MLB Saturday offers a full slate of games and numerous betting opportunities. We’ve got six straight from PRO for today.
Today’s top selections feature a six-pack of moneyline picks, home run picks and strikeout props. Working with our proprietary PRO Projections, which sift through MLB odds, player projections, and more, we aim to uncover betting edges that could lead to substantial returns. Also, we’ve tracked sharp bettors pouncing on a couple of MLB predictions for 4/19.
In this article, we’ll dive into six specific picks, with two each from the categories of moneyline picks, home run predictions, and strikeout props. The action begins at 4:05 p.m. ET, so let’s get into all six premium predictions.
MLB Odds, Picks for 4/19
Moneyline Predictions
Starting with moneyline picks, we look at the Guardians vs. Pirates matchup. Ben Lively is on the mound for Cleveland, going up against Paul Skenes, one of the best pitchers for Pittsburgh. The line initially favored the Pirates at -172. However, sharps are backing the Guardians.
Our PRO Report has identified significant smart money on the underdog, causing a shift in the MLB odds from +158 to +154 at one of the most respected sportsbooks, indicating value on the Guardians.
Cleveland’s catching 43% of the money on just 26% of bet slips, hinting at professionals interested in the underdog.
PRO Pick: Guardians Moneyline
In another exciting moneyline scenario, the Reds face off against the Orioles. With the Orioles sitting at -115, sharp bettors are leaning heavily on Baltimore despite their blowout loss last night. Our PRO Report has detected multiple betting signals on the home team, suggesting that Baltimore -115 may be a cheap number to bet today.
PRO Pick: Orioles Moneyline
Home Run Predictions
Moving on to home run picks, Mookie Betts is a standout in the Dodgers vs. Rangers contest. With odds at +550, our projections see Betts with a 0.18 chance of hitting a home run, offering a 4% edge.
PRO Pick: Mookie Betts HR
Meanwhile, Fernando Tatis is another strong home run candidate, facing the Astros with odds of +290. Our PRO Projections rate Tatis with the highest home run potential of the day at 0.35, making this a particularly enticing bet.
PRO Pick: Fernando Tatis HR
Strikeout Props
Lastly, strikeout props provide a captivating arena for wagers. We recommend the under on 6.5 strikeouts for Michael King of the Padres, who faces the Astros. While King has had a fantastic start to the year, our projections see a sell point at just 5.7 strikeouts.
PRO Pick: Michael King Under 6.5 Strikeouts
Also, Shane Smith of the White Sox is projected under 4.5 strikeouts against the Red Sox, whose offense is firing on all cylinders at home. Our experts peg Smith at 4.1 strikeouts, lending a big edge to the under.
PRO Pick: Shane Smith Under 4.5 Strikeouts
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