MLB Best Betting Picks: Targeting Cleveland Guardians, Houston Astros on Friday Night
The MLB slate has some exciting matchups getting underway this weekend. Can Carlos Carrasco lead the Guardians, and will Yusei Kikuchi be the missing piece for the Astros? Krabs answers those questions and more in his MLB best betting picks for August 2nd.
Krabs - August 2, 2024, 4:48 PM EDT
5 minMLB Best Betting Picks: Targeting Cleveland Guardians, Houston Astros on Friday Night
Krabs gives his plays for some of baseball's best games on Friday night... He's looking at lines in the Orioles vs. Guardians and Rays vs. Astros.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Washington Nationals Prediction
Jake Irvin has been extremely consistent for Washington, especially at home. He will be facing Frankie Montas in his first start in a Brewers uniform. The total in this game has dropped from 9.5 to 8.5 on some books, a weird move considering Montas’ stats but his props for tonight make it seem like he is going to shove. Considering the Nationals recent offensive woes, I wouldn’t be surprised if he did. Fade both of these offenses and back Irvin and Montas to shine early, helping this total sneak under.
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Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals Prediction
The Orioles have yet to look sharp in the second half of the MLB season, and it won’t get any easier for them as Dean Kremer takes the mound on the road in Cleveland. The Guardians are one of the best home teams in baseball (34-15), and a matchup against Kremer and this struggling Orioles squad could be exactly what the Guardians need to improve their already-impressive home record. Carlos Carrasco has also struggled mightily in 2024 but Cleveland caught some steam on the moneyline in this spot. Ride with the sharps and back Carrasco and the surging Guardians.
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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros Prediction
The Astros just traded for Yusei Kikuchi, and if you look at where his pitching props are set at for tonight, you’d think he’s their new ace. The Astros have gotten steamed up throughout the afternoon, and are how (-150) on the moneyline. That is some serious line respect for Kikuchi and his 4.75 ERA, especially against this scrappy Rays team. The odds in this game are extremely telling… let’s back the Astros at home with their new lefty on the mound. I’ll meet you at the cash counter when the Rays struggle to score once again.
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