It has been quite a windy week in baseball. One game even featured 18 mph winds blowing straight in from the outfield, making it the windiest game we’ve tracked so far this season.
Such extreme weather conditions can significantly impact gameplay and betting strategies. Our comprehensive weather dashboard provides crucial insights for all outdoor stadiums, and according to the MLB weather report Thursday, two games align perfectly with a backtested betting model that makes sharp over/under picks.
Those games are Padres vs. Pirates and Angels vs. Yankees — both of which match a notable 55% betting trend. Check out the nifty rationale behind both premium selections.
MLB Weather Report: Best Over/Under Picks
It’s the third straight day Bet Labs revealed multiple picks impacted by breezy environments. Thursday, we focus on two specific games that fit our trusted betting system known as “Wind Blowing In.”
According to this PRO System, we simply bet the under when the wind blows in at a speed of 5 mph or more.
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MLB Weather Preview for Padres vs. Pirates: Winds Blowing In
The first game on our radar is the early matchup between the San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates. The starting pitchers for this game will be Randy Vasquez for the Padres and Luis Ortiz for the Pirates. The over/under for this game is set at 8.5 runs. Importantly, the winds at PNC Park in Pittsburgh will be blowing in at 9 mph during the game, making the under an ideal bet.
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PRO Systems Pick: Padres vs. Pirates Under 8.5
MLB Forecast and Preview for Angels vs. Yankees: More Weather at Yankee Stadium
Our second highlighted game features the Los Angeles Angels taking on the New York Yankees. This series has already been heavily influenced by the weather, including a game that had to be postponed due to adverse conditions
For Thursday’s game, the over/under is set at 9 runs. Meanwhile, forecasts show winds blowing in at 8 mph at Yankee Stadium. This wind pattern aligns with our “Wind Blowing In” system — the second of two recommended over/under picks Thursday
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PRO Systems Pick: Angels vs. Yankees Under 9
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