MLB weekend betting cheat sheet

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MLB weekend betting cheat sheet

Two weeks remain in the 2009 MLB season and the pennant races are getting tighter than ever as we near the finish line.

Let?s preview the top four series this weekend. Remember, all results are within the series and all pitcher records are ?team starts? (the team?s record in games in which the pitcher starts) versus this opponent.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals

Most Recent Series Result: Cardinals 7-3 last 10 games (8-5 this season)

Most Recent Series Result at the Site: Cardinals 5-1 last six games home (5-1 this season)

Key Day/Month Stat: Cardinals 9-3 Fridays; Cubs 3-11 away Fridays

Best Arm in the Series: Cardinals Carpenter 5-1, 3.69 ERA home career team starts

Worst Arm in the Series: Braves Dempster 0-6, 3.98 ERA away last six team starts

San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers

Most Recent Series Result: Dodgers 4-2 last 12 games (9-6 this season)

Most Recent Series Result at the Site: Dodgers 7-4 last 11 games home (4-2 this season)

Key Day/Month Stat: Dodgers 12-2 home Saturdays

Best Arm in the Series: Giants Lincecum 4-0, 2.82 ERA last four team starts

Worst Arm in the Series: Giants Sanchez 1-6, 6.15 ERA career team starts

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins

Most Recent Series Result: Twins 13-7 last 20 games (7-4 this season)

Most Recent Series Result at the Site: Twins 5-1 last six games home (5-1 this season)

Key Day/Month Stat: Twins 0-5 Saturdays home

Best Arm in the Series: Twins Pavano 4-0, 1,48 ERA career team starts; Tigers Washburn 7-1, 2.64 ERA career team starts

Worst Arm in the Series: Tigers Porcello 0-1, 9.00 ERA away career

Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers

Most Recent Series Result: Rangers 11-4 last 15 games (9-3 this season)

Most Recent Series Result at the Site: Angels 10-2 Saturdays; Twins 3-12 Saturdays

Key Day/Month Stat: Angels 16-4 Sundays home; White Sox 5-15 Sundays

Best Arm in the Series: Angels Kazmir 8-1, 2.28 ERA career team starts

Worst Arm in the Series: Angels Lackey 0-4, 12.28 ERA last four team starts: Angels Weaver 0-4, 5.18 ERA last four away team starts

 

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Top MLB Weekend Betting Trends ? 9/18-9/20

Top MLB Weekend Betting Trends ? 9/18-9/20

Top MLB Weekend Betting Trends ? 9/18-9/20


there are going to be any changes in the Major League Baseball playoff picture from where it stands now, this weekend will be the turning point. There are six key series? on tap that figure to be influential. For all of the chasing clubs, this could be their last ditch effort to make a run at the postseason. Four matchups pit division leaders against their second-place followers, while the Dodgers, Rockies, and Giants will continue to try and clear up the N.L. West & wildcard races. Let?s take a look at those matchups plus reveal some of the Top Betting Trends you?ll want to consider in your baseball weekend wagering.

The most intriguing series would seem to be occurring in the Metrodome, where a Twins sweep over the visiting Tigers would get them within one game of the American League Central lead. Minnesota is a -150 series favorite to take two out of three, but don?t be fooled, Manager Ron Gardenhire?s team needs and wants all three games. His club comes into the series on a 4-game winning streak and boasting a 5-1 record against the Tigers in 2009 at home. Detroit is trying to withstand the Twins rally and stop its own fade as well, as they have lost seven of 10 as of Friday.

The Angels head to Texas looking to snap a skid that has seen them lose nine of 12 to the Rangers this year, including five of six in Arlington. A three-game sweep by the Rangers would pull Texas to within 3 1/2 games of the Angels in the AL West standings. It?s pretty much come down to division title or bust now for Texas, as they?ve faded out of the wildcard hunt by losing their last four games. Los Angeles has been one of the league?s better road teams in ?09, going 43-32 for +14 units of betting profit. Oddsmakers have tabbed the Halos as a -135 series favorite.

The Phillies will have their hands full in Atlanta, where the Braves have won seven in a row. Philadelphia hasn?t lost a lot on its lead though during that span, putting up victories in its last five games. The Braves are 7 1/2 games behind the Phillies and only 4 1/2 behind Colorado in the Wild Card standings. Atlanta?s bats have been red-hot in the current streak, scoring 6.4 RPG while batting .333 and boasting an on-base percentage of .397. They are also on a 16-8 run when hosting Philadelphia over the L3 seasons.

Elsewhere, the Cubs are facing a nine-game deficit in the Central and a seven-game mountain to climb for the Wild Card, but three wins in St. Louis would help. They?ll also be looking for assistance from the Diamondbacks, who are hosting Colorado this weekend. Also keeping an eye on that series will be the Dodgers and Giants, who play one another in L.A., and San Francisco could be finished if they don't take at least two of three on the road this weekend. They're 3 1/2 games behind Colorado for the Wild Card and 8 1/2 behind the Dodgers in the division. That certainly won?t be easy, with the Dodgers owning records of 46-29 at home and 42-22 vs. divisional opponents in ?09.

Now here?s a look at some of those Top StatFox Betting Trends for you to utilize over the next few days.

SAN DIEGO at PITTSBURGH


PITTSBURGH is 12-37 (-24.6 Units) against the money line vs. an NL team with an on base percentage .325 or worse this season. The average score was PITTSBURGH 3.0, OPPONENT 5.2 - (Rating = 3*)

FLORIDA at CINCINNATI


CINCINNATI is 19-36 (-15.8 Units) against the money line after batting .240 or worse over a 15 game span this season. The average score was CINCINNATI 3.7, OPPONENT 4.8 - (Rating = 1*)

WASHINGTON at NY METS


WASHINGTON is 10-34 (-22.0 Units) against the money line with a struggling bullpen whose WHIP is over 1.750 the last 15 games this season. The average score was WASHINGTON 4.3, OPPONENT 6.0 - (Rating = 3*)

PHILADELPHIA at ATLANTA


ATLANTA is 4-14 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in home games vs. NL teams scoring 4.8 or more runs/game in the second half of the last 2 seasons. The average score was ATLANTA 3.1, OPPONENT 6.1 - (Rating = 1*)

HOUSTON at MILWAUKEE


MILWAUKEE is 22-31 (-14.8 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.3 or less runs/game this season. The average score was MILWAUKEE 4.9, OPPONENT 5.0 - (Rating = 1*)

CHICAGO CUBS at ST LOUIS


CHICAGO CUBS are 8-22 (-14.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%) this season. The average score was CHICAGO CUBS 3.4, OPPONENT 5.3 - (Rating = 2*)

COLORADO at ARIZONA


ARIZONA is 10-22 (-11.9 Units) against the money line vs. an NL team with an on base percentage of .340 or better this season. The average score was ARIZONA 3.8, OPPONENT 5.0 - (Rating = 1*)

SAN FRANCISCO at LA DODGERS


LA DODGERS are 22-9 (+10.8 Units) against the money line vs. a good bullpen whose ERA is 3.75 or better this season. The average score was LA DODGERS 5.7, OPPONENT 3.4 - (Rating = 1*)

BOSTON at BALTIMORE


BALTIMORE is 12-41 (-20.6 Units) against the money line vs. teams outscoring opp by 0.5 or more runs/game in the second half of the last 2 seasons. The average score was BALTIMORE 4.3, OPPONENT 6.8 - (Rating = 1*)

TORONTO at TAMPA BAY


TORONTO is 20-40 (-23.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season. The average score was TORONTO 4.2, OPPONENT 5.1 - (Rating = 2*)

LA ANGELS at TEXAS


TEXAS is 10-4 (+9.3 Units) against the money line when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%) in the second half of this season. The average score was TEXAS 5.4, OPPONENT 3.1 - (Rating = 1*)

DETROIT at MINNESOTA


MINNESOTA is 23-4 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games vs. a decent bullpen whose WHIP is 1.350 to 1.450 over the last 2 seasons. The average score was MINNESOTA 6.1, OPPONENT 3.5 - (Rating = 3*)

KANSAS CITY at CHI WHITE SOX


GUILLEN is 53-16 (+21.8 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -175 to -250 as the manager of CHI WHITE SOX. The average score was CHI WHITE SOX 6.2, OPPONENT 4.1 - (Rating = 1*)

CLEVELAND at OAKLAND


WEDGE is 74-46 (+27.4 Units) against the money line in road games vs. AL teams scoring 4.7 or less runs/game in the second half of the season as the manager of CLEVELAND. The average score was CLEVELAND 5.6, OPPONENT 4.4 - (Rating = 2*)

NY YANKEES at SEATTLE


NY YANKEES are 46-23 (+13.9 Units) against the money line vs. AL teams allowing 4.7 or less runs/game this season. The average score was NY YANKEES 5.9, OPPONENT 4.4 - (Rating = 1*)