MLB 2021 Preview: Season Predictions, Futures Wagers & Why Rays Are The Bet

MLB Opening Day is nearly upon us and we're going to be treated to a full season, which feels like a huge relief after last year's short season. OddsChecker's very own Jamie Kelton is joined by MLB analyst and handicapper John Laghezza to look ahead at the upcoming season.

John guides us through his strategy to betting baseball, where to find the value and how sharp bettors prosper. They debate the teams which they think could have a standout year and also reveal the teams which they think could struggle to meet expectations this year. 

Not only that but John breaks down his best futures bet, including the team who he thinks offer a huge price to win the World Series. 

Jamie and John also take an early look at that Opening Day slate and see if there is any value on the board, before we get the full news on lineups. 

MLB Opening Day Picks & Odds: Season Predictions, Futures Wagers & Why Rays Are The Bet

John Laghezza's MLB World Series Futures Pick

Tampa Bay Rays @ +2700

MLB Opening Day 2021 Schedule

Thursday, April 1

Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees, 1:05 p.m. ET

Cleveland at Detroit Tigers, 1:10 p.m. ET

Minnesota Twins at Milwaukee Brewers, 2:10 p.m. ET

Baltimore Orioles at Boston Red Sox, 2:10 p.m. ET

Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. ET

Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies, 3:05 p.m. ET

Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres, 4:10 p.m. ET

Texas Rangers at Kansas City Royals, 4:10 p.m. ET

Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies, 4:10 p.m. ET

St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds, 4:10 p.m. ET

Tampa Bay Rays at Miami Marlins, 4:10 p.m. ET

New York Mets at Washington Nationals, 7:09 p.m. ET

Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05 p.m. ET

Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics, 10:07 p.m. ET

San Francisco Giants at Seattle Mariners, 10:10 p.m. ET