#MLB Betting Trends March 31, 2019
National League
Pirates (0-1) @ Reds (1-0)
Williams was 14-10, 3.11 in 31 starts LY; he is 3-1, 3.78 in 8 games (5 starts) vs Cincinnati, 0-0, 6.00 in two games (1 start) here. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Gray is making his first start for the Reds; he was 11-9, 4.90 in 30 games (23 starts) for Bronx LY. He is 0-1, 7.88 in two games (1 start) vs Pittsburgh. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Last 2+ years, Pirates are 20-19 against the Reds; they lost 5-3 here Thursday.
Mets (2-0) @ Nationals (0-2)
Wheeler was 12-7, 3.31 in 29 starts LY; he is 4-8, 4.37 in 13 starts vs Washington, 2-2, 3.72 in five starts here. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Corbin is making his Washington debut; he was 11-7, 3.15 in 33 starts for Arizona LY. He is 1-4, 5.10 in nine games (8 starts) against the Mets. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Mets won their first two games of this series (over 1-1).
Braves (0-2) @ Phillies (2-0)
This is Wright’s first MLB start; he allowed three runs in six IP in four relief stints LY. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Arrieta was 10-11, 3.96 in 31 starts LY; he is 4-2, 3.05 in seven starts vs Atlanta. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Phillies won first two games of this series (over 2-0).
Rockies (2-1) @ Marlins (1-2)
Gray was 12-9, 5.12 in 31 starts LY, 5-5, 5.34 in 15 road starts. He is 2-2, 5.40 in five starts vs Miami. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Alcantara was 2-3, 3.44 in six starts LY; he’s never pitched against Colorado. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Rockies won two of first three games in this series (over 2-1).
Cardinals (1-2) @ Brewers (2-1)
Wacha was 8-2, 3.20 in 15 starts LY; he is 5-0, 4.19 in 11 games (10 starts) vs Milwaukee. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
This is Burnes’ first MLB start; he was 7-0, 2.61 in 30 relief stints (38.1 IP) LY. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Brewers won two of first three games in this series (Over 2-1).
Giants (1-2) @ Padres (2-1)
Samardzija was 1-5, 6.25 in 10 injury-riddled starts LY; he is 8-3, 3.64 in 17 games (15 starts) vs San Diego. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Paddock is making his MLB debut here; he was 3-2, 1.91 in seven AA starts LY, and has never pitched AAA ball. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Padres won two of first three games in this series (under 3-0).
Diamondbacks (1-2) @ Dodgers (2-1)
Weaver was 7-11, 4.95 in 25 starts LY; he allowed 8 runs in 4.2 IP in two relief stints vs LA. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Buehler was 8-5, 2.62 in 23 starts LY; he is 0-0, 2.19 in two starts vs Arizona. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Dodgers won two of first three games in this series (over 3-0).
American League
Orioles (1-1) @ New York (1-1)
Bundy was 8-16, 5.45 in 31 starts LY; he is 2-5, 6.18 in 9 games (7 starts) vs New York. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Happ was 17-6, 3.65 in 31 starts LY; he is 7-6, 2.97 in 19 starts vs Baltimore. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Last 2+ years, Orioles are 15-25 vs New York, 1-1 this week (under 1-0-1).
Indians (1-1) @ Twins (1-1)
Carrasco was 17-10, 3.38 in 30 starts LY; he is 7-9, 3.73 in 20 starts vs Minnesota. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Pineda was 8-4, 4.39 in 17 starts LY; he is 1-0, 6.00 in one start vs Cleveland (4 runs in six IP). Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Last 2+ years, Indians are 23-17 vs Minnesota, 1-1 this week (under 2-0).
White Sox (0-2) @ Royals (2-0)
Giolito was 10-13, 6.13 in 32 starts LY; he is 3-0, 2.35 in six starts vs Kansas City. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Lopez was 2-4, 6.35 in seven starts LY; he hasn’t pitched against the White Sox. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Royals won first two games of this series (over 1-1).
Tigers (1-2) @ Blue Jays (2-1)
Moore was 5-15, 7.53 in 25 starts LY; he is 14-19, 4.02 in 40 starts vs Toronto. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Thornton is making his MLB debut here; he was 9-8, 4.42 in 22 AAA starts LY. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Toronto is 2-1 vs Detroit this week (under 3-0); only runs Tigers scored all week were in 10th inning Thursday.
Astros (1-2) @ Rays (2-1)
Miley was 5-2, 2.57 in 16 starts for Milwaukee LY; he is 4-5, 3.36 in 12 starts vs Tampa Bay. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
This is Tampa Bay’s first game with an opener this year. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Tampa Bay won two of three games vs Houston this week (under 3-0).
Angels (1-2) @ A’s (2-3)
Skaggs was 8-10, 4.02 in 24 starts LY; he is 2-6, 5.19 in 10 starts vs Oakland. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Montas was 5-4, 3.38 in 11 starts LY; he’s allowed one run in 5.1 IP in three relief stints against the Angels. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Angels lost two of their first three games (under 3-0).
Oakland lost three of its first five games (under 4-1).
Red Sox (1-2) @ Mariners (4-1)
Porcello was 17-7, 4.28 in 33 starts LY; he is 6-5, 3.80 in 13 starts vs Seattle. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
LeBlanc was 9-5, 3.72 in 27 starts LY; he is 1-0, 5.06 in four starts vs Boston. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Red Sox lost two of their first three games this week (over 3-0).
Seattle won four of its first five games this season (over 4-1).
Interleague
Cubs (1-1) @ Rangers (1-1)
Former Ranger Hamels was 9-12, 3.78 in 32 starts LY; he is 1-0, 5.14 in his only start vs Texas (4 runs in 7 IP). He is 18-11, 4.69 in 45 starts in this ballpark. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Lynn was 10-10, 4.79 in 27 starts LY; he is 6-7, 4.62 in 19 starts against the Cubs. Team in his starts: 0-0
5-inning record: 0-0 Allowed run in 1st inning: 0-0
Teams split first two games of this series (over 2-0).