Baseball Handicapping Articles

MLB Betting Help: Hot and Cold Moneyline, Runline and Totals May 6, 2022
by Devon Rymarchuk - 5/6/2022

At almost the 30-game marker in the Major League Baseball season, teams are starting to form an identity. There are two powerhouses in New York this year, the NL West continues to be the toughest division in baseball, and C.J. Cron is leading the MLB in home runs. With a league that is more active than any other in professional sports, meaning they play almost every night of the summer, hot streaks and cold streaks from teams happen very frequently. Let’s look at what teams are making you money and losing you money so far this season.

Current Top MLB Pitchers to Bet on in 2022
by Cameron McQuade - 4/26/2022

We are now officially two-plus weeks into the baseball regular season. With the shorted spring training, a majority of pitchers came out slow, with velocity down and missing their spots. Now that each starter has had at least 2-3 games played this season, we can look at who the standout pitchers are, and guys you can confidently bet on (moneyline) based on their early season success.

MLB Betting Help: Hot Moneyline Teams as of April 19
by Devon Rymarchuk - 4/19/2022

Major League Baseball action is back and better than ever. Every team starts off the season with hopes to win the World Series. However, quickly through the first two weeks of the season, teams have started to separate themselves into either the contender or pretender category.

2022 Los Angeles Dodgers Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Devon Rymarchuk - 4/8/2022

With perhaps the best lineup in the major leagues, and many critics even saying one of the best rosters the MLB has ever seen, it is no surprise the Los Angeles Dodgers come in as pre-season favorites to win the World Series. The addition of legendary Braves 1st baseman Freddie Freeman to the Dodgers lineup is what really puts them over the top.

MLB Betting Advice: Breakout Pitcher of The Year
by Cameron McQuade - 4/8/2022

Yesterday was opening day in the MLB! It’s 2 weeks late, but we aren’t complaining, as baseball is back. Today I want to talk about who I think the biggest breakout pitcher of the year can be, and why. I think it’s a great idea to try and target a breakout pitcher before the season starts as you can get good betting value before the bookies and the public catch on.

2022 New York Mets Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Devon Rymarchuk - 4/6/2022

The New York Mets will begin their season coming off a stretch of free agent signings that even Met fans have a hard time believing. They’ve added pitching depth through the likes of Dodgers ace Max Scherzer, Oakland A’s stalwart Chris Bassitt, and a reliable bullpen arm in Adam Ottavino.

2022 Detroit Tigers Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Sean Barnard - 4/6/2022

The Detroit Tigers will head into the 2022 season with the hopes of capitalizing on a weak division after going 77-85 in 2021. They possess a young roster and added a few veteran pieces this offseason with the hopes to flip into “win-now” mode.

2022 Minnesota Twins Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Sean Barnard - 4/6/2022

Following back-to-back AL Central titles in 2019 and 2020, the Minnesota Twins ended last in the division with a record of 73-89 in 2021. Despite this, hopes are still fairly high for the Twins as they have been one of the most active teams in baseball since the lockout has ended.

August Young's Baseball Betting Primer and What You Should Expect for the 2022 Season
by August Young - 4/5/2022

This is truly one of the best times of the calendar year. Everything calms down once baseball season gets underway, and all we have to focus our attention on is the Stanley Cup Playoffs, NBA Playoffs, UFC and the MLB regular season!

2022 Atlanta Braves Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Devon Rymarchuk - 4/4/2022

No question that the goal is lofty for the Atlanta Braves this season, as the defending World Series champions they will be looking to duplicate the success of last year. Atlanta entered August of last season with a losing record and didn’t take control of the National League East until midway through August of 2021.

2022 Boston Red Sox Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Sean Barnard - 4/4/2022

The Boston Red Sox exceeded expectations during the 2021 season with a 92-70 record and managed to slide into the top Wild Card spot. Boston was predicted to have a mediocre season following 2020, but the team managed to make it to the ALCS. The core of the team has mostly been kept together. However, the expectation from Vegas is for the team to be unable to replicate this success this season.

2022 Toronto Blue Jays Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Sean Barnard - 4/4/2022

The Toronto Blue Jays went 91-71 in the 2021 season and just narrowly missed the playoffs. Despite this disappointment last year, expectations are sky-high moving forward. The Blue Jays have one of the most optimistic lenses on their season heading into the year and are in search of their first World Series victory since 1993. This also will be the first full season that the Blue Jays will play in Toronto since 2019.

2022 Philadelphia Phillies Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Devon Rymarchuk - 4/4/2022

The Philadelphia Phillies enter 2022 on a mission. And that mission, according to their offseason and commitment level to keep talent in Philly, is snaping their playoff drought dating back to the 2011 MLB season. The Philies are trending in the right direction, and 2021 brought them their first winning season in a decade.

2022 Tampa Bay Rays Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Sean Barnard - 4/4/2022

The Tampa Bay Rays had a positive 2021 season in which they finished with a 100-62 record, which was the best in the AL East. They were knocked out of the playoffs in the AL Division Series to the Boston Red Sox, sending them home earlier than the team had hoped. The core of this unit has remained mostly intact and will be geared up for a run this season.

2022 Chicago Cubs Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Devon Rymarchuk - 4/1/2022

The Chicago Cubs shook things up this offseason and will have a lot of new faces come opening day. Last season for the Cubs consisted of terrific highs (1st place in the NL Central in late June) and the lowest of lows, placing fourth place in the NL Central with 91 loses, their worst finish since 2013. Of biggest concern was the Cubs inability to keep talent in Chicago.

2022 Milwaukee Brewers Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Devon Rymarchuk - 3/31/2022

The Milwaukee Brewers will look to add another National League Central pennant in 2022, making it their third in five years. It would be a very impressive feat in a division with such prestige. Let’s dig a little deeper to see if the Brewers can gain control of the NL Central heading into 2022.

2022 St. Louis Cardinals Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Devon Rymarchuk - 3/31/2022

The St. Louis Cardinals have with no doubt been one of the most consistent franchises in the MLB over the past 20 years. They have been the type of organization that despite who is in their starting lineup or who is managing the roster, they have figured out the recipe to win games, consistently make playoffs and contend for World Series titles.

2022 Chicago White Sox Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Sean Barnard - 3/31/2022

The Chicago White Sox are beginning to build some momentum as a franchise as they won the AL Central last season for the first time since 2008. They finished last season with a record of 93-69 but lost in the ALDS to the Houston Astros. This was a disappointing result for a team that has been built as a contender, but this could all change this year.

2022 New York Yankees Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Sean Barnard - 3/30/2022

It is tough to deny that the Yankees’ 2021 season was a disappointment. They showed some impressive flashes from the pitching staff, but the offense never developed into the powerhouse it was expected to become. The Yankees still won 92 games and once went on a 13-game winning streak, but the flurry of injuries and Covid outbreaks prevented the team from reaching its peak.

2022 Houston Astros Predictions and Odds to Win the World Series
by Sean Barnard - 3/21/2022

have made solid playoff runs the past five seasons, which was highlighted by their World Series Championship in 2017. Houston was unable to secure their second World Series in franchise history last year as the Atlanta Braves defeated them in the league final. The Astros hope to get back on top this year, but their recent roster shifts could cause the team some problems.