Posted on
4/18/2008 6:48:01 PM
MLB Betting Action – American League Quick Picks
By Eric Williams
Two American League matchups are highlighted in this BetUS MLB Betting Community ‘Quick Picks’ feature.
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With plenty of Major League Baseball to be played this weekend and money-making wagers to be made on all the latest MLB Odds in the BetUS Sportsbook, here we go.
Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels
Seattle Mariners starter Jarrod Washburn is 1-2 in three starts covering 18.0 innings with 12 strikeouts, two walks and a 3.50 ERA.
Los Angeles Angels starter Ervin Santana is 2-0 in three starts covering 19.0 innings with 14 strikeouts, six walks and an ERA of 3.32.
Key Trends
The Mariners are 4-10 in Washburn’s last 14 starts.
The Mariners are 8-20 in Washburn’s last 28 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
The Angels are 6-1 in Santana’s last 7 Saturday starts.
The Angels are 16-5 in Santana’s last 21 starts vs. American League West.
The Under is 4-0 in Washburn’s last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
The Over is 4-0-1 in Santana’s last 5 starts vs. American League West.
Analysis: Take the Angels to win this contest by touching up Washburn just enough while getting a solid performance from Ervin Santana.
MLB Free Picks: Angels 6 Mariners 4
Kansas City Royals at Oakland A’s
Kansas City Royals starter Zack Greinke is 3-0 in three starts covering 24.0 innings with nine strikeouts, five walks and an ERA of 0.75.
Oakland A’s starter Greg Smith is 1-0 in two starts covering 13.0 innings with nine strikeouts, six walks and a 2.08 ERA.
Key Trends
The Royals are 4-0 in Greinke’s last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
The Royals are 4-1 in Greinke’s last 5 starts on grass.
The Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.
The Under is 4-0 in Greinke’s last 4 starts with 4 days of rest.
The Under is 6-0 in Greinke’s last 6 road starts.
The Under is 4-0 in Greinke’s last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
MLB Free Picks: Zack Greinke has always had the stuff to be a legitimate staff ace and now his mind has caught up with his talent. Take the surprising Royals to win another game.
MLB Free Picks: Royals 4 A’s 2
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