23rd in the NHL with a .668 team OPS and scoring 3.93 runs per match. Jared Jones is playing well for the Pirates this season, pitching in five starts. Jones is 2-2 with a 2.79 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP in 29.0 innings of work. He’s forced a lot of swings and misses as he has 39 strikeouts. Jones is fresh off a win over the Milwaukee Brewers where he conceded on run on four hits with a pair of walks and seven strikeouts in six innings. MatchPlug Prediction For San Francisco Giants VS Pittsburgh Pirates  Being able to draw walks is essential for an offense as the Pirates are third in the majors with 114 walks. Meanwhile the Giants are 15th with 89 total walks so far. Experts back San Francisco to win at home. Prediction: San Francisco Giants Moneyline.

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MLB EXPERT PICKS: Cleveland Guardians VS Boston Red Sox betting Predictions

The Boston Red Sox hope to remain at the top as they are third in the AL East with a 13-10 record. The Cleveland Guardians have been excellent as they lead the AL Central with 16-6 records. Watch Guardians VS Red Sox. Find the MLB best bets today, predictions, picks, and odds for Guardians VS Red Sox on MatchPlug. We are a Sure Prediction Site to get accurate previews on MLB matches. Predictions And Betting Preview For Cleveland Guardians VS Boston Red Sox Venue: Progressive Field. When: Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. Time: 23:10. Teams to play: Guardians and Red Sox.  MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.723. Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Cleveland Guardians 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.723 1XBet Over/Under: Over 7.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.72 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 7.5 The Cleveland Guardians have been hitting spectacularly as they tie with the Chicago Cubs for 7th in the MLB. They have a .735 team OPS, averaging 5.64 runs per game to complement the pitching staff. The Guardians are not patient as they are tied for 27th in the majors with only 59 walks as a team through their first 22 matches. Carlos Carrasco has pitched poorly to start the season. On the Baseball Savant page, Carrasco is in the 12th percentile in average exit velocity, 12th percentile in walk percentage, 22nd percentile in chase percentage and 26th percentile in hard-hit percentage. Betting On The Boston Red Sox 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.3 1XBet Over/Under: Under 7.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.20 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 7.5 The Boston Red Sox have a better offense as they are 14th in the majors with a .702 team OPS scoring 4.48 runs per game. A huge reason for their success has been the ability to hit homers as their 29 home runs only trail the Baltimore Orioles in the entire league. Cooper Criswell has been pitching at an excellent level this season. According to Criswell’s Baseball Savant page, he is in the 86th percentile in hard hit percentage, 73rd percentile in barrel percentage, 71st in walk percentage and 67th percentile in chase percentage. MatchPlug Prediction For Cleveland Guardians VS Boston Red Sox  Both teams have scored well in their previous five matches, but the Guardians have the advantage, as the Red Sox average 4.8 runs per game and Cleveland scored 5.4 runs per game. Experts go with the Guardians to win at home. Prediction: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline.

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MLB EXPERT PICKS: San Francisco Giants VS New York Mets betting Predictions

The New York Mets take the road to play the San Francisco Giants today at 3:45 p.m. ET. Watch Giants VS Mets. MatchPlug has shared MLB best bets today, picks, odds, and predictions for Giants VS Mets. We are the best place to get Correct Score prediction, updates, news, and analysis for Major League Baseball. Predictions And Betting Preview For San Francisco Giants VS New York Mets  Venue: Oracle Park. When: Wednesday, 24th April, 2024. Time: 20:45. Teams to play: Giants and Mets. MLB Expert Picks: SPREAD -1.5. Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The San Francisco Giants 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.96 1XBet Over/Under: Over 7.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.95 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 7.5 San Francisco is under .500 and will start left-hander Blake Snell who has struggled this season. Snell is 0-3 with an 11.57 ERA while in his last start against the Diamondbacks, he went 4.2 innings, allowing five runs on nine hits as he hasn’t gone five innings yet. The Giants have a team ERA of 4.76 which ranks 26th. Offensively, the Giants have been league average as they slash .247/.315/.386 ranking 11th, 16th, and 15th in the majors. At home this campaign, they slash .238/.298/.337. Against left-handers are slashing .262/.315/.401. Betting On The New York Mets 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.98 1XBet Over/Under: Under 7.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.87 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 7.5 New York will end their six-game road trip on Wednesday against San Francisco. The Mets took two of three to the Los Angeles Dodgers and lost the opening game to the Giants. They slash .245/.325/.378 which ranks 13th, 9th, and 17th in the majors. Against left-handers, they slash .270/.336/.435. The Mets are sent to start left-hander Sean Manaea who is 1-1 with a 4.12 ERA while in his last start, he went five innings allowing two runs on four against Los Angeles. This campaign, Manaea is 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA over two starts. New York has a team ERA of 3.56 which is placed 9th. MatchPlug Prediction For San Francisco Giants VS New York Mets  Blake Snell struggled in all three starts and until he proves he can strike out the batters, it is hard to depend on him. The Mets offence should get many hits and runs against him, as he leaves balls over the plate, and batters exploit this. Sean Manaea has been strong lately and should easily limit the damage from the Giants’ offence.

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MLB EXPERT PICKS: St. Louis Cardinals VS Arizona Diamondbacks betting Predictions

The St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks will play the third match of their 3-game series today before a day off for both teams on Thursday. Watch Cardinals VS Diamondbacks. MatchPlug has the MLB Expert Picks, predictions, and odds for Cardinals VS Diamondbacks. We are a Hot Prediction Site that offers accurate MLB previews and match analysis. Predictions And Betting Preview For St. Louis Cardinals VS Arizona Diamondbacks  Venue: Busch Stadium. When: Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. Time: 18:15. Teams to play: Cardinals and Diamondbacks. MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.825. Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The St. Louis Cardinals 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.825. 1XBet Over/Under: Over 7.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: Under 8 BetMGM Over/Under: 1.87 The St. Louis Cardinals are 10-13 on the season and sit 5th in the NL Central after finishing at the bottom of the division last campaign. However, the Cardinals show sings of improvement and have faced one of the toughest schedules to begin their season. This includes a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, and two against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Offensively, St. Louis struggles, bringing in only 3.5 runs per game while holding a batting average of only .220. Luckily, third baseman Nolan Arenado’s average is rising, now at .289, but the power hitter has only one dinger. The Bullpen is the Cardinals’ stronghold with a 3.79 and 3.8 K’s per game giving them a fight chance late in matches.  Betting On The Arizona Diamondbacks 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.98 1XBet Over/Under: Under 7.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.95 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 8 The Arizona Diamondbacks have started off the season sluggishly, after reaching the Fall Classic last season. The are 3rd in the NL West with a 11-13 record. The team has been great offensively, averaging 5.58 runs per match. However, the bullpen has struggled, allowing a 5 ERA. Arizona will send the south-paw, Jordan Montgomery, to the mound today. He will making what is his second start of the year. Montgomery went 4-2 in 11 matches for Texas last season, with a remarkable 2.79 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and a World Series ring. MatchPlug Prediction For St. Louis Cardinals VS Arizona Diamondbacks  The Cardinals will take the last game against the Diamondbacks to win the 7 game series in this low scoring fixtures.  Final Prediction: St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline.

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MLB EXPERT PICKS: Miami Marlins VS San Francisco Giants Predictions

The San Francisco Giants are ending their series at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida to play the Miami Marlins. The Giants are 7-11 this season and are 13th in the National League. The Marlins are last in the National League with a record of 4-14. Tune into Marlins VS Giants. MatchPlug has created this preview to give you the MLB best bets today, picks, odds, and predictions for Marlins VS Giants. We are the best place to get Correct Score prediction, updates, news, and analysis for Major League Baseball. Predictions And Betting Preview For Miami Marlins VS San Francisco Giants  Venue: LoanDepot Park, Miami, Florida. When: Wednesday, 17th April, 2024. Time: 17:10. Teams to play: Marlins and Giants. MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.97. Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Miami Marlins 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.97 1XBet Over/Under: Over 8.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.91 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 8.5 The Miami Marlins ended their series against the Giants after a victory yesterday against them with a final score of 6-3. This will look good for their offense as Miami has struggled to score runs ranking 21st in scoring. Their offense bat average of .217 this season ranking them 25th overall with an on-base percentage which puts them third to last in the MLB. Miami’s defense struggles too with an ERA of 4.94. Trevor Rogers will start for the Marlins today. This season, he has a record of 0-2 with an ERA of 4.80 and 14 strikeouts in three games. Last season Rogers finished 1-2 with an ERA of 4.00 and 19 strikeouts in four appearances. Betting On The San Francisco Giants 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.97 1XBet Over/Under: Under 8.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.91 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 8.5 The San Francisco Giants lost 3-6 yesterday to the Miami Marlins. With the defeat, the series between Miami is now tied 1-1 as they look to finish the series today. San Francisco struggles with their defence with a team ERA of 4.97, the second worst in the MLB. Many teams can counter with a solid offence, but the Giants are not so lucky in that part this season. They rank 19th with a batting average of .245. Keaton Winn will start for San Francisco today. Winn this campaign has a record of 0-3 with an ERA of 5.06 and 13 strikeouts in three appearances. MatchPlug Prediction For Miami Marlins VS San Francisco Giants  The San Francisco Giants are 2-4 as favourites on the road this season. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins are 2-6 as underdogs at home this season. But clubs have struggled this campaign and with both starting pitchers struggling, the game will be won by whichever side has the better offence. The San Francisco Giants have the stronger offense and should win this match, despite how narrow it is.  Prediction: San Francisco Giants Moneyline.

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MLB EXPERT PICKS: Philadelphia Phillies VS Pittsburgh Pirates betting Predictions

The Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates will play the second leg of a four-game set tonight. The Pirates chose Bailey Falter as their starting pitcher, while the Phillies nominate Cristoper Sanchez to start. Catch Phillies VS Pirates at Citizens Banke Park. MatchPlug has the MLB Expert Picks, predictions, and odds for Phillies VS Pirates. We are a Hot Prediction Site that offers accurate MLB previews and match analysis. Predictions And Betting Preview For Philadelphia Phillies VS Pittsburgh Pirates  Venue: Citizens Bank Park. When: Friday, April 12th, 2024. Time: 23:40. Teams to play: Phillies and Pirates. MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.631. Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Philadelphia Phillies 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.631 1XBet Over/Under: Over 9.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.62 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 9.5 The Philadelphia Phillies go home after a successful road trip where they went 4-2 overall, winning both series. In the six game stretch, the Phillies offense averaged 3.3 runs per game and through their first 12 matches, they scored only 45 times, lowest in the NL. Their offense hit .234 in that span and had a .658 OPS. Philadelphia posted a 3.92 team ERA over their first 12 matches, fifth best in the NL, with a 1.20 WHIP. Their starters are powerful, with a 2.98 ERA, with 63 strikeouts over 66.1 innings. The Phillies bullpen are in ruins, permitting 25 earned runs on 41 hits and 19 walks over 41.2 innings. Betting On The Pittsburgh Pirates 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.487 1XBet Over/Under: Under 9.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.35 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 9.5 The Pittsburgh Pirates went 3-0-1 in their first four series, winning three of their last four matches before resuming with their in-state rival. Pittsburgh’s offense averaged 4.5 runs per game over their last four and this season the team has gathered a total of 69 runs through 12 matches. Pittsburgh’s pitching staff enter this series second in the NL with a 3.66 team ERA and first with 1.12 team WHIP. Their bullpen has been powerful, going 6-1 with a 3.65 ERA and league-best 1.02 WHIP. Through 44.1 innings of work, the Pirates’ relievers struck out 48 batters. MatchPlug Prediction For Philadelphia Phillies VS Pittsburgh Pirates  Bailey Falter was astounding in his last start for the Pirates, and he faced a stronger lineup in that game. Cristoper Sanchez had a rough outing his last time out and will facing a better lineup today. Pittsburgh was 4-3 in the last seven meeting against Philadelphia before the series started. Experts expect the Pirates to win. Prediction: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline.

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MLB EXPERT PICKS: Tampa Bay Rays VS San Francisco Giants Predictions

As the MLB 2024 season kicks off, the Tampa Bay Rays and San Francisco Giants clash in an epic showdown for Rays VS Giants, happening live at the Tropicana Field. MatchPlug has created this preview to give you the MLB best bets today, picks, odds, and predictions for Rays VS Giants. We are the best place to get Correct Score prediction, updates, news, and analysis for Major League Baseball. Predictions And Betting Preview For Tampa Bay Rays VS San Francisco Giants  Venue: Tropicana Field. When: Friday, 12th April, 2024. Time: 23:40. Teams to play: Rays and Giants. MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.939. Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Tampa Bay Rays 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.939 1XBet Over/Under: Over 8.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.87 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 8.5 The Tampa Bay Rays perform well entering this matchup. They have won two consecutive games. In their last game with the Los Angeles Angles, their pitching only conceded two runs, and they won by two. Tampa Bay averages 4.23 runs, while their defense concedes 5.07 runs per game. The team’s offense is ranked 17th in the league, while the defense is 23rd in rankings. Betting On The San Francisco Giants 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.001 1XBet Over/Under: Under 8.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.95 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 8.5 The San Francisco Giants are coming off a defeat to the Washington Nationals. In the last meeting, however, they scored seven runs leading to a win. Nick Ahmed finished with three hits and RBIs. The Giants average 4.08 runs, while their defense gives up 5.23 runs per game. San Francisco’s offense ranks 19th in MLB, while the defense is ranked 25th. Michael Conforto has scored three goals and adds 11 assist. Keaton Winn will start for the Giants, he has a 0-2 record and and ERA of 5.73. MatchPlug Prediction For Tampa Bay Rays VS San Francisco Giants  Winn takes the mound for San Francisco and that is bad for them. Tampa averages 4.23 runs per game, and they should find it easy running up the score today. The Giants pitching concede 5.23 runs per game, and this will be a major issue in this fixture. San Francisco’s offense won’t survive here, and the Rays will destroy them. Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline.

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Bryce Harper may have to renegotiate his contract with the Phillies

Bryce Harper is one of the most recognizable faces in the MLB, with the slugger getting hyped up since he was a college prospect. Harper met expectations, winning almost every individual accolade, making unforgettable playoff moments, and generally having a possible Hall of Fame career, with just the World Series left for him to win. At the time, the 13-year and $330 million contract he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies was the record deal. But that deal is now being looked at as a bargain by most MLB executives, leaving the possibility that Harper and his agent, Scott Boras, may want to rework the contract. During the New York Post podcast ‘The Show’ with Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman, Scott Boras implied that they may want to negotiate a contract extension with the Phillies or rework the deal, as it does not have any opt-out options inside it. Bryce Harper still has 8 years left on his contract. When he first signed it, it was the largest contract ever by an MLB player, exceeding the then-record Giancarlo Stanton’s deal. Presently, Harper is the 7th largest in MLB history, being surpassed by the ones signed by Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Aaron Judge, etc. As he enters 31 years in 2024, his career is worth almost every cent the Phillies invested in him, leading them to consecutive NLCS appearances in the last two seasons and a World Series one last year, with the Philadelphia Phillies failing to secure the playoff spot since 2011 until 2022. Harper individually won the 2021 NL MVP and has gathered 18.4 bWAR since signing for the Phillies, having hit 122 HRs in the course of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies. Related MLB News: Former MLB player supports Giancarlo Stanton as uncertainty looms around the Yankees hitter’s future.

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MLB EXPERT PICKS: Arizona Diamondbacks VS Philadelphia Phillies betting Predictions

Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies will clash again in the MLB semifinals, as the battle for season winners continues. There is nothing significant to be intrigued about in this Phillies VS Diamondbacks series. The only thing fans can do now is wait for a winner to emerge from any of the two sides. MatchPlug has the MLB best bets today which you can rely on for Phillies VS Diamondbacks. We are one of the Best sports betting sites to get the picks, odds, and predictions for similar MLB matches. Predictions And Betting Preview For Arizona Diamondbacks VS Philadelphia Phillies MLB Playoffs Venue: Chase Field, Arizona, Phoenix. When: Thursday, 19th October, 2023. Time: 22:07 Teams to play: Diamondbacks and Phillies.  MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.829. Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Arizona Diamondbacks 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.135 1XBet Over/Under: Over 9.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.15 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 9 When betting on the Arizona Diamondbacks, it should be noted that is unlikely that the Diamondbacks will lift the coveted cup at the end of the season. They’ve had a remarkable breakthrough this season. But, it has poor preparation for its significant matches, especially psychologically. Last night, the Diamondbacks witnessed intense challenges in attack (4 hits). While they also defended in a not-so-impressive manner. Now even the home arena factor may not save them from a total fiasco, only a few players can recover from this type of setback within a short period. Betting On The Philadelphia Phillies 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.829 1XBet Over/Under: Under 9.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.74 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 9 The Philadelphia Phillies have shown exceptional discipline at a crucial moment. A year ago today, the Phillies were so close to clinching a coveted triumph, but they couldn’t destroy Houston’s resistance (2-4 in the series). Philadelphia’s representatives have a priceless experience, which allows them to show themselves in all of their magnificence in every match. Bryce Harper and Trey Turner stood out for the second straight line. Although, Aaron Nola should get some credit for a huge number of perfect throws (7 strikeouts). MatchPlug Prediction For Arizona Diamondbacks VS Philadelphia Phillies  Head-to-head records between these two sides show that the two times they’ve faced off this week, the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks at home (5-3 and 10-0). And there is a high chance that the Phillies will recreate this result tonight. Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies Moneyline. 

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MLB EXPERT PICKS: Texas Rangers VS Houston Astros betting Predictions

The Houston Astros may have caught the Texas Rangers to win the AL West Division title this season but they still haven’t caught them in the ALCS yet. The pitching contest in game three of Rangers VS Astros will feature Houston righty Cristian Javier as he takes on the returning Max Scherzer of the Texas Rangers. MatchPlug has created this preview to give you the MLB best bets today, picks, odds, and predictions for Rangers VS Astros. We are a Hot Prediction Site to get updates, news, and analysis for Major League Baseball. Predictions And Betting Preview For Texas Rangers VS Houston Astros MLB 2023 Playoffs Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas. When: Thursday, 19th October, 2023 Time: 01:03 Teams to play: Rangers and Astros. MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.855. Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On The Texas Rangers 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.855 1XBet Over/Under: Over 9.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.80 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 9 The Texas Rangers have become the first team to ever reach the postseason with more blown saves in a season. Their beleaguered bullpen now has 5.1 innings in the ALCS and permitted only one run. In their 7-0 start to the playoffs, the bullpen has allowed only five runs total in 22.1 innings of work. Texas’ starting staff will get a huge boost tonight as three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer comes back to the rotation after missing the first two rounds of the playoffs. This will be Scherzer’s 23 career start and 28th postseason appearance overall and fifth different team in the postseason. Overall, he is 7-7 with a 3.58 ERA in his postseason career. Betting On The Houston Astros 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.101 1XBet Over/Under: Under 9.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.05 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 9 The Houston Astros ended the regular season with four consecutive victories and then took three of four over the Minnesota Twins in the divisional round and were one of the hottest teams in the playoffs to enter the ALCS. Unluckily, Houston will now play an even hotter team, the Rangers, and are now in a 2-0 hole as they take the road. Cristian Javier will pitch for the Astros in game three in a close must-win situation. Despite being down 2-0, Houston should feel confident about sending Javier to the mound. In his postseason career, he is 5-1 in 15 games including three starts with an ERA of only 1.91. MatchPlug Prediction For Texas Rangers VS Houston Astros  The Houston Astros bullpen has been almost un-hittable in the series and has yet to allow a run in two games. Unfortunately, however, the Astros cannot combine their offense with their pitching yet in the series. Houston is under .500 on the season at home this year but has the best road record in baseball. They will ride this trend to a win over the Texas Rangers tonight. Prediction: Texas Rangers Moneyline.

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