Baseball Handicapping Articles

MLB Futures Predictions for MVP, Cy Young
by Mike Allen - 2/23/2024

Spring Training is officially underway for Major League Baseball. So, naturally, it’s time to get way ahead of ourselves and bet on the potential winner or two for baseball’s biggest regular season awards. Today, we have betting odds on the AL and NL MVP as well as the Cy Young Award winner for each league.

2024 MLB Home Run Leader Odds and Expert Betting Picks
by Matt Zitt - 2/20/2024

New York Yankees super star Aaron Judge is the favorite to lead Major League Baseball in home runs for the 2024 season. Behind him are a few familiar names, including the reigning home run king Matt Olson, 2019 leader Pete Alonso, and two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani. Olson’s title in 2023 was the NL’s first since 2019, and there has not been a back-to-back winner since Jose Bautista accomplished that feat in 2010 and 2011. Doc’s Sports will look at the current betting odds to emerge as baseball’s home run king for the upcoming season.

MLB Division Winners Predictions with Odds and Expert Betting Picks
by Mike Allen - 2/16/2024

Major League Baseball's first Spring Training game is now just a week away. I am absolutely elated, especially as an Atlanta Braves fan. It's been a long offseason after losing to the Philadelphia Phillies the same way for the second year in a row. You might be surprised to see the betting odds on the winner of the NL East, though, as the Braves are substantial betting favorites at (-290) to win the division. I guess this is reassuring, but I’m not completely sold.

MLB AL and NL MVP Odds and Expert Predictions
by Matt Zitt - 2/15/2024

MLB squads are heading to Florida and Arizona for Spring Training, and it is never too early to look at MVP odds for the upcoming regular season. The 2023 campaign brought fans two monster MVP Award-winners in Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr. Both look like strong contenders again, with an opportunity to become back-to-back winners since Miguel Cabrera accomplished that feat in 2013. The American League is wide open after the two-way sensation made the jump to the National League. It is also not a guarantee Ohtani wins this year’s race due to being limited to only a DH role after arm surgery. Doc’s Sports will break down some of the best bets for the AL and NL MVP races.

Series Betting Odds and Predictions for NLCS and ALCS
by Mike Allen - 10/13/2023

I hope you haven't been procrastinating to bet on the MLB Playoffs, because, just like that, both the Wild Card and Divisional rounds are in the books. We are only 10 days into the postseason, and are already looking at the betting odds for both the National and American League Championship Series.

Marlins vs Phillies Series Picks: Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Mike Allen - 10/2/2023

I don't know your favorite team in this year's MLB Playoffs, but I will tell you this. You don't want to play the Philadelphia Phillies. I understand that the secret is out about them by now. They have been playing as well -- if not better -- than any other team in the league for months.

Rangers vs Rays Series Picks: Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Mike Allen - 10/2/2023

At this point, it's likely you've already felt that nip in the air a couple of times. Saying farewell to Summer is always hard, but let's be honest. You have to admit that 162 games is a lot! Don’t get me wrong. It’s been a great year as an Atlanta Braves and Ronald Acuna Jr. fan. The MLB regular season truly is a marathon. It’s now in the rearview, though, and the playoffs are getting started immediately.

2023 MLB Hits Leader Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Mike Allen - 8/31/2023

As the temperature across the country ever so slightly simmers down, the respective races for the pennant in Major League Baseball have commenced. Four of the six divisions are still up for grabs. Teams are also competing for home-field advantage in the playoffs.

MLB Odds to Make the Playoffs with a Best Bet
by Joey House - 8/21/2023

As the "Boys of Summer" finish up the month of August, they enter the home stretch of the arduous baseball season. While some divisions already have the winner practically guaranteed (the East and West divisions in the NL), thanks to the expanded 12-game playoff format, there is still plenty of excitement and intrigue as to who will get into the postseason and get a chance to play in the Fall Classic.

MLB Betting Advice: Hot and Cold Teams for Wagering 8/4/2023
by Joey House - 8/4/2023

As summer churns on at a record-high pace, we take a look at some baseball teams who have been hot in their own right, as well as some teams who still need to thaw out because their performances have been so ice-cold. Luckily, Docs have been monitoring both ends of the spectrum and can give you expert analysis of who to follow and who to fade.

MLB Betting Odds and Picks for Division Winners
by Mike Allen - 8/2/2023

The Major League Baseball trade deadline of August 1 has come and gone. And, honestly, it was a bit anti-climactic. We all thought Shohei Ohtani would get shipped off to another city or worse, to make the Los Angeles Dodgers the favorite to win the World Series. We believed the Cubs would sell Marcus Stroman and Cody Bellinger… but, no. They think they have a shot at the playoffs, but I'm not buying.

What are MLB Baseball Picks: A Comprehensive Guide
by Joey House - 7/31/2023

Baseball, the beloved pastime of our nation, has captured the hearts of fans for generations. As sports wagering continues its expansion across the USA, an exhilarating pursuit has emerged—making baseball picks. These picks can come from many sources, such as baseball analysts, professional handicappers, and even passionate followers. For many, betting on baseball is about money. But for some, it's an outlet for their competitive juices that haven't stopped flowing since their athletic days. There's a feeling of triumph when they hit a 3-team parlay or a 6-unit-sized bet comparable to winning a big game.

MLB Team Totals Betting: Advice and Handicapping
by Matt Jacob - 6/26/2023

Have you ever handicapped a Major League Baseball matchup and loved a particular side but hated the price oddsmakers were offering? If you’ve been an MLB bettor for more than a minute, the answer undoubtedly is “yes”. For decades, bettors who faced such a conundrum essentially were limited to two choices — make the bet at less-than-ideal odds or pass. Now? There are multiple ways to wager on baseball beyond the traditional sides and totals.

MLB Handicapping: Most Profitable Ballparks for Totals Bettors
by Matt Jacob - 6/23/2023

Among the many elements of baseball that set it apart from all other sports is the fact that no two ballparks are alike. While every NFL field, NBA court, NHL rink and soccer pitch has uniform dimensions, each MLB stadium has its own personality. These unique characteristics — from outfield depths to wall heights to the amount of space allocated for foul territory — lead many venues to be labeled as “hitter’s parks” and “pitcher’s parks”.

MLB Handicapping: Most Profitable Starting Pitchers in 2023
by Matt Jacob - 6/21/2023

There are plenty of recognizable names near the top of the Cy Young Award odds boards for both leagues — names like Clayton Kershaw, Zack Wheeler, Spencer Strider, Gerrit Cole and Shohei Ohtani. Two names you won’t find among the favorites to take home the top pitching prize in the National League and American League? Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer and Arizona Diamondbacks southpaw Tommy Henry.

MLB Handicapping: Evaluating the Best, Worst Bullpens in 2023
by Matt Jacob - 6/19/2023

Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver once famously said that, in baseball, momentum is the next day’s starting pitcher. Weaver’s quote has long been considered gospel to serious baseball bettors, whose handicapping always begins by analyzing the starting pitching matchup for any given game.

MLB Handicapping: Best, Worst Betting Teams First Five Innings
by Matt Jacob - 6/16/2023

As sports betting has exploded across the country, the wagering menu offered at sportsbooks has expanded exponentially. This is particularly true in MLB, as there are now about as many ways to bet on the sport as there are ways for the Kansas City Royals to lose ballgames.

MLB Betting Advice: Hot and Cold Teams for Betting 6/1/2023
by Joey House - 6/1/2023

Both short-term and long-term trends are important in baseball wagering, as they help identify valuable betting opportunities. Short-term trends show recent performance and can help identify momentum shifts, while long-term trends provide a comprehensive view of a team's strengths and weaknesses. The relative importance of each depends on the situation and the bettor's goals. Considering both types of trends, along with other relevant information, can increase the chances of making profitable bets. You can count on Docsports.com to give you all the trends you will need to wage a successful wagering campaign.

Free MLB Picks Los Angeles Angels: Season-Long Handicapping and Specialization 5/23/2023
by Joey House - 5/23/2023

It's been some time since I've submitted a wager, but I've been following the Angels closely and am cautiously optimistic that their season can still be a successful one. It's been very disappointing to be a fan of a squad with so much talent and potential and year after year see it squandered and wasted. The last bet I did recommend was Texas vs. Los Angeles on May 5th (Cinco De Mayo) and I had the Angels -145 for 3 units and also the over at 9.0 at +100.

MLB Betting Advice: Hot and Cold Teams for Betting 5/15/2023
by Joey House - 5/15/2023

Both short-term and long-term trends are important in baseball wagering, as they help identify valuable betting opportunities. Short-term trends show recent performance and can help identify momentum shifts, while long-term trends provide a comprehensive view of a team's strengths and weaknesses. The relative importance of each depends on the situation and the bettor's goals. Considering both types of trends, along with other relevant information, can increase the chances of making profitable bets.