posted July 18, 2008 at 18:10 in MLB Free Picks
MLB Online Betting Action – MLB 4X4 of Free Picks
With the conclusion of the annual MLB All-Star break, the 2008 MLB regular season is back in full effect in the BetUS Sportsbook and now, the BetUS MLB online sports betting community can give their respective MLB bankrolls a big-time boost with its second half of the MLB wagering with this entertaining ‘4X4’ of MLB Free Picks.
Along with numerous other informative MLB articles in the BetUS Locker Room, from some of the most respected sports handicappers and analysts in the business, BetUS MLB online sports betting fanatics will have a multitude of excellent wagering opportunities to increase their MLB respective seasonal bankrolls in the BetUS Sportsbook.
Here is a look at each matchup, followed by my analysis and MLB Free Picks.
Oakland A’s at New York Yankees
The Pitchers: Athletics starter Justin Duchscherer is 10-5 in 16 starts covering 108.2 innings with 66 strikeouts, 23 walks and an amazing ERA of 1.82.
Yankees starter Andy Pettitte is 10-7 in 20 starts covering 125.0 innings with 91 strikeouts, 30 walks and a 4.03 ERA.
Analysis: I’ll keep this pick short and sweet for the BetUS MLB online sports wagering community by saying that the high-priced Yankees should take a cue from the much younger, but extremely competitive Oakland A’s, whose entire payroll could probably be absorbed by the Yankees several times over.
Roster salaries aside, I like the A’s, behind Justin Duchscherer to narrowly beat the Yankees and Andy Pettitte despite playing on the road. In a worst case scenario, I say take the A’s to cover the Run Line.
MLB Free Picks: Oakland 4 New York 3
Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox
The Pitchers: Royals starter Brian Bannister is 7-8 in 19 starts covering 115.0 innings with 69 strikeouts, 34 walks and an ERA of 5.24.
White Sox starter John Danks is 7-4 in 19 starts covering 114.2 innings with 94 strikeouts, 31 walks and an amazing ERA of 2.67.
Analysis: I’ve liked Royals’ starter Brian Bannister since he made his big league debut in 2007 and generally think he’s got a bright future in front of him, but tonight’s matchup goes to the Chicago White Sox and impressive started John Danks.
MLB Free Picks: White Sox 6 Royals 2
New York Mets at Cincinnati Reds
The Pitchers: Mets starter Pedro Martinez is 3-2 in nine starts covering 44.2 innings with 34 strikeouts, 18 walks and a 6.25 ERA.
Reds starter Edinson Volquez is 12-3 in 19 starts and just one relief appearance covering 117.2 innings with 126 strikeouts, 56 walks and a 2.29 ERA.
Analysis: While the New York Mets have been playing much better baseball recently, I like the Cincinnati Reds, behind the overwhelming Edinson Volquez, to beat the Mets narrowly, thanks to another stellar pitching performance from Volquez.
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MLB Free Picks: Reds 4 Mets 2
The Pitchers: Pirates starter Zach Duke is 4-6 in 19 starts covering 110.1 innings with 44 K’s, 33 walks and a 4.40 ERA.
Rockies starter Aaron Cook is 11-6 in 20 starts covering 138.2 innings with 67 strikeouts, 31 walks and a 3.57 ERA.
Analysis: Since the Colorado Rockies are playing at home in this matchup and have the better starter on the mound, they are undoubtedly the right pick to win this contest. I say take the Rockies to cover the Run Line while going ‘Over’ the set O/U line if it isn’t more than 10 runs.
MLB Free Picks: Rockies 6 Pirates 4
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