We give Gonsolin the edge in this pitching match-up because he was so darn good last year. From there we call both the splits with the sticks and the bullpen comparison about even. But our belief is Philadelphia has been playing a bit over its head so far this season, somehow hitting and winning without Harper and Hoskins, while Los Angeles is under-performing a bit. We believe those trends will revert themselves, possibly as soon as this series, or even Monday night. We’re betting the Dodgers to take the opener of this series.

Urquidy is struggling so far this season but we believe he’s better than that. From there Philadelphia owns a slight edge with the sticks but Houston owns a solid edge in the bullpen comparison. Also, the Astros certainly don’t want to get swept at home. So we’re betting Houston Sunday night.

Kershaw owns the check-mark in the pitching match-up but St. Louis, with its right-handed heavy line-up, owns edges in both the splits with the sticks and the bullpen comparison. Will the Cardinals eventually pull themselves out of the doldrums? Yes, we believe they will. And we like the betting value with St. Louis catching an underdog price Saturday night.

Cole gets the check-mark in the pitching match-up because he’s been so darn good so far this season but Heaney ain’t been bad himself. From there Texas owns a short edge with the sticks while New York owns a short edge in the bullpen comparison. So when we add it up it looks to us like the Yanks are overpriced here. It’s not easy betting against Cole but we like the value with the Rangers Thursday night.

At first glance the Cubs with Steele should probably be favored by even more than -125. But our take here is Chicago is playing over its head so far this season while San Diego is kinda just getting started, with Tatis finally back in the line-up. Also, we still have some faith in Snell. So we like the Padres catching an underdog price Tuesday night.

We're calling this pitching match-up a push in part because Bradley is still such an unknown quantity. From there, while Tampa owns the better offensive numbers, there's no way they can keep hitting like they are for very long. Meanwhile, Houston is faring better than we thought it would without Altuve and with little help from Abreu. And the bullpens scope out about even. So from what we can tell, the value on the dime line here resides with the Astros. We're betting on Houston at that underdog price Monday night.

We give Megill the edge in the pitching match-up. New York also has the superior bullpen, while the offensive stats against right-handed pitchers are roughly even. Additionally, the Mets are six games above .500 against right-handed starters, whereas the Giants are four games below .500. We're betting on the New York Mets for Sunday night's game.

While Kirby has the advantage in the pitching match-up, St. Louis holds the edge when it comes to offense, and the bullpens appear evenly matched. Therefore, the value on the dime line lies with the Cardinals. Additionally, a road trip could be beneficial for St. Louis, especially after a 3-4 home-stand. Our bet for Friday night is on the Cardinals.

We give Taillon a slight edge in the pitching match-up, primarily due to our positive experience with him in recent seasons. Last year, the Yankees had a 24-8 record with him. From there, we give Chicago an advantage with the bats, as Los Angeles is missing a couple of key players, and the Cubs currently have the better bullpen. As a result, we're betting on the Chicago Cubs to win the opener of this series on Thursday night.

We give Berrios a slight advantage in the pitching matchup, although both pitchers have struggled early this season. Toronto has the edge with the bats, while the bullpens are relatively even. Based on our analysis

, it appears that the Jays should be favored Our free baseball betting pick is to back the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.

We'll give Kershaw the edge in the pitching match-up here, but it's close. From there, we'll give New York the edge in the bullpen comparison while the splits with the sticks look about even. So the value of the line on this game resides with the Mets. Also, New York is hot, with five straight wins, while Los Angeles is struggling a bit as of late. We like the Mets getting that underdog price Tuesday night.

Taking all factors into account, I wholeheartedly endorse wagering on the Atlanta Braves in this showdown. They hold a decisive advantage in starting pitching, as well as multiple key statistical categories, and they are currently in the midst of a scorching streak that has propelled them to road game dominance. With a runline of -1.5 +128, this is a prime opportunity to support a formidable team and hopefully catch a generous payout.

Atlanta gets our handicapping check-marks in the pitching match-up, the splits with the sticks and in the bullpen comparison. So we like the Braves. We also like chasing better prices. So in knowing they’ll bat nine times we’ll play Atlanta against the run line at a price of +115

We give Taillon the edge in the pitching match-up despite his iffy start to this season. From there Los Angeles owns the edge in the splits with the sticks while the bullpens look about even at the moment. So according to our calculations the line on this game seems rather inflated. Also, Chicago is heading in a good direction as of late while the Dodgers are struggling a bit. Betting baseball is often about finding good value on the daily dime lines and the value here resides with the Cubs. We like Chicago at the underdog price for Saturday

Considering the recent form of both teams, the starting pitchers, and the head-to-head matchups, the Baltimore Orioles at -113 offer a better value bet. The Orioles have had a better overall performance and have a more promising starting pitcher in Tyler Wells. Additionally, their recent head-to-head record against the White Sox favors them. Therefore, bettors should consider placing their bets on the Baltimore Orioles to win this matchup.

Considering the strong pitching matchup in favor of the Cincinnati Reds, their historical home advantage, and their better offensive performance at home, the Reds represent the best betting value in this game at -121. While the matchup appears close on paper, the combination of these factors should provide the Reds with a higher probability of winning, making them an attractive option for bettors seeking line value.

Although it's close, Kershaw gets the checkmark in the pitching match-up here. From there, we give Los Angeles edges in both the splits with the sticks and the bullpens. So we like the Dodgers. We also like taking chances. So in, knowing they'll bat nine times, we'll play LA against the run line at a price of +105.

Our three main baseball handicapping factors poll this game at right around a toss-up. This means the betting value resides with San Diego at the underdog price. Also, despite Monday's result, we like the direction the Padres seem to be headed. So in anticipation of a bounce-back effort, we're betting on San Diego Tuesday night

We give Lugo the edge in the pitching match-up because he’s at least a known quantity, and his overall career numbers ain’t bad. But from there, we give Atlanta edges in both the splits with the sticks and the bullpen comparison. Also, we figure the Braves are good for the split of this series. We’re betting on Atlanta Sunday night.

Anderson might own the edge in this pitching match-up but we expect a bounce-back performance from Berrios, following a rough outing last time out. From there Toronto owns edges in the splits with the sticks and in the bullpen comparison. Plus, the Blue Jays are catching an underdog price. We’re taking Toronto Saturday night.