MLB Series Odds and Betting Analysis for the Top Games in the Weekend

MLB Series Odds and Betting Analysis for the Top Games in the Weekend

Rivalry matches to watch out for this weekend: We have another big weekend of MLB action coming our way and a ton of matchups that are well worth watching and wagering on.

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It’s a full slate of games on tap, with every team still trying to find their footing in the early part of the new season. Earlier this week, we spoke about the current odds to win the World Series and how those will change as the season progresses, and there are several matchups that could have an impact on those MLB odds, as well as the odds to win each of the individual divisions. There are a lot of series to choose from, and we have picked out 4 that we believe to be among the best, so let’s get right to it.

 

Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies

Game 1: Friday, April 12, 6:40 PM | Bailey Falter vs Cristopher Sanchez
Game 2: Saturday, April 13, 4:05 PM | Marco Gonzales vs Spencer Turnbull
Game 3: Sunday, April 14, 1:35 PM | Mitch Keller vs Zack Wheeler

It’s the battle of Pennsylvania this weekend, with the Pirates making the short trip to Philadelphia for a series. The Pirates are once again off to a fast start to the season, like they did last year, but will this run last? They head into the weekend sitting at 9-3, winning 7 of their last 10. The Phillies have had an up and down start and are sitting at 6-6, which has them 2 games back of the Braves in the NL East. Pittsburgh is 3-2 in road games this season, while the Phillies are 2-4 at home.

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Milwaukee Brewers at Baltimore Orioles

Game 1: Friday, April 12, 7:05 PM, Apple TV+ | Freddy Peralta vs Tyler Wells
Game 2: Saturday, April 13, 4:05 PM | DL Hall vs Dean Kremer
Game 3: Sunday, April 14, 1:35 PM | Colin Rea vs Corbin Burnes

This is an interleague series between a pair of teams that have playoff hopes this season. The Brewers are on the move, winning 2 in a row and 7 of their last 10 to get within a half game of the division leading Pirates in the NL Central. It is a similar story for the Orioles, who are trying to catch the Yankees in the AL East. Baltimore has won 2 in a row to move into 2nd in the division. The Brewers have been great on the road, going 5-1, while the Orioles are 4-2 at home.

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New York Yankees at Cleveland Guardians

Game 1: Friday, April 12, 7:10 PM | Clarke Schmidt vs Carlos Carrasco
Game 2: Saturday, April 13, 6:10 PM | Luis Gil vs Triston McKenzie
Game 3: Sunday, April 14, 1:35 PM | Colin Rea vs Corbin Burnes

This stands out because we have a pair of division leaders set to go head-to-head. The Yankees have come storming out the gate as they look to bounce back from a disappointing season in 2023. They are 10-3 right now, although they are coming off a loss. The Yankees are an impressive 6-1 on the road. The Guardians have the early lead in a Central Division that promises to be tight. The Guardians are 9-3 overall and 2-1 at home, giving them a 1-game lead in the division.

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Texas Rangers at Houston Astros

Game 1: Friday, April 12, 8:10 PM | Dane Dunning vs J.P. France
Game 2: Saturday, April 13, 4:05 PM, FS1 | Andrew Heaney vs Ronel Blanco
Game 3: Sunday, April 14, 1:40 PM | Nestor Cortes vs Logan Allen

The general consensus was that these two teams would be in a duel to win the AL West, just as they were last season. The Rangers are holding up their end of the bargain, leading the way with a 7-5 record. They have not traveled much just yet and are 2-1 in road games in the early going. Things are not looking good for the Astros, as they are at 4-9 thus far, which has them dead last in the West. They have lost 2 in a row and are just 2-5 in their own building. This is a must win series for both teams.

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American League Odds

New York Yankees +325
Houston Astros +425
Texas Rangers +550
Baltimore Orioles +575
Toronto Blue Jays +1100
Seattle Mariners +1200
Minnesota Twins +1400
Tampa Bay Rays +1400
Cleveland Guardians +1800
Boston Red Sox +2500
Detroit Tigers +2500
Kansas City Royals +4000
Los Angeles Angels +5500
Chicago White Sox +20000
Oakland Athletics +25000
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National League Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers +170
Atlanta Braves +240
Philadelphia Phillies +700
Chicago Cubs +1500
St. Louis Cardinals +1600
Arizona Diamondbacks +1800
Cincinnati Reds +2500
San Francisco Giants +2500
Milwaukee Brewers +3000
San Diego Padres +3000
New York Mets +3500
Pittsburgh Pirates +3500
Miami Marlins +10000
Washington Nationals +15000
Colorado Rockies +25000
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Rivalry matches to watch out for this weekend: We have another big weekend of MLB action coming our way as teams continue to try and get into the swing of the new season.

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Other than the Pittsburgh Pirates overperforming and the Houston Astros underwhelming, there haven’t really been any major surprises to talk about through the opening week of the season. Of course, that could all change sooner rather than later, but that is a conversation better left to an entirely different article. For now, it is time to look ahead to what is a very busy schedule this coming weekend. We have some really great matchups to look forward to, but we have narrowed It down to 4 that we really like. Most of these are rivalry type matchups, but we also have one that might well be a playoff preview, which seems ridiculous to say aloud at this early stage. Let’s take a closer look to consider in your MLB betting plans.

 

Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees

Game 1: Friday, April 5, 1:05 PM | Yusei Kikuchi vs Marcus Stroman
Game 2: Saturday, April 6, 7:05 PM, ESPN+ | Kevin Gausman vs Clarke Schmidt
Game 3: Sunday, April 7, 1:35 PM | Bowden Francis vs Luis Gil

The expectation is that the AL East is going to be one of the strongest divisions in the MLB this season, just as it was last year. This is especially true when you consider that the Yankees are stronger and healthier this time around. They have certainly laid down an early marker, winning each of their first 5 games before taking their first loss of the season. It has been an up and down start for the Blue Jays, who, as of Wednesday afternoon, are playing .500 ball. It’s never too early to make a statement against a divisional opponent, which is what both teams will be looking to do.

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San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants

Game 1: Friday, April 5, 4:35 PM | Dylan Cease vs Jordan Hicks
Game 2: Saturday, April 6, 9:05 PM | Michael King vs Keaton Winn
Game 3: Sunday, April 7, 4:05 PM | Matt Waldron vs Logan Webb

We have another divisional matchup set to go this weekend, with the Padres making the short trip to San Francisco to face the Giants. Both teams are out to losing starts, which is never good when you are playing in the same division as the LA Dodgers, who look like a lock to run away with it again this season. Staying in touch with the leader is important, so both the Padres and the Giants will be looking to turn their fortunes around and get on the right side of .500.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Atlanta Braves

Game 1: Friday, April 5, 7:20 PM | Tommy Henry vs Spencer Strider
Game 2: Saturday, April 6, 7:20 PM | Brandon Pfaadt vs Max Fried
Game 3: Sunday, April 7, 1:35 PM | Ryne Nelson vs Chris Sale

It’s still to soon to be talking about potential playoff matchups, but that is potentially what we are looking at here. The Diamondbacks are coming off a successful season that saw them go all the way to the World Series, where they eventually lost to the Texas Rangers, while a lot of fans and pundits have the Atlanta Braves in as one of the favorites to end the season with another World Series Championship. Both teams are out to a winning start, but do the Braves have a slight edge at home?

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Houston Astros at Texas Rangers

Game 1: Friday, April 5, 8:05 PM, Apple TV+ | Hunter Brown vs Cody Bradford
Game 2: Saturday, April 6, 7:05 PM | J.P. France vs Jon Gray
Game 3: Sunday, April 7, 7:00 PM, ESPN | Ronel Blanco vs Dane Dunning

The battle for the AL West is on, with the Rangers looking to defend their championship crown this season. They were unable to win the West last season and had to go the long road to the championship, starting things out in the Wild Card. It was the Houston Astros who ultimately won the West in 2023, but they are out to a rough start, losing each of their first 5 games before finally picking up a win. The Astros probably need this one more, even this early in the season, so this should be fun to watch.

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